Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul

Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul

ActorThai

BIOGRAPHY

Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul (Thai: ริว อิงครัต ดำรงค์ศักดิ์กุล; born February 5, 2003) is a Thai actor from Bangkok who began his career as a child star at the age of 9. At just 12 years old he won Best Supporting Actor at the Suphannahong National Film Awards (2015), Thailand’s national film honors, for the acclaimed LGBTQ+ coming-of-age film How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) (2015).

He went on to main roles in Dead Time Stories (2015), the e-sports series GGEZ (2018) and Quarantine Stories (2020), with appearances in 2 Moons: The Series (2017) and the film Not Friends (2023). Educated at Saint Gabriel’s College, he joined the WeTV BL series Love of Silom (2026) as “Pete” Khanit Setthaworn.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
ริว อิงครัต ดำรงค์ศักดิ์กุล
Real Name
Ingkarat Damrongsakkul
Nickname
Ryu (ริว)
Pronouns
he/him
Born
(Age 23)
Birthplace
Bangkok, Thailand
Current Residence
Bangkok, Thailand
Gender
Male
Western Zodiac
Aquarius ♒
Chinese Zodiac
Goat 🐐
Profession
Nationality
Debut
2012 — Began as a child actor at age 9 (circa 2012); film breakthrough: How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) (2015)
Years Active
2012-present
Languages
Thai (native)
Skills
Acting, Screen drama, Film performance

FILMOGRAPHY — TV SERIES (1)

PERSONAL LIFE

Personality
Child-Star-Turned-Actor, National Award Winner, Suphannahong, LGBTQ+ Cinema, Pete, Love of Silom, Gen Z, Aquarius

FUN FACTS

  • He won a Suphannahong National Film Award at age 12, one of the youngest winners of Thailand’s top film honor.
  • His breakthrough film How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) was Thailand’s official submission to the 88th Academy Awards conversation as an internationally screened LGBTQ+ drama.
  • Like Lay Talay, his Love of Silom castmate, he studied at Saint Gabriel’s College in Bangkok.

TRIVIA

  • In Love of Silom (2026) he plays “Pete” Khanit Setthaworn, a support role.
  • Main roles include Dead Time Stories (2015), GGEZ (2018) and Quarantine Stories (2020); he also appeared in 2 Moons: The Series (2017) and the film Not Friends (2023).
  • He began acting professionally at the age of 9.

NOTABLE AWARDS

Best Supporting Actor, Suphannahong National Film Awards / Thailand National Film Association Awards (2015) for How to Win at Checkers (Every Time), won at age 12.

EDUCATION

Saint Gabriel’s College, Bangkok

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul?

Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul (Thai: ริว อิงครัต ดำรงค์ศักดิ์กุล), born February 5, 2003 in Bangkok, is a Thai actor who started as a child star and won Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Suphannahong National Film Awards for How to Win at Checkers (Every Time). He plays Pete in Love of Silom (2026).

How old was Ryu Ingkarat when he won his national award?

He was 12 years old when he won Best Supporting Actor at the Suphannahong National Film Awards in 2015.

What role does Ryu play in Love of Silom?

He plays “Pete” Khanit Setthaworn, a support character.

How old is Ryu Ingkarat now?

Born February 5, 2003, he is 23 years old as of mid-2026.

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