This is a list of Thai people, persons from Thailand or of Thai descent, who are notable.
Businesspeople
edit- 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
edit- Kanakorn Pianchana – judge who attempted suicide in court[1]
Monarchs
edit- 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
edit- 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 from 22 May 2014 to 22 August 2023
- 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
edit- 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[2]
- 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
- Minnie – Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of girl group (G)I-DLE
- 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
- Natty - Thai pop singer based in South Korea, member of girl group Kiss of Life
- Nesa Nudee Mahmoodi – actress and model
- Nichaphat Chatchaipholrat – actress and model
- Nichkhun – 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
edit- 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
edit- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Thailand judge shoots himself in court after criticising system. BBC News, 5 October 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- ^ "Thai Me Up: Uncle Boonmee Wins at Cannes". Time. 23 May 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2021.