List of Thai people


List of Thai people


This is a list of Thai people, persons from Thailand or of Thai descent, who are notable.

Businesspeople

  • Bhurit Bhirombhakdi – chief executive in the Singha Corporation
  • Dhanin Chearavanont – senior chairman of CP Group
  • William Heinecke – CEO and chairman of Minor International
  • Keeree Kanjanapas – founder and CEO of Bangkok Mass Transit System PCL (BTSC) (BTS Skytrain)
  • Nualphan Lamsam – president and chief executive officer of Muang Thai Life Assurance, chairwoman of Port Football Club and general manager of the Thailand women's national football team
  • Harald Link – chairman, CEO, and owner of B.Grimm
  • Krit Ratanarak – chairman of Bangkok Broadcasting & Television Company
  • Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth – founder and owner of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services and the owner of Bangkok Airways
  • Nishita Shah – managing director of GP Group
  • Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi – founder of Thai Beverage, the chairman of conglomerate TCC Group and Fraser and Neave
  • Chin Sophonpanich – founder of Bangkok Bank and Bangkok Insurance
  • Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha – founder and chairman of King Power and the owner of Premier League football club Leicester City from 2010 to 2018
  • William Alfred Tilleke – founder of Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Chaleo Yoovidhya – originator of Krating Daeng and co-creator of the Red Bull

Law

  • Kanakorn Pianchana – judge who attempted suicide in court

Monarchs

  • King Rama I – King of Siam 1737-1809
  • King Rama II – King of Siam 1809-1824
  • King Rama III – King of Siam 1824-1851
  • King Rama IV – King of Siam 1851-1868
  • King Rama V – King of Siam 1868-1910
  • Queen Sri Bajarindra – Queen of Siam 1897-1910
  • King Rama VI – King of Siam 1910-1925
  • King Rama VII – King of Siam 1925-1935
  • Queen Rambai Barni – Queen of Siam 1925-1935
  • King Ananda Mahidol – King of Thailand 1910-1925
  • King Bhumibol Adulyadej – King of Thailand 1946-2016
  • Queen Sirikit – Queen of Thailand 1950-2016
  • Princess Ubol Ratana – eldest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • King Vajiralongkorn – King of Thailand 2016-present
  • Queen Suthida – Queen of Thailand 2019–present
  • Princess Sirindhorn – second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Princess Chulabhorn – youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Princess Soamsawali – member of the Thai royal family
  • Princess Bajrakitiyabha – first grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Princess Sirivannavari – daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, fashion designer, and equestrian
  • Ploypailin Mahidol Jensen – granddaughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Poom Jensen – grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • Sirikitiya Jensen – granddaughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Government & Politics

  • Devawongse Varoprakar – second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Siam; 1885-1923
  • Phraya Manopakorn Nititada – first Prime Minister of Siam
  • Seni Pramoj – Prime Minister of Thailand; from 17 September 1945 to 31 January 1946, 15 February 1975 to 13 March 1975, and 20 April 1976 to 6 October 1976
  • Pridi Phanomyong – Prime Minister of Thailand from 24 March 1946 to 23 August 1946 and professor
  • Kukrit Pramoj – Prime Minister of Thailand from 14 March 1975 to 20 April 1976
  • Prem Tinsulanonda – Prime Minister of Thailand from 3 March 1980 to 4 August 1988
  • Chuan Leekpai – Prime Minister of Thailand from 20 September 1992 to 19 May 1995 and from 9 November 1997 to 9 February 2001
  • Thaksin Shinawatra – Prime Minister of Thailand from 9 February 2001 to 19 September 2006
  • Samak Sundaravej – Prime Minister of Thailand from 29 January 2008 to 9 September 2008
  • Abhisit Vejjajiva – Prime Minister of Thailand from 17 December 2008 to 5 August 2011
  • Yingluck Shinawatra – first female Prime Minister of Thailand from 5 August 2011 to 7 May 2014
  • Prayut Chan-o-cha – Prime Minister of Thailand since 22 May 2014
  • Chirayu Isarangkul – Director-General of the Crown Property Bureau and a former Deputy Minister of Industry of Thailand
  • Chuwit Kamolvisit – politician, one time massage parlor owner
  • Kraisak Choonhavan – politician and member of the Senate from 2000 till 2006
  • Piyasvasti Amranand – Energy Minister between 9 October 2006 and 6 February 2008
  • Pongpol Adireksarn – politician of the Thai Rak Thai party
  • Pridiyathorn Devakula – Member of Cabinet and had served as Governor of the Bank of Thailand
  • Somkid Jatusripitak – politician, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand
  • Sunata Kangvalkulkij – Thailand's ambassador to the United Nations
  • Sudarat Keyuraphan – politician, served as the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
  • Sunthorn Kongsompong – military coup d'état leader, deposed the government from 1991 to 1992
  • Thanong Bidaya – politician and deposed Finance Minister
  • Prachai Leophai-ratana – former Senator and a businessman
  • Prommin Lertsuridej – politician, Secretary General, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic affairs, and Minister of Energy
  • Thammarak Isaragura na Ayuthaya – military officer, Member of Parliament, and former Defence Minister
  • Pallop Pinmanee – Army general who took part in several coups,
  • Sukhumbhand Paribatra – politician and Member of Parliament
  • Noppadon Pattama – politician, Foreign Minister of Thailand 2008
  • Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi – provincial administrator, introduced the rubber tree to Thailand
  • Sang Phathanothai – politician, union leader, and journalist
  • Nit Phibunsongkhram – career diplomat and politician
  • Lek Nana – businessman and politician, Deputy Foreign Minister, Minister of Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Mongkol Na Songkhla – politician, Minister of Health
  • Surin Pitsuwan – politician
  • Sutham Sangprathum – politician
  • Thaworn Senniam – politician current Deputy Interior Minister
  • Boonsanong Punyodyana – politician
  • Boonchu Rojanastien – banker, finance minister 1975 and 1976
  • Manoonkrit Roopkachorn – former Thai military officer, Senator and Speaker of the Senate
  • Karoon Sai-ngam – politician, former Senator of the Kingdom of Thailand
  • Chatumongol Sonakul – former Governor of the Bank of Thailand, 1998 to 2001
  • Prasong Soonsiri – pilot, politician, Foreign Minister, and head of the National Security Council
  • Chamlong Srimuang – activist, former politician, former General
  • Wijit Srisa-arn – politician, appointed minister of education, 2006
  • Chalongphob Sussangkarn – president of the Thailand Development Research Institute, Minister of Finance
  • Santi Thakral – President of the Supreme Court, Privy Council
  • Puey Ungpakorn – Governor of the (Central) Bank of Thailand, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, rector of Thammasat University
  • Prateep Ungsongtham Hata – activist, former Senator
  • Borwornsak Uwanno – Cabinet secretary-general, professor of Law, drafter of the 1997 Constitution
  • Mechai Viravaidya – former politician and activist
  • Sanguan Tularaksa – politician and a leading member of Seri Thai
  • Chitchai Wannasathit – caretaker prime minister of Thailand from April to May 2006
  • Kowit Wattana – Police Commissioner-General 2004–2007
  • Luang Wichitwathakan – politician, playwright and historian
  • Tammy Duckworth – U.S. Senator from Illinois
  • Mechai Viravaidya – politician and activist

Television, Film & Music

  • Akara Amarttayakul – actor
  • Alexander Rendell – actor and singer
  • Amanda Heidi Jensen – actress and model
  • Amara Asavananda – actress and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Amphol Lampoon – actor and singer
  • Anan Anwar – singer
  • Ananda Everingham – actor and model
  • Andrea Suárez – singer
  • Ann Thongprasom – actress, producer, and TV host
  • Aoom Thaweeporn – model and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Apasiri Nitibhon – actress and model
  • Apichatpong Weerasethakul – film director, Palme d'Or winner
  • Aranya Namwong – actress
  • Araya A. Hargate – actress, model, and TV host
  • Areeya Chumsai – model, teacher, and filmmaker
  • Athita Chompu Phayak – actress and model
  • BamBam – Korean pop singer, member of boy group Got7
  • Billy Ogan – actor, singer, TV host, writer, and composer
  • Bongkoj Khongmalai – actress
  • Brenda Song – actress
  • Carissa Springett – actress and model
  • Caroline Desneiges – actress and businesswoman
  • Chakrit Yamnam – actor
  • Chalida Vijitvongthong – actress and model
  • Chalita Suansane – model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Chanon Santinatornkul – actor
  • Charlie Trairat – actor and singer
  • Charlotte Austin – actress, singer and model
  • Charm Osathanond – actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Chartchai Ngamsan – actor
  • Chatchai Plengpanich – actor
  • Chattapong Pantana-Angkul – actor and martial artist
  • Cherprang Areekul – member of the Thai girl group BNK48
  • Chinawut Indracusin – singer
  • Chintara Sukapatana – actress
  • Chonlathorn Kongyingyong – actor and singer
  • Chrissy Teigen – model and author
  • Christina Aguilar – pop singer
  • Christy Gibson – singer
  • Cindy Burbridge – model, actress, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Cris Horwang – actress, model, singer, TV host, and DJ
  • Davika Hoorne – actress and model
  • Daweerit Chullasapya – actor
  • Engfa Waraha – actress, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Farida Waller – model and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Florence Vanida Faivre – model and actress
  • Gena Desouza – singer and actress
  • Hugo (musician) – singer and musician
  • Intira Charoenpura – actress and singer
  • James Ma – actor and model
  • Janie Tienphosuwan – actress and model
  • Jannine Weigel – singer, actress, and model
  • Jason Young (actor) – actor and singer
  • Jesdaporn Pholdee – actor, model, and TV host
  • Jessica Pasaphan – actress
  • Jetrin Wattanasin – pop musician and actor
  • Jintara Poonlarp – traditional & pop music singer
  • Jirayu Tangsrisuk – actor and model
  • Jocelyn Seagrave – actress
  • Joey Chernyim – comedian
  • Johnny Anfone – singer, actor, and TV host
  • Jonas Anderson – singer
  • Joni Anwar – aka Joni Raptor, pop singer and actor
  • Kan Kantathavorn – TV host, actor, and model
  • Kanyawee Songmuang – actress and model
  • Kathaleeya McIntosh – actress and TV host
  • Katreeya English – singer, actress, and model
  • Kemisara Paladesh – actress and TV host
  • Kesarin Chaichalermpol – pornographic actress
  • Kessarin Ektawatkul – actress, and former national champion in taekwondo
  • Khemanit Jamikorn – actress, model, and singer
  • Khemupsorn Sirisukha – actress, model, and TV host
  • Kimberley Anne Woltemas – actress and model
  • Krissada Terrence – pop singer and actor
  • Krystal Vee – actress
  • Laila Boonyasak – actress and model
  • Lalita Panyopas – actress
  • Lanna Commins – singer
  • Lapat Ngamchaweng – singer, actor, and model
  • Lena Christensen – actress, TV host, and singer
  • Leo Saussay – actor, TV host and singer
  • Lisa – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of girl group Blackpink
  • Lor Tok – comedian and actor
  • Lydia Sarunrat Deane – R&B singer
  • Mai Charoenpura – singer and actress
  • Maria Lynn Ehren – model, beauty pageant titleholder, and pop singer
  • Mario Maurer – actor and model
  • Marsha Wattanapanich – pop singer and actress
  • Metinee Kingpayom – model, actress, VJ, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Michael Chaturantabut – actor
  • Michael Shaowanasai – artist and actor
  • Michele Waagaard – model, pop singer, actress, VJ, and radio host
  • Mitr Chaibancha – actor
  • Monkaen Kaenkoon – singer and actor
  • Morakot Sangtaweep – actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Myra Molloy – singer and actress
  • Myria Benedetti – singer, actress, and model
  • Nadech Kugimiya – actor and model
  • Nakadia, birth name Seephrai Mungphanklang, born 1980 – DJ and producer, currently based in Germany
  • Namthip Jongrachatawiboon – actress, singer, and model
  • Napakpapha Nakprasitte – actress
  • Naphat Siangsomboon – actor and model
  • Nat Sakdatorn – singer-songwriter, actor, and writer
  • Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon – beauty pageant titleholder
  • Nattasha Bunprachom – model and actress
  • Nesa Nudee Mahmoodi – actress and model
  • Nicha Yontararak(Minnie) – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of girl group (G)I-DLE
  • Nichaphat Chatchaipholrat – actress and model
  • Nichkhun Horvejkul – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of boy group 2PM
  • Nicole Theriault – pop singer
  • Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan – model and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Nittha Jirayungyurn – actress and model
  • Nonthawan Bramaz – actress, TV host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Pachara Chirathivat – actor, singer, and model
  • Pachrapa Chaichua – actress and model
  • Pakorn Chatborirak – actor and model
  • Pakorn Lum – actor and singer
  • Palmy – singer
  • Patcharapa Chaichua – actress and model
  • Patharawarin Timkul – actress and model
  • Patiparn Pataweekarn – actor and pop singer
  • Paula Taylor – actress, model, and TV host
  • Paweensuda Drouin – model, radio host, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Penpak Sirikul – actress and model
  • Peranee Kongthai – actress and model
  • Petchara Chaowarat – actress
  • Petchtai Wongkamlao – comedian, actor, and film director
  • Peter Corp Dyrendal – actor and model
  • Phai Phongsathon – singer and actor
  • Phiyada Akkraseranee – actress, model, and TV host
  • Phuwaryne Keenan – actor, singer, and model
  • Pisut Praesangeam – actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter
  • Pitchanart Sakakorn – actress
  • Pongpat Wachirabunjong – singer, actor, and film director
  • Pongsak Rattanapong – singer and actor
  • Porntip Nakhirunkanok – beauty pageant titleholder
  • Porntip Papanai – actress and model
  • Praya Lundberg – actress and model
  • Preechaya Pongthananikorn – actress and model
  • Prin Suparat – actor and model
  • Pumpuang Duangjan – singer and actress
  • Pumwaree Yodkamol – actress
  • Puttichai Kasetsin – actor, DJ, and TV host
  • Ranee Campen – actress and model
  • Rasri Balenciaga – actress and model
  • Ray MacDonald – TV host and actor
  • Rhatha Phongam – actress, singer, and model
  • Sadanun Balenciaga – singer, actress, and model
  • Sammy Cowell – actress, model, and fashion designer
  • Sara Malakul Lane – actress and model
  • Savika Chaiyadej – actress
  • Sinjai Plengpanich – actress, model, and TV host
  • Siriyakorn Pukkavesh – actress, model, TV host, designer, and magazine publisher
  • Snack Ajcharee Srisuk – singer and model
  • Sombat Metanee – actor and film director
  • Somlek Sakdikul – actor and musician
  • Songsit Roongnophakunsri – singer and actor
  • Sonia Couling – model, actress, VJ for MTV Asia, and producer
  • Sophida Kanchanarin – investment banking manager and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Sorapong Chatree – actor
  • Sorn – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of girl group CLC
  • Sornram Teppitak – actor and pop singer
  • Sririta Jensen – actress and model
  • Stella Malucchi – model and actress
  • Sukollawat Kanarot – actor, model, and singer
  • Supaksorn Chaimongkol – model and actress
  • Supakorn Kitsuwon – film and stage actor
  • Sunny Suwanmethanont – actor and model
  • Suthep Po-ngam – comedian, actor, film director, and screenwriter
  • Suvanant Kongying – considered Thailand's most famous actress 1990–2000
  • Suwinit Panjamawat – actor
  • Taksaorn Paksukcharern – actress and model
  • Tanit Jitnukul – film director, screenwriter and producer
  • Tai Orathai – singer and actress
  • Tata Young – singer and actress
  • Teeradeth Wongpuapun – actor, model and TV host
  • Teeradon Supapunpinyo – actor and singer
  • Ten – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of boy groups NCT, its sub-unit WayV and SuperM
  • Thanapob Leeratanakajorn – actor and singer
  • Thikamporn Ritta-apinan – actress, TV host, and DJ
  • Thongchai McIntyre – pop singer
  • Tom Waller – film director and producer
  • Tommy Hatto – actor and model
  • Tony Jaa – martial artist, actor, action choreographer, stuntman, and director
  • Toon Hiranyasap – actor
  • Vachirawit Chivaaree – actor, singer, model, TV host, and entrepreneur
  • Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha – actress and model
  • Urassaya Sperbund – actress and model
  • Utt Panichkul – actor, TV host, and model
  • Vanessa Herrmann – beauty pageant titleholder
  • Violette Wautier – singer and actress
  • Wan Thanakrit – singer and actor
  • Warattaya Nilkuha – actress and model
  • Willy McIntosh – actor and TV host
  • Winai Kraibutr – actor
  • Woranut Wongsawan – actress and model
  • Worarat Suwannarat – actress, model, and TV host
  • Worrawech Danuwong – singer and actor

Sports

  • Abdulhafiz Bueraheng – professional footballer
  • Adul Lahsoh – professional footballer
  • Airfan Doloh – professional footballer
  • Ajcharaporn Kongyot – indoor volleyball player
  • Alex Albon – Formula 1 driver
  • Alexander Sieghart – professional footballer
  • Amanda Mildred Carr – professional BMX cyclist
  • Anthony Ampaipitakwong – professional goer
  • Antonio Verzura – professional footballer
  • August Gustafsson Lohaprasert – professional footballer
  • Chanathip Songkrasin – professional footballer
  • Chanatip Sonkham – taekwondo athlete
  • Charyl Chappuis – professional footballer
  • Chatchu-on Moksri – indoor volleyball player
  • Dennis Buschening – professional footballer
  • Ernesto Amantegui Phumipha – professional footballer
  • Gionata Verzura – professional footballer
  • Hermann Husslein – slalom canoeist
  • Karina Krause – indoor volleyball player
  • Kawin Thamsatchanan – professional footballer
  • Kevin Deeromram – professional footballer
  • Kissada Nilsawai – indoor volleyball player
  • Malika Kanthong – indoor volleyball player
  • Manuel Bihr – professional footballer
  • Marco Ballini – professional footballer
  • Mika Chunuonsee – professional footballer
  • Muhammad Osamanmusa – futsal player
  • Narissapat Lam – badminton player
  • Nina Ligon – equestrian
  • Nootsara Tomkom – indoor volleyball player
  • Panipak Wongpattanakit – taekwondo athlete
  • Patrick Aaltonen – professional footballer
  • Peter Läng – professional footballer
  • Philip Roller – professional footballer
  • Pimpichaya Kokram – indoor volleyball player
  • Pleumjit Thinkaow – indoor volleyball player
  • Ratchanok Intanon – badminton player
  • Samuel Cunningham (footballer) – professional footballer
  • Sandy Stuvik – racing driver
  • Sarach Yooyen – professional footballer
  • Princess Sirivannavari – equestrian
  • Sumkhan Poamsombat – footballer
  • Supachai Jaided – professional footballer
  • Tamarine Tanasugarn – professional tennis player
  • Theerathon Bunmathan – professional footballer
  • Tiffany Bias – professional basketball player
  • Tristan Do – professional footballer
  • Wiradech Kothny – fencer

Others

  • Apirak Kosayothin – former business executive and former governor of Bangkok.
  • Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho) – YouTuber and podcaster
  • Fa Poonvoralak – writer
  • James Yenbamroong – entrepreneur and founder of Thailand-based space company Mu Space
  • Jon Ungpakorn – non-governmental organization (NGO) executive, member of the Senate
  • Lady Meriam – first wife of Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • Ommi Pipit-Suksun – ballerina
  • Pichaet Wiriyachitra – former university chemistry professor
  • Sebastian Demanop – retired blind activist
  • Surojana Sethabutra – ceramic artist

See also

  • List of Thai actresses
  • List of Thai actors
  • List of Thai film directors
  • List of prime ministers of Thailand
  • Category:Thai royalty
  • Lists of people by nationality

References


Text submitted to CC-BY-SA license. Source: List of Thai people by Wikipedia (Historical)



 

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