The Thai entertainment industry has entered the ranks of some of the most celebrated industries worldwide. Thai stars, known for their flawless acting and jaw-dropping looks have caught the eye of many. But there is more to these stars than their looks, and they have set to prove this. Every small drop makes an ocean." Many of these actors and actresses have taken this quote to heart and strived to make a difference, setting an example for their fans to follow. These acts of kindness show us that these dazzling stars also have a heart of gold beneath the surface.
Here are the Top 10 Most Benevolent Stars of Thai.
1. Sorapong Chatree
This actor has acted in films like Naresuan and Ong Bak 2. Fans got to see his generous side when he donated the land deeds to the Uttayan Lanboon Buddhist temple in Khorat. Constructed in 2012, he still inspects the temple for signs of disrepair to this day, and proceeds and donations go to needy children.
2. Maria Lynn Ehren
Miss Universe Thailand 2017 winner Maria Lynn was seen participating in several anti-establishment rallies last year. The actress revealed that she felt it was her moral obligation to the good of the people and as a Thai citizen herself that prevented her conscience from sitting still and not doing anything.
3. Samaphol Kai Piyapongsiri
Samaphol Kai Piyapongsiri is a celebrated TV show host and DJ. Recently, he joined the UNICEF headed campaign to help malnourished children affected by the pandemic situation all around the world. He and six other celebrities took to Unicef Thailand's social media to share with all their fans the recipe to their favorite legume-based dish, an ingredient in the food packets, to rally public attention to the cause.
4. Araya A. Hargate
Araya "Chompoo" Hargate rose to fame with her role in Doksom Sithong. With the pandemic rearing its head in Thailand, actors and actresses have been raising money for donations. The actress donated 1.2 million baht to Ramathibodi Hospital, a state-run hospital. The money was to purchase respirators for corona-virus patients. Her act was lauded by fans on the internet.
5. Bin Bunluerit
Bin Bunluerit is a Thai director and actor who played in dramas like Panya Raenu and Bang Rajan. He volunteered to help in rescue work in flood-afflicted areas during the Ubon Ratchathani flood. He managed to also raise funds on social media platforms to support the dire-stated people.
6. Chakrit Yamnam
Chakrit Yamnam is known for his roles in Bangkok Dangerous and Iron Chef. The actor recently fronted a UNICEF campaign to help millions and millions of malnourished children worldwide during the pandemic. He implored the general public to donate a minimum of 300 baht with which they could provide 24 sachets of legume-based ready-to-use therapeutic food to these kids.
7. Film Thanapat
Thanapat Kawila, fondly called Film by fans, starred in dramas like My Name is Busaba. Recently the actor started a charity fundraiser event where he sold calenders to his fans in Thailand and with the money he raised, he made a collective donation to children's hospitals in Thailand. Isn't that just heartwarming?
8. Inthira Sine Charoenpura
Actress Inthira Charoenpura has come under fire for her assistance in protests against the Thai monarchy. The Nang Nak actress has however been dubbed as the protesters' 'Fairy Godmother' for donating water and food. At the price of her fame and career, she is willing to fight for anti-establishment causes, a virtue that was lauded by many of her fans.
9. Focus Jeerakul
Focus began her career as a child actor in the movie Fan Chan. She spoke out against the government's harsh reaction to protesters at Pathum Wan Intersection, Bangkok. The police threw tear gas through a water cannon at the unsuspecting protesters that October. Jeerakul blamed the authorities for their violence and called them out on this way of putting disrespect to the monarchy over the lives of people.
10. Nine Naphat
Naphat Siangsomboon or Nine Naphat rose to fame with his debut drama Rak Kan Panlawan. But this actor showed a sweet side when he organized a fundraiser online for his calenders, through which he earned over 1.5 million baht. The actor gave all the proceeds to 7 schools, a move that touched his fans.
