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 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

 * 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
 * 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
 * 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