List of famous people from Thailand, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Thailand, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Thailand you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Thailand, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list include Chantavit Dhanasevi and Chakrit Yamnam.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Thailand?" or "Which celebrities were born in Thailand?" then this list is a great resource for you.Tatchakorn Yeerum
Age: 44Birthplace: Phanom Dong Rak District
Tatchakorn Yeerum (Thai: ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์; RTGS: Thatchakon Yiram; pronounced [tʰát.t͡ɕʰā.kɔ̄ːn... moreApichatpong Weerasethakul
Age: 50Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Apichatpong "Joe" Weerasethakul (Thai: อภิชาติพงศ์ วีระเศรษฐกุล; RTGS: Aphichatphong... moreSirivannavari Nariratana
Age: 33Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya (Thai: สิริวัณณวรี นารีรัตนราชกัญญา; Thai... moreKohtee Aramboy
Age: 39Birthplace: Ang Thong Province, Thailand
Koti Aramboy is an actor and film director.... moreParinya Charoenphol
Age: 39Birthplace: Thailand
Parinya Charoenphol (Thai: ปริญญา เจริญผล; RTGS: parinya charoenphon), born 9 June 1981,... moreRhatha Phongam
Age: 37Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Rhatha Phongam, nickname Ying, is an actress and singer from Thailand who is best known to... moreThakoon Panichgul
Age: 46Birthplace: Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand
Thakoon Panichgul (; Thai: ฐากูร พานิชกุล, born in Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand) is a... moreThanom Kittikachorn
Dec. at 93 (1911-2004)Birthplace: Tak Province, Thailand
Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn (Thai: ถนอม กิตติขจร, Thai pronunciation: [tʰà.nɔ̌ːm... moreBunyawan Pongsuwan
Age: 53Birthplace: Sukhothai Province, Thailand
Bunyawan Pongsuwan is an actor....Chantavit Dhanasevi
Age: 37Birthplace: Thailand, Bangkok
Chantavit Dhanasevi is a Thai model, actor and screen writer. He is best known for his lead... morePongsatorn Jongwilas
Age: 37Birthplace: Thailand
Pongsatorn Jongwilak is an actor, TV host and disc jockey....
James Ma
Age: 27Birthplace: Thailand
James Assarasakorn known by his stage name James Ma is a half-Thai-half-Hong Kong actor and... moreAnand Panyarachun
Age: 88Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Anand Panyarachun (Thai: อานันท์ ปันยารชุน, RTGS: Anan Panyarachun, pronounced [ʔāː.nān... moreRattapoom Toekongsap
Age: 35Birthplace: Saraburi, Thailand
Rattapoom Toekongsap is Thai actor,singer, and model.... morePachrapa Chaichua
Age: 41Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Patcharapa Chaichua (Thai: พัชราภา ไชยเชื้อ; RTGS: Phatcharapha Chaichuea; born 5 December... moreChalida Vijitvongthong
Age: 27Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Chalida Vijitvongthong is a Thai actress and model.... moreAjahn Chah
Dec. at 74 (1918-1992)Birthplace: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Chah Subhaddo (Thai: ชา สุภัทโท, alternatively Achaan Chah, occasionally with honorific titles... morePaula Taylor
Age: 37Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Punlapa Margaret Taylor (January 20, 1983), also known as Paula Taylor (Thai: พอลล่า เทเลอร์)... moreDhanin Chearavanont
Age: 82Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Mun Bhuridatta
Dec. at 79 (1870-1949)Birthplace: Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand
Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Thera (Thai: มั่น ภูริทตฺโต, RTGS: Man Phurithatto; Lao: ຫຼວງປູ່ມັ່ນ... moreMatt Sharp
Age: 51Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Matthew Kelly Sharp (born September 22, 1969) is an American songwriter. Until 1998, he was... moreKhaosai Galaxy
Age: 61Birthplace: Phetchabun, Thailand
Khaosai Galaxy (Thai: เขาทราย แกแล็คซี่, born, May 15, 1959) is a former Thai professional... moreJoey Boy
Age: 44Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Joey Boy (Thai: โจอี้ บอย) or Apisit Opasaimlikit (Thai: อภิสิทธิ์ โอภาสเอี่ยมลิขิต; RTGS:... moreTao Ruspoli
Age: 44Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Prince Tao Ruspoli (; born November 7, 1975) is an Italian-American filmmaker, photographer,... morePone Kingpetch
Dec. at 47 (1935-1982)Birthplace: Hua Hin District, Thailand
Pone Kingpetch (Thai: โผน กิ่งเพชร, RTGS: Phon Kingphet, pronounced [pʰǒːn kìŋ.pʰét]), born... more
