List of Thai people

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

Academics & Educators

Angsana Techatassanasoontorn, Academic
Banchong Mahaisavariya, President of Mahidol University
Bongkosh Rittichainuwat, Researcher
Boonlua Debyasuvarn, Educator
Bundhit Eua-arporn, President of Chulalongkorn University
Chalermek Intanagonwiwat, Computer scientist
Charnvit Kasetsiri, Rector of Thammasat University
Chetana Nagavajara, Academic
Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University
Kanchana Kanchanasut, Computer scientist
Natcha Thawesaengskulthai, Academic
Niyada Lausunthorn, Scholar
Phraya Anuman Rajadhon, President of the Royal Society
Pirom Kamolratanakul, President of Chulalongkorn University
Poonsapaya Navawongs na Ayudhya, Educator
Pornanong Aramwit, Pharmaceutical scientist
Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University
Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, Academic and governmental researcher
Puangthong Pawakapan, Academic
Saksri Yamnadda, Scholar
Samruam Singh, Scholar
Somkit Lertpaithoon, Rector of Thammasat University
Somsak Panyakeow, Researcher
Stang Mongkolsuk, President of Prince of Songkla University
Suchada Kiranandana, President of Chulalongkorn University
Sujate Jantarang, President of Mahanakorn University of Technology
Supasawad Chardchawarn, Rector of Thammasat University
Suraphol Nitikraipot, Rector of Thammasat University
Surapol Issaragrisil, President of the Royal Society
Thatchai Sumitra, President of Chulalongkorn University
Theraphan Luangthongkum, Linguist
Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Political scientist
Viphandh Roengpithya, President of the Asian University
Wibool Piyawattanametha, Researcher
Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University
Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, President of Asian Institute of Technology
Yuen Poovarawan, Computer scientist

Activists

Arnon Nampa, Human rights activist
Benja Apan, Monarchy reforms activist
Chanchanit Martorell, Human rights activist
Chanoknan Ruamsap, Monarchy reforms activist
Jaran Ditapichai, Human rights activist
Jintana Kaewkao, Environmental activist
Narisa Chakrabongse, Environmental activist
Netiporn Sanesangkhom, Monarchy reforms activist
Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, Human rights activist
Nuamthong Praiwan, Democracy activist
Panupong Jadnok, Monarchy reforms activist
Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, Monarchy reforms activist
Parit Chiwarak, Monarchy reforms activist
Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Monarchy reforms activist
Rodjaraeg Wattanapanit, Free speech activist
Sebastian Demanop, Blind rights activist
Snea Thinsan, Human rights activist
Somsak Jeamteerasakul, Monarchy reforms activist
Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, Free speech activist
Tiwagorn Withiton, Human rights activist
Wanchalearm Satsaksit, Human rights activist
Wisut Tangwittayaporn, Free speech activist

Actors & Actresses

Archaeologists & Historians

Chirapat Prapandvidya, Archaeologist
Chit Phumisak, Historian
Nidhi Eoseewong, Historian
Santi Leksukhum, Archaeologist
Sujit Wongthes, Archaeologist
Sunait Chutintaranond, Historian
Thanik Lertcharnrit, Archaeologist
Thongchai Winichakul, Historian

Architects

Ercole Manfredi, Architect
Luang Wisansinlapakam, Architect
Pinyo Suwankiri, Architect
Rangsan Torsuwan, Architect

Artists

Chalood Nimsamer, Sculptor
Silpa Bhirasri, Sculptor
Surojana Sethabutra, Ceramic artist

Athletes

Abdulhafiz Bueraheng, Professional footballer
Adul Lahsoh, Professional footballer
Airfan Doloh, Professional footballer
Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Indoor volleyball player
Alex Albon, Racing driver
Alexander Sieghart, Professional footballer
Amanda Carr, BMX cyclist
Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Professional footballer
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
Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, Indoor volleyball player
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
Narumon Khanan, Indoor volleyball 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, Professional footballer
Sandy Stuvik, Racing driver
Sarach Yooyen, Professional footballer
Saymai Paladsrichuay, Indoor volleyball player
Sumkhan Poamsombat, Professional footballer
Supachai Chaided, Professional footballer
Tamarine Tanasugarn, Tennis player
Theerathon Bunmathan, Professional footballer
Tiffany Bias, Professional basketball player
Tristan Do, Professional footballer
Wiradech Kothny, Fencer
Yodtong Senanan, Muay Thai fighter

Authors

Buddhist priests

Ajahn Thate, Meditation master
Buddhadasa, Abbot of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Temple
Luangphor Viriyang Sirintharo, Patriarch of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya Order in Canada
Pavares Variyalongkorn, Supreme Patriarch

Businesspeople

Bhurit Bhirombhakdi, CEO of Boon Rawd Brewery Group
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chairman of Thai Beverage and Fraser and Neave
Chira Ratanarat, CEO of The Siam Chemicals
Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior chairman of CP Group
Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm
James Yenbamroong, CEO of mu Space
Keeree Kanjanapas, CEO of Bangkok Mass Transit System
Patima Jeerapaet, CEO of Thai AirAsia
Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, Owner of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services and Bangkok Airways
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Founder of King Power
William Heinecke, Chairman of Minor International

Comedians

Mum Jokmok, Comedian
Joey Chernyim, Comedian
Lor Tok, Comedian
Suthep Po-ngam, Comedian

Economists

Engineers

Krisada Kritayakirana, Engineer
Rachot Kanjanavanit, President of the Engineering Institute of Thailand
Thongtip Ratanarat, Executive director of Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand

Film and Television producers

Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Film director
Michael Shaowanasai, Film director
Pisut Praesangeam, Film director
Tanit Jitnukul, Film director
Tom Waller, Film director

Financiers

Chin Sophonpanich, Founder of Bangkok Bank
Kesree Narongdej, President of the Federation of Accounting Professions

Government & Politicians

Abhisit Vejjajiva, 27th Prime Minister
Ammar Siamwalla, Member of the National Legislative Assembly
Anek Laothamatas, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok
Atchaka Sibunruang, Minister of Science and Technology
Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department
Boonchu Rojanastien, Deputy Prime Minister
Boonmark Sirinaovakul, Member of the House of Representatives
Boonsanong Punyodyana, General secretary of the Socialist Party of Thailand
Boonsong Chalethorn, Politician
Borwornsak Uwanno, President of the Constitution Drafting Committee
Bunsom Martin, Minister of Education
Chai-Anan Samudavanija, Member of the National Legislative Assembly
Chaikasem Nitisiri, Minister of Justice
Chalard Worachat, Member of the House of Representatives
Chaleo Yoovidhya, Senator
Chalerm Prommas, Minister of Public Health
Chalongphob Sussangkarn, Minister of Finance
Chamlong Srimuang, Deputy Prime Minister
Chaophraya Thiphakorawong, Minister of Exchequer
Chatumongol Sonakul, Minister of Labour
Chirayu Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Lord Chamberlain of the Household
Chirayu Navawongs, Deputy Minister of Education
Chitchai Wannasathit, Deputy Prime Minister
Chonthicha Jaengraew, Member of the House of Representatives
Chuan Leekpai, 20th Prime Minister
Chuchat Kamphu, Deputy Minister of National Developmen
Chuwit Kamolvisit, Member of the House of Representatives
Direk Jayanama, Deputy Prime Minister
Giles Ji Ungpakorn, Chairman of Socialist Workers Thailand
Issara Sereewatthanawut, Member of the House of Representatives
Jakrapob Penkair, Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister
Jaran Ditapichai, Politician
Jaruwat Keyunvan, Representative of the Chairman of Socialist Workers Thailand
Jatuporn Prompan, Member of the House of Representatives
Jermsak Pinthong, Member of the National Reform Council
Jon Ungphakorn, Senator
Kaewsan Atibodhi, Senator
Karoon Sai-ngam, Senator
Khrong Chandawong, Member of the House of Representatives
Khuang Aphaiwong, 4th Prime Minister
Kittiratt Na-Ranong, Deputy Prime Minister
Kobsak Pootrakool, Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister
Kokaew Pikulthong, Member of the House of Representatives
Kowit Wattana, Deputy Prime Minister
Kraisak Choonhavan, Senator
Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya, Governor of Bangkok
Krit Ratanarak, Senator
Kukrit Pramoj, 13th Prime Minister
Lady Meriam, Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Lek Nana, Minister of Science and Technology
Likhit Dhiravegin, Deputy Minister of Interior
Luang Wichitwathakan, Minister of Economic Affairs
Mano Laohavanich, Member of the National Reform Council
Manoonkrit Roopkachorn, President of the Senate
Mechai Viravaidya, Minister to the office of the Prime Minister
Mongkol Na Songkhla, Minister of Public Health
Naga Devahastin na Ayudhya, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education
Nattawut Saikua, Deputy Minister of Commerce
Nitya Pibulsonggram, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Noppadon Pattama, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Nualphan Lamsam, Assistant to the Governor of Bangkok
Ouay Ketusingh, Member of the National Legislative Assembly
Pallop Pinmanee, Adviser to the Prime Minister
Panitan Wattanayagorn, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister
Prasong Soonsiri, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Phraya Manopakorn Nitithada, 1st Prime Minister
Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahitsaraphakdi, Commissioner of Phuket
Pin Malakul, Minister of Education
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, Member of the House of Representatives
Piyasvasti Amranand, Minister of Energy
Pongpol Adireksarn, Deputy Prime Minister
Prapat Panyachatraksa, Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment
Prasert na Nagara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of University Affairs
Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, Senator
Prawase Wasi, President of the National Reform Assembly
Prayut Chan-o-cha, 29th Prime Minister
Prem Tinsulanonda, 16th Prime Minister
Pridi Banomyong, 7th Prime Minister
Pridiyathorn Devakula, Deputy Prime Minister
Prommin Lertsuridej, Deputy Prime Minister
Puey Ungphakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand
Rajata Rajatanavin, Minister of Public Health
Rapee Sagarik, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Samak Sundaravej, 25th Prime Minister
Sang Phathanothai, Advisors to the Prime Minister
Sanguan Tularak, Minister
Sanya Dharmasakti, 12th Prime Minister
Seni Pramoj, 6th Prime Minister
Serm Vinicchayakul, Minister of Finance
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand
Sippanondha Ketudat, Minister of Industry
So Sethaputra, Minister
Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister
Sood Sangvichien, Member of the National Legislative Assembly
Suchai Charoenratanakul, Deputy Prime Minister
Suchart Chaovisith, Deputy Prime Minister
Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech, Minister of Education
Suchatvee Suwansawat, Politician
Sudarat Keyuraphan, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Sukich Nimmanheminda, Deputy Prime Minister
Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok
Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Ambassador
Sunthorn Kongsompong, Chairman of the National Peacekeeping Council
Supachai Panitchpakdi, Deputy Prime Minister
Surin Pitsuwan, 12th Secretary-General of ASEAN
Suriyasai Katasila, Secretary-general of New Politics Party
Sutham Sangprathum, Minister of University Affairs
Tarisa Watanagase, Governor of the Bank of Thailand
Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Thaksin Shinawatra, 23rd Prime Minister
Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya, Minister of Defence
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Member of the House of Representatives
Thanin Kraivichien, 14th Prime Minister
Thanong Bidaya, Minister of Finance
Thaworn Senniam, Deputy Prime Minister
Thida Thavornseth, Chairwoman of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorshi
Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, Minister of Finance
Trairong Suwankiri, Deputy Prime Minister
Tuenjai Deetes, Senator
Veera Musikapong, Deputy Minister of Interior
Vilawan Mangklatanakul, Ambassador
Vitit Muntarbhorn, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia
Virachai Virameteekul, Minister of Science and Technology
Weng Tojirakarn, Member of the House of Representatives
Wichit Srisa-an, Minister of Education
William Alfred Tilleke, Privy councilor
Winai Dahlan, Member of the National Reform Council
Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister
Yingluck Shinawatra, 28th Prime Minister
Yongyuth Yuthavong, Deputy Prime Minister
Yut Saeng-uthai, Secretary of the Council of State

Health professionals

Krisana Kraisintu, Pharmacist

Influencers

Gigguk, YouTuber
Praiwan Wannabut, Influencer

Lawyers

Banjerd Singkaneti, Law Reform Committee
Kanakorn Pianchana, Judge
Kittisak Prokati, Lawyer
Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, Lawyer
Santi Thakral, 33rd President of the Supreme Court
Somyot Chueathai, Lawyer
Taweekiet Meenakanit, Lawyer
Worachet Pakeerut, Lawyer

Mathematicians

Ngamta Thamwattana, Mathematician

Military personnels

Khattiya Sawasdipol, General

Models

Bui Simon, Miss Universe 1988
Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon, Miss Thailand World 2013
Nicolene Limsnukan, Miss Thailand World 2018
Niratcha Tungtisanont, Beauty pageant titleholder
Paweensuda Drouin, Miss Universe Thailand 2019
Sophida Kanchanarin, Miss Universe Thailand 2018

Monarchs & Royalty

Ananda Mahidol, 8th King of Siam
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess
Bhumibol Adulyadej, 9th King of Thailand
Chudadhuj Dharadilok, Prince of Phetchabun
Chula Chakrabongse, Prince
Chulabhorn, Princess
Chulalongkorn, 5th King of Siam
Damrong Rajanubhab, Prince Minister
Devawongse Varoprakar, Prince Minister
Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas
Lakshamilavan, Princess consort
Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkhla
Marsi Paribatra, Princess
Mongkut, 4th King of Siam
Ploypailin Jensen, Member of the Thai royal family
Poom Jensen, Member of the Thai royal family
Prajadhipok, 7th King of Siam
Prem Purachatra, Prince
Rama I, 1st King of Rattanakosin
Rama II, 2nd King of Rattanakosin
Rama III, 3rd King of Rattanakosin
Rambai Barni, Queen consort of Siam
Saovabha Phongsri, Queen Regent of Siam
Sirikit, Queen Regent of Thailand
Sirikitiya Jensen, Member of the Thai royal family
Sirindhorn, Princess Royal
Sirivannavari, Princess
Soamsawali, Princess consort to the Crown Prince
Subhadradis Diskul, Prince
Suthida, Queen consort of Thailand
Ubol Ratana, Princess
Vajiralongkorn, 10th King of Thailand
Vajiravudh, 6th King of Siam
Vodhyakara Varavarn, Prince
Wan Waithayakon, Prince Minister

Musicians

Amphol Lumpoon, Singer
Anan Anwar, Singer
Andrea Suárez, Singer
BamBam, Singer
Billy Ogan, Singer
Bruce Gaston, Thai classical
Charoenchai Sundaravadin, Thai classical
Chinawut Indracusin, Singer
Christina Aguilar, Singer
Christy Gibson, Thai traditional singer
Gena Desouza, Singer
Hugo, Singer
Jannine Weigel, Singer
Jetrin Wattanasin, Singer
Jonas Anderson, Thai traditional singer
Joni Anwar, Rapper
Kamtorn Sanidwong, Classical
Katreeya English, Singer
Krissada Sukosol Clapp, Singer
Lanna Commins, Singer
Lapat Ngamchaweng, Singer
Lisa, Rapper
Lydia Sarunrat Deane, Singer
Mai Charoenpura, Singer
Marsha Vadhanapanich, Singer
Michele Waagaard, Singer
Minnie, Singer
Monkaen Kaenkoon, Singer
Myra Molloy, Singer
Myria Benedetti, Singer
Montri Tramote, Thai classical
Nakadia, DJ
Nat Sakdatorn, Singer
Natchar Pancharoen, Pianist
Natty, Singer
Nichkhun, Singer
Nicole Theriault, Singer
Palmy, Singer
Patiparn Patavekarn, Singer
Phai Phongsathon, Thai traditional singer
Phra Chenduriyang, Composer
Phuwaryne Keenan, Singer
Pongsak Rattanapong, Singer
Pumpuang Duangjan, Thai traditional singer
Rhatha Phongam, Singer
Somlek Sakdikul, Singer
Sorn, Singer
Supaksorn Chaimongkol, Singer
Tai Orathai, Thai traditional singer
Tata Young, Singer
Ten, Singer
Thanakrit Panichwid, Singer
Thanis Sriklindee, Thai classical
Thongchai McIntyre, Singer
Tom Dundee, Singer
Violette Wautier, Singer
Worrawech Danuwong, Singer

Physicians

George B. McFarland, Physician
Kalyanakit Kitiyakara, Cardiothoracic surgery
Kobchitt Limpaphayom, Obstetrics and gynaecology
Luang Phinphakphitthayaphet, Radiology
Nikorn Dusitsin, Obstetrics and gynaecology
Prasop Ratanakorn, Psychologist
Sutee Yoksan, Research physician
Thiravat Hemachudha, Neurologist
Yong Poovorawan, Pediatrics
Yongyudh Vajaradul, Orthopedics

Scientists

Banchob Sripa, Pathologist
Chote Suvatti, Ichthyologist
Kansri Boonpragob, Lichenology
Natsurang Homchantara, Lichenology
Pichaet Wiriyachitra, Organic chemist
Rawi Bhavilai, Astronomer
Shaiwatna Kupratakul, Theoretical physicist
Supawan Tantayanon, Chemist
Watchara Kasinrerk, Immunology
Yupa Hanboonsong, Entomologist

Others

Ommi Pipit-Suksun, Ballerina
Thitinart Na Pattalung, Self-help guru