Celebrities

As one of the most prominent cities in Southeast Asia, Bangkok attracts many celebrities from various fields, including politicians, artists, athletes and businessmen. You can read about some of them here:

Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927 – 2016) - King of Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016. He was respected and loved throughout Thailand. He played a key role in the modernization of the country.

Taksin Šinawatra (1949) - former Prime Minister of Thailand and controversial politician. His political influence and position led to major political divisions in the country. One of the richest Thais also owned FC Manchester City.

Somtow Sucharitkul (1952) - well-known Thai-American writer, music composer and director. His work includes science fiction novels, operas and film scores. He has both Thai and American citizenships.

Tony Jaa (1976) - Thai actor and action choreographer, known for his excellent martial arts skills. He starred in many action films, including the "Ong-Bak" series. He also established himself as a director and screenwriter.

Apichatpong Weerasethakul (1970) - renowned Thai film director and screenwriter who has won awards at international film festivals for his surrealist and poetic films.