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Kanaphan Puitrakul

カナパン・プイトラクン　/　かなぱん・ぷいとらくん

Television actor from Thailand

September 3, 1998 (age 27)　・　Bangkok, Thailand

television actor
actor
model

My Take

Kanaphan Puitrakul, known as First, is part of the wave that has turned Thai television into a serious regional force. Tall, photogenic and signed to GMMTV, he became a standout in Thailand's booming series scene with roles in Not Me, The Eclipse and Only Friends. What I find notable is that he is not just a pretty face; he studied at Srinakharinwirot University and has shown real willingness to take on heavier dramatic material rather than coasting on looks. The international following he is gaining, including in Japan, says a lot about how Asian entertainment has matured. He represents a confident new generation.

Overview

Kanaphan Puitrakul (Thai: คณพันธ์ ปุ้ยตระกูล; born 3 September 1998), nicknamed First (Thai: เฟิร์ส), is a Thai actor, singer and television host under GMMTV. He is best known for his roles in the series Not Me (2021), The Eclipse (2022), Only Friends (2023) and The Heart Killers (2024).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kanaphan Puitrakul
Name (Japanese): カナパン・プイトラクン
Reading: かなぱん・ぷいとらくん
Born: September 3, 1998 (age 27)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Virgo / Tiger
Origin: Bangkok, Thailand
Blood type: Private
Height: 184 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: television actor / actor / model / television presenter

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Srinakharinwirot University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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