The entertainment industry has many aspects to it which do not only include films and television. It includes game shows, dance forums, and other ways of exposure, one of which is comedy. Stand-up comedy is an innovative form of entertainment that has a wide audience base. This industry has found a big consumer audience in Thailand, with famous local comedians and actors winning the hearts of fans locally and internationally. We have listed out the people's favorite Top 10 Thai Comedians of 2022 for your perusal, so don't forget to comment below and tell us what you think!
1. Ped Chernyim
Thanya Phowichit, also known commonly by the name Ped Chernyim, is a co-founder of Chernyim, a celebrated comedian troupe. Former president of Thailand's National Comedy Association, he has also starred in films like Swetter Red, Love bridge Sarasin, Nang Kang Fai, Ainu Phutorn, Rak Talomboon among others.
2. Suthep Pongam
Suthep Pongam, famously referred to as Thep Pongam, rose to fame for his hilarious character, the gang leader of a bunch of bumbling hitmen, in the film Killer Tattoo. He was also part of "Den Der Thep '' with his team members being Der Doksadao and Den Dokpradu.
3. Sudarat Butrprom
Dubbed The Queen of Comedy, Sudarat Butrprom or Tukky as she is fondly referred to, is known for her humorous roles as a teacher in Thai movies First Love and Talok Hok Chak. In 2018, she was a judge in the reality show The Mask Line Thai. She is also in the TV shows Gang of Gags and Mai Thong Kham: Mor Lam Fang Phet.
4. Udom Taephanit
Nose or Udom Taephanit is a Thai comedian who was the founder of the comedy shows "Moo" and "Deaw". He is considered one of Thailand's finest comedians and in 2000, he was dubbed one of the best of this century in Performing Arts by the Nation Publishing Group.
5. Saicheer Wongwirot
Saichia Wongwirot is a celebrated Thai stuntman known for several international hits like Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Rambo III, Batman Begins among others. Saichia is best known for saying Jon Kriad Kin Lao, which means "I'm poor and stressed! So I drink!" in a campaign for decreasing alcohol abuse among the poor, which has become an Internet sensation.
6. Kiattisak Udomnak
Kiattisak Udomnak is more affectionately known to his fans by the name Sena Hoi and is an illustrious TV personality and YouTuber. Sena has featured in several dramatic programs like Thewada Duendin, Atsajan Khun Kru Thewada, Ngern Ngern Ngern, Thep Thida Pa Congreed, and Sarawat Maeluk-on.
7. Kom Chuanchuen
Akom Preedakul or Kom Chuanchuen is a famous comedian known for his comedic relief in Thai films and lakorns. Best known for acting in Saep Sanit Sid Saai Naa and Heavens Seven, Kom managed to set a place for himself in improvisation and acting, despite also being illiterate.
8. Petchtai Wongkamlao
Petchtai Wongkamlao, known more commonly by the name Mum Jokmok, is a famous comedian who has also directed several hit action flicks like Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior. He made a breakthrough in his comedian career by starring in the variety show Ching Roi Ching Lan and has a show of his own called Mum Show, which airs every weekend.
9. Pongsak Pongsuwan
Pongsak Pongsuwan is famously referred to as Theng Therdtherng by doting fans. He featured in the Thai comedy film Killer Tattoo as the elusive Elvis impersonator hitman, a role everybody applauded. He also starred in the box office hit comedy film Luang Phii Theng or The Holy Man.
10. Boontham Huadkrathok
Boontham Huadkrathok, better known by his alias Sinum Chenyim, was a celebrated comedian who rose to fame with his character in the Thai drama Bang Rak Soi 9. Boontham has featured in other dramas like Muu 7 Dedsaratee, Koja Panako, Tee Tagoonsong, Fon Nguea, and Rak Ther Tukwan.
