Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan official photo - Thai actor and singer under GMMTV, lead in The Eclipse, Only Friends, and The Heart Killers

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan

BIOGRAPHY

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan (Thai: ข้าวตัง ธนวัฒน์ รัตนกิจไพศาล), born October 13, 1998 in Lamphun, Thailand, is a Thai actor and singer signed to GMMTV. He is the male lead in Thai BL dramas including Tonhon Chonlatee (2020), The Eclipse (2022), Only Friends (2023), and The Heart Killers (2024-2025), and the male half of the FirstKhao acting pair with First Kanaphan Puitrakul.

Khaotung was raised in Lamphun province in northern Thailand and completed his high school education at Monfort College. He went on to study at the Faculty of Medical Technology at Chiang Mai University, where he was named the faculty’s Moon in 2017. He subsequently transferred to Kasetsart University to pursue Environmental Engineering, where he became a finalist in the 2018 Freshy Boy and Girl contest.

Khaotung made his acting debut in the 2018 GMMTV series ‘Cause You’re My Boy. He landed his first leading BL role in 2020 with Tonhon Chonlatee opposite Neo Trai Nimtawat. The same year, he appeared as Fong in 2gether: The Series and reprised the role in Still 2gether (2020) and 2gether: The Movie (2021). His other supporting credits include A Tale of Thousand Stars (2021) as Longtae and 55:15 Never Too Late (2021).

Khaotung’s lead role in 2022 was The Eclipse, where he played Ayan opposite First Kanaphan’s Akk. The series launched the FirstKhao pair. The duo went on to lead Only Friends (2023) as Ray and Sand, The Heart Killers (2024-2025) as Bison Aechitpol Phanlert and Kant Pattanawat, and several other GMMTV productions. Khaotung also held a supporting role in Moonlight Chicken (2023).

Beyond acting, Khaotung is a singer who has contributed OSTs across his GMMTV filmography, including Destroy Love for The Heart Killers and Never Back Down with First, Joong, and Dunk. He is also an entrepreneur, having founded the clothing and bags brand A*FLEUR, which he continues to operate alongside his acting career.

Medical Technology, Engineering, Then Showbiz

Khaotung’s route to the screen reads like a plot outline all of its own. Medical technology at Chiang Mai University, a Faculty Moon title in 2017, then a switch to environmental engineering at Kasetsart, a Freshy Boy and Girl final, and a GMMTV debut in 2018 in ‘Cause You’re My Boy. Also, his nickname means crispy rice. I will never get over that.

Pick Your Starting Point

Want the FirstKhao origin story? Go straight to The Eclipse from 2022, where he plays Ayan opposite First’s Akk. Prefer your lead debut first? Tonhon Chonlatee from 2020, opposite Neo Trai Nimtawat, is where he first took the top spot. And if you already know 2gether, you have met him: he is Fong, and he stays Fong through Still 2gether and the movie.

Assassin, Restaurateur, Little Brother

In The Heart Killers he plays Bison, an assassin who runs a restaurant with his older brother Fadel. That job description alone is worth the ticket. He also sings Destroy Love for the show and joins First, Joong and Dunk on Never Back Down, so keep the soundtrack handy.

The First Kanaphan Factor

With First Kanaphan Puitrakul he has led The Eclipse, Only Friends as Ray and Sand, and The Heart Killers. If one FirstKhao show clicks, the other two are an easy next step. Off screen, he also runs his own clothing and bags brand, A*FLEUR.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
ข้าวตัง ธนวัฒน์ รัตนกิจไพศาล
Real Name
Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan
Nickname
Khaotung, ข้าวตัง, KT
Pronouns
he/him
Born
(Age 28)
Birthplace
Lamphun, Thailand
Current Residence
Bangkok, Thailand
Gender
Male
Western Zodiac
Libra ♎
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger 🐅
Height
175 cm (5'9")
Weight
60 kg (132 lbs)
Nationality
Debut
2018 · Cause You're My Boy (2018, GMMTV series debut)
Agency / Label
GMMTV (current, since 2018)
Years Active
2018-present
Languages
Thai (native), English (proficient)
Skills
Acting, Singing, Modeling, Fashion Design (A*FLEUR brand)

COUPLES & SHIPS

First Kanaphan Puitrakul official photo - Thai actor and singer under GMMTV, lead in The Eclipse, Only Friends, and The Heart Killers
Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan official photo - Thai actor and singer under GMMTV, lead in The Eclipse, Only Friends, and The Heart Killers
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MUSIC CAREER

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan’s music career has been built on OST contributions across his GMMTV filmography. His vocal discography includes Destroy Love for The Heart Killers OST (2024); Never Back Down, the Heart Killers theme song performed with First Kanaphan, Joong Archen, and Dunk Natachai (2025); Never Too Late OST for 55:15 Never Too Late (2021); and other GMMTV OST contributions across his lead and supporting roles.

Record Label
GMMTV Records (current, since 2018)
Artistic Role (Solo)
Singer
Apple Music (Solo)
🎵 Listen Solo

SOLO DISCOGRAPHY

BEST OF GMMTV VOL. 2▶COMP.
BEST OF GMMTV VOL. 2

Apr 2026
22 tracks

BEST OF GMMTV▶COMP.
BEST OF GMMTV

Mar 2025
22 tracks

YOU'RE MY TREASURE▶SINGLE
YOU'RE MY TREASURE

May 2024
1 track

PERSONAL LIFE

Hobbies
Singing, Acting, Fashion

FUN FACTS

  • Khaotung was born and raised in Lamphun province in northern Thailand.
  • His nickname ข้าวตัง translates to ‘crispy rice’ or ‘rice cake’ in Thai.

TRIVIA

  • In Only Friends (2023), Khaotung played Ray opposite First’s Sand, a pairing known as SandRay.
  • In The Heart Killers (2024-2025), Bison is an assassin who runs a restaurant with his older brother Fadel.
  • The Heart Killers is loosely adapted from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
  • His TV debut in ‘Cause You’re My Boy (2018) was alongside Joss Way-ar Sangngern.

DREAMS & ASPIRATIONS

To continue establishing himself as a leading actor across Thai BL and mainstream drama genres, expand his music career through GMMTV Records, grow the A*FLEUR fashion brand, and continue international fan-meeting tours alongside acting partner First Kanaphan Puitrakul.

NOTABLE AWARDS

Thailand Digital Awards: Best Y Series Award with First Kanaphan for The Eclipse. CBLO Awards: Best BL Actor of the Year, BL Couple of the Year with First, Most Supportive BL Fandom with First.

EDUCATION

High school at Monfort College, Chiang Mai. Studied at the Faculty of Medical Technology at Chiang Mai University (named Faculty Moon in 2017). Later studied Environmental Engineering at Kasetsart University, where he was a finalist in the 2018 Freshy Boy and Girl contest.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan?

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan (Thai: ข้าวตัง ธนวัฒน์ รัตนกิจไพศาล) is a Thai actor and singer who has been with GMMTV since 2018. Born on October 13, 1998 in Lamphun, he is known for the FirstKhao pairing with First Kanaphan Puitrakul.

When was Khaotung Thanawat born?

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan was born on October 13, 1998. His Western zodiac sign is Libra and his Chinese zodiac sign is the Tiger.

How tall is Khaotung Thanawat?

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall and weighs approximately 60 kg (132 lbs).

What is Khaotung's real name?

Khaotung’s birth name and current legal name is Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan (Thai: ธนวัฒน์ รัตนกิจไพศาล). Khaotung (ข้าวตัง) is his nickname, which translates to ‘crispy rice’ or ‘rice cake’ in Thai.

What is Khaotung Thanawat's education?

After Monfort College in Chiang Mai, Khaotung studied medical technology at Chiang Mai University, where he was Faculty Moon in 2017. He then moved to Kasetsart University for Environmental Engineering and reached the finals of the 2018 Freshy Boy and Girl contest.

When did Khaotung join GMMTV?

Khaotung officially joined GMMTV in 2018, the same year he made his television debut in ‘Cause You’re My Boy.

What was Khaotung Thanawat's debut work?

Khaotung’s acting debut was in the 2018 GMMTV series ‘Cause You’re My Boy. His first leading role came in 2020 as Chonlatee in Tonhon Chonlatee, opposite Neo Trai Nimtawat.

Who is Khaotung Thanawat's acting partner?

Khaotung’s primary on-screen acting partner is First Kanaphan Puitrakul, with whom he forms the FirstKhao Thai BL pairing. The pair has co-starred in The Eclipse (2022), Only Friends (2023), The Heart Killers (2024-2025), and several other GMMTV productions.

What character does Khaotung play in The Heart Killers?

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan plays Bison Aechitpol Phanlert in the 2024-2025 Thai BL crime drama The Heart Killers. Bison is an assassin who runs a restaurant with his older brother Fadel and becomes the target of tattoo artist Kant’s police investigation.

What character does Khaotung play in The Eclipse?

Khaotung plays Ayan in the 2022 GMMTV Thai BL mystery drama The Eclipse, his first leading BL role with First Kanaphan, who plays Akk.

What character does Khaotung play in Only Friends?

Khaotung plays Ray in the 2023 Thai BL drama Only Friends, a wealthy university student. His pairing with First’s character Sand forms one of the four main couples of the series, known as the SandRay pairing.

What character does Khaotung play in 2gether?

Khaotung plays Fong in the 2020 GMMTV Thai BL drama 2gether: The Series. He reprised the role in the sequel Still 2gether (2020) and the theatrical film 2gether: The Movie (2021).

What is Khaotung Thanawat's filmography?

Khaotung’s acting credits include ‘Cause You’re My Boy (2018), Blacklist (2019), The Charming Step Mom, Tonhon Chonlatee (2020), 2gether: The Series (2020) as Fong, Still 2gether (2020), 2gether: The Movie (2021), 55:15 Never Too Late (2021), A Tale of Thousand Stars (2021) as Longtae, The Eclipse (2022) as Ayan, Moonlight Chicken (2023), Our Skyy 2 (2023), Home School (2023), Only Friends (2023) as Ray, The Heart Killers (2024-2025) as Bison, Ossan’s Love Thailand, and Cat for Cash.

What was Khaotung's first BL drama?

Khaotung’s first leading BL role was in Tonhon Chonlatee (2020) under GMMTV, opposite Neo Trai Nimtawat. He had earlier appeared in ‘Cause You’re My Boy (2018) as a supporting cast member.

What is Khaotung Thanawat's discography?

Khaotung’s discography includes Destroy Love for The Heart Killers OST (2024), Never Back Down the Heart Killers theme song with First, Joong, and Dunk (2025), Never Too Late OST (55:15 Never Too Late, 2021), and other GMMTV OST contributions across his filmography.

Is Khaotung Thanawat on Spotify?

Yes. Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan has an official Spotify artist profile featuring his GMMTV OST releases. His music is also available on Apple Music and YouTube Music.

What is A*FLEUR?

A*FLEUR is the clothing and bags fashion brand founded and operated by Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan.

When did Khaotung win his first major award?

Khaotung won the Thailand Digital Awards’ Best Y Series Award alongside First Kanaphan for The Eclipse in 2022. He has since received the CBLO Awards’ Best BL Actor of the Year, BL Couple of the Year with First, and Most Supportive BL Fandom with First.

What does FirstKhao mean?

FirstKhao is the fan name for the on-screen pairing of First Kanaphan Puitrakul and Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan.

Where is Khaotung Thanawat from?

Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan was born and raised in Lamphun province in northern Thailand. He attended Monfort College in Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai University before transferring to Kasetsart University. He lives and works in Bangkok.

What is Khaotung Thanawat's social media?

Khaotung’s official Instagram handle is @khaotungg. His official X (formerly Twitter) is @myktnw and his TikTok is @thisismyktnw.

Was Khaotung a campus pageant contestant?

Yes. Khaotung was named the Faculty Moon at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medical Technology in 2017, and was later a finalist in Kasetsart University’s Freshy Boy and Girl contest in 2018.

What are Khaotung Thanawat's recent projects?

His recent projects include Ossan’s Love Thailand and Cat for Cash, both GMMTV productions.

How long has Khaotung been with GMMTV?

Khaotung has been signed to GMMTV since 2018.

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