Panitan Budkaew


Mike Theodor Platte, known professionally as Panitan Budkaew, nicknamed Mikey, is a Thai-German actor, best known for his role as Mom Luang Chatklao Juthathep in the 2024 Thai television series Duangjai Dhevaprom.
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Early life and education

Mike Theodor Platte was born on January 31, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the only son in the family and was known to his family as Pussgurka. At the age of 3, he permanently moved from Sweden back to Lampang, Thailand. Mike is quadrilingual. He speaks 4 languages; Swedish, Thai, English, and German.
Mike graduated primary school from Anuban Lampang Khelangrat Anusorn School. During grade 5, he participated in the "GLOBE Student Research Competition 2014 held by The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology -The GLOBE Program Thailand" in which he carried out Environmental Science research on a topic "Comparison of The Soil Moisture Levels Around Stone Dam, Earthen Dam and Undammed Areas at Wat Monphayachae, Lampang Thailand" and was awarded for an outstanding oral presentation. Later, he was selected to present his research at the "GLOBE Learning Expedition and
Annual Partner Meeting" held in New Delhi, India, on 3 – 8 August 2014. He graduated with a high school diploma from Lampang Kanlayani School.
In 2024, he graduated with a bachelor's degree from communication arts at Rangsit University with a 3.51 unweighted GPA.

Career

During the time he lived in Lampang, he also worked as a crew team member at a restaurant. During his free time, he and his friends busked on the street by playing guitar to raise money for tuition. Charnchalard Dhaweesap, a famous Thai agent and producer, discovered him. Due to his talent and charisma, Dhaweesap then invited and encouraged him to the entertainment industry. He signed a contract with Channel 3 as an actor. In 2022, He began his acting debut as a leading role in the television classic series Duangjai Dhevaprom, starring with an actress, Narilya Gulmongkolpech. Later, he also played a protagonist in The Sweetest Taboo along with Peranee Kongthai and Marsha Vadhanapanich.

Stage performances

YearTitleRoleShow timeVenue
2023MoowisKritiMay 26–28, 2023Auditorium room, 2nd floor, Building 15, College of Communication Arts, Rangsit University

Hosting

Television

YearTitleTypesBroadcast onBroadcast timeNote
2025The UpgradeReality showWorkpoint TVEvery Sunday at 8:05 p.m. with DJ Nui Thanawat

Discography

YearSong titleWithNotes
2024"ถ้าเธอ OK" Narilya GulmongkolpechDuangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanreutai OST
2024"อย่าปล่อยมือ" Yeena Salas, Kanawut Traipipattanapong, Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Eisaya Heosuwan, Tate Myron, Ranchrawee Uakoolwarawat, Kongthap Peak, Punpreedee Khumprom Rodsaward, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakunดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports Day
2024"It Had to be You" Solo The Sweetest Taboo OST

Concerts/fan meetings

YearTitleDateCityCountryVenueNotes
2022Jobbiijob Clan OpeningMay, 22BangkokThailandMajor RatchayothinGuest
2024LAORCHAN FUN&FURIOUSMarch, 30ChonburiThailandSuan Kularb Wittayalai Auditorium, Suan Kularb Wittayalai SchoolSpecial Guest
2024ดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports Day รู้แพ้ รู้ชนะ รู้ใจคุณJune, 2BangkokThailandUnion Hall,Union Mall
2024Dhevaprom Fan Con After PartyAugust, 25BangkokThailandParagon Hall,Siam Paragon
2024The Capital of Cetaphil Skin x MIKEY Fan MeetingNovember, 24BangkokThailandCenterpoint, Siam Square
2024Lost in Gulf's Space DayDecember, 1BangkokThailandMCC HALL, The Mall Lifestore BangkapiGuest
2025Fansign: Photobook MIKEY One Fine DayJanuary, 17BangkokThailandMaleenont Tower
2026Mikey’s Afternoon Fiesta: The Solstice Birthday PartyFebruary, 7BangkokThailandPhenix Auditorium Hall

Brand endorsement and advertising

YearBrand/Product/AdvertisingTitleNotes
2024BAOJIPresenter
2024OPPO A3 Serieswith Sirilak Kwong, Kornnaphat Sethratanapong
2024FinelineFriend of Finelinewith Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun
2024Maybeliine Super Stay Teddy Tint
2024MLB Fall/Winter 2024with Narilya Gulmongkolpech
2024BeloteroBrand Ambassadorwith Tate Myron, Kongthap Peak, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun
2025CetaphilPresenter
2025MLB Spring-Summer 2025
2025Calbee EbisenPresenter
2025UNIQLO This is My Best "T" เสื้อยืดตัวโปรดจากยูนิโคล่with Korranid Laosubinprasoet
2025Metropolitan Electricity Authority : MEA e-Service แค่คลิกก็ครบ จบทุกเรื่องไฟฟ้า การไฟฟ้านครหลวงในมือคุณPresenter
2025UNIQLO Polo Collection มีสไตล์ได้ทุกวันwith Korranid Laosubinprasoet

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryNominated workResult
2024Nineentertain Awards 2024Popular Voterowspan="1"
2024Maya TV Awards 2024Male Rising Star of The YearDuangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiWon
2024Maya TV Awards 2024Couple of The Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiNomitated
2024Maya TV Awards 2024Popular VoteDuangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiNomitated
2024Howe Awards 2024Howe Shining Male AwardDuangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiNomitated
2024Howe Awards 2024Howe The Best Couple Award Duangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiNomitated
2024TikTok Awards 2024Celebrity Creator of the Yearrowspan="1" Won
2024Dailynews Awards 2024D-Rising StarDuangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiNomitated
2024Dailynews Awards 2024D-Superstarrowspan="1" Nomitated
2024GQ Men of the Year 2024Breakthrough Actor of the YearDuangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai
The Sweetest Taboo		Won
2025Sanook Top of The Year 2024Rising Star of the Yearrowspan="1" Nomitated
2025Sanook Top of The Year 2024Best Couples of the year rowspan="1" Nomitated
2025Zoomdara Awards 2025Hottest Male Rising Star of the YearDuangjai Dhevaprom-KwanruetaiWon
2025SUPERSTAR IDOL AWARDS 2025SUPERSTAR BEST ACTOR The Sweetest TabooWon
2025The Viral Hits Awards 2024Rising Star Actor/Actress of The Yearrowspan="1" Nomitated
202516th Nataraja AwardsBest Supporting Actor The Sweetest TabooNomitated
2025Nineentertain Awards 2025Popular Voterowspan="1" Nomitated
2025KAZZ AWARDS 2025Num Wai Sai2024rowspan="1" Nomitated
2025KAZZ AWARDS 2025The Best Actor of The YearDuangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai
The Sweetest Taboo		Won
2025Maya TV Awards 2025Charming Male of The Yearrowspan="1" Nomitated
2025ContentAsia Awards 2025Best Male Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia The Sweetest TabooNomitated
2025ContentAsia Awards 2025Viewers’ Choice Awards The Sweetest TabooWon
2025FEED X KHAOSOD AWARDS 2025Actor Spotlight of the Year The Sweetest TabooNomitated
2025Howe Awards 2025Howe Hottest Actor Awardrowspan="2" Nomitated
2025Howe Awards 2025Howe Rising Icon AwardWon-

Honour

YearAgencyHonour
2024The National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand under the Royal Patronage Award of Honour for a Child with Exceptional Gratitude and Filial Piety Toward Mother