FirstKhao

Who are FirstKhao?

FirstKhao is the Thai BL acting pair consisting of First Kanaphan Puitrakul and Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan, both signed to GMMTV. The pair has co-starred in The Eclipse (2022), Moonlight Chicken (2023), Only Friends (2023), and The Heart Killers (2024-2025).

How did FirstKhao start?

The FirstKhao pair was officially launched in 2022 when both actors were cast as the lead couple in GMMTV’s Thai BL mystery drama The Eclipse. First played Akk and Khaotung played Ayan, and the series became their joint career-defining debut as a BL acting pair.

Are FirstKhao a real couple?

No. First Kanaphan Puitrakul and Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan are professional acting partners and a Thai BL on-screen pair, not a publicly confirmed off-screen romantic couple. Both are presented as professional collaborators by GMMTV.

How many series has FirstKhao starred in together?

As of 2026, FirstKhao has co-starred in at least four major GMMTV BL productions including The Eclipse (2022), Moonlight Chicken (2023), Only Friends (2023), and The Heart Killers (2024-2025), with additional supporting appearances in Our Skyy 2 (2023) and Home School (2023).

What is the height difference between First and Khaotung?

First Kanaphan Puitrakul is significantly taller than Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan. First is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) and Khaotung is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in), giving them a ten-centimeter height difference.

What characters do First and Khaotung play in The Eclipse?

In The Eclipse (2022), First Kanaphan plays Akk, a strict head prefect at Suppalo School, while Khaotung Thanawat plays Ayan, a rebellious new transfer student. Their romance forms the central narrative of the series and launched the FirstKhao pairing.

What characters do First and Khaotung play in Only Friends?

In Only Friends (2023), First Kanaphan plays Sand, a university student and bar singer from a modest background, while Khaotung Thanawat plays Ray, a wealthy student grappling with family estrangement and addiction. Their pairing is known by fans as the SandRay couple.

What characters do First and Khaotung play in The Heart Killers?

In The Heart Killers (2024-2025), First Kanaphan plays Kant Pattanawat, a tattoo artist and police informant, while Khaotung Thanawat plays Bison Aechitpol Phanlert, an assassin who runs a restaurant with his older brother. Their characters form the central romantic and investigative storyline of the series.

What was FirstKhao's debut work?

FirstKhao’s debut as a lead BL pair was The Eclipse (2022) under GMMTV, directed by Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon. Both actors had been signed to GMMTV since 2018 but were first paired as leads in The Eclipse.

Has FirstKhao won any awards together?

Yes. FirstKhao won the Thailand Digital Awards’ Best Y Series Award for The Eclipse in 2022. They have also received the CBLO Awards’ BL Couple of the Year, BL Popularity Award, and Most Supportive BL Fandom recognition.

What music has FirstKhao released together?

FirstKhao has contributed joint OST tracks across their filmography including Never Back Down (The Heart Killers theme, 2025, with Joong Archen and Dunk Natachai), YOU’RE MY TREASURE (LOVE OUT LOUD FAN FEST 2024 ensemble), and OST tracks for The Eclipse and Only Friends.

Are FirstKhao still active as a pair?

Yes. As of 2026, FirstKhao remains an active GMMTV BL acting pair with ongoing and upcoming projects across the production lineup.

When did First and Khaotung first meet?

First Kanaphan and Khaotung Thanawat first met in 2018 when both were signed to GMMTV. They had appeared in supporting roles across separate productions before being officially paired as leads in The Eclipse (2022).

How old are First and Khaotung?

First Kanaphan Puitrakul was born on September 3, 1998 and Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan was born on October 13, 1998. Both are the same age, with First just over one month older. As of 2026, both members are 27 years old.

What is the SandRay pairing?

SandRay is the character pairing in Only Friends (2023), referring to First’s character Sand and Khaotung’s character Ray. The pairing is part of FirstKhao’s broader on-screen catalog and remains one of the most discussed couples in the series’s four-couple ensemble narrative.

Is The Eclipse director the same for FirstKhao's other projects?

Yes for several. Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon, who directed The Eclipse (2022), also directed FirstKhao in Moonlight Chicken (2023). Other directors have helmed Only Friends (2023) and The Heart Killers (2024-2025), but the FirstKhao pair has continued working with the broader GMMTV creative team.

How long has FirstKhao been together as an acting pair?

FirstKhao has been an active GMMTV BL acting pair since 2022, when they were launched in The Eclipse. As of 2026, the pair has been working together for four years.

What does the FirstKhao fandom call themselves?

First Kanaphan and Khaotung Thanawat fans commonly refer to themselves as FirstKhao supporters or FK fans. The pair is widely tagged under the hashtag #FirstKhao across social media platforms.

Did FirstKhao work with JoongDunk?

Yes. FirstKhao and JoongDunk co-starred together in The Heart Killers (2024-2025), the GMMTV Thai BL crime drama where First plays Kant, Khaotung plays Bison, Joong plays Fadel, and Dunk plays Style. The four also performed the joint theme song Never Back Down (2025).

How are First and Khaotung different in real life?

According to public statements and interview appearances, First Kanaphan is known for his more reserved, contemplative public presence, while Khaotung Thanawat is recognized for his entrepreneurial work with the A*FLEUR clothing and bags brand alongside his acting and singing career.

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