From Jeff Satur To Enfa Waraha, 5 Thai Icons Taking The T-Wave Global
Thai celebrities leading Thailand's global T-wave phenomenon that you should know about!
The T-Wave is increasingly taking over the world. Many experts predict that after the South Korean Hallyu wave, it is Thailand that will emerge as the next global soft power. With its food, culture, music and most importantly, cinema, there is so much to know about the country’s entertainment culture that is drawing millions in. So, here are 5 famous Thai actors who are the face of Thailand’s rising T-wave.
Jeff Satur
If you are a fan of Thai content, it’s impossible not to know who Jeff Satur is. Known for his stunning visuals, amazing dancing skills, and great acting chops, Jeff Satur is definitely a prodigy who you should be following. The cator rose to fame in 2013 and has starred in many hit shows like KinnPorche.
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Poyd Treechada Petcharat
Dubbed as the most beautiful transgender woman of Thailand, Poyd also known as Nong Poy is not only known for her fantastic acting portfolio but also her work as the leading voice for the LGBTQ+ community. Poyd has starred in a number of high budget films that were critically acclaimed worldwide like With Love And Witch Doctor.
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Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee
Pawat Chittsawangdee, also known as Ohm is a fresh new face making waves in the Thai BL industry. The 25-year-old actor first rose to stardom in 2016 and his career trajectory has since been only upwards. Over the past years, he has starred in several hit shows like Bad Buddy and Our Skyy 2.
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Engfa Waraha
Engfa Warha is known to be one of the most beautiful actresses in the Thai industry. The actress has also become the face of Thai GLs (girls’ love genre, focusing on lesbian storylines) and subsequently the rising T-Wave phenomenon. Her most notable works include Bangkok Blossom and Petrichor: The Series.
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Kanawut ‘Gulf’ Traipipattanapong
Also known as Gulf, Kanawut Traipipattanapong rose to fame after starring in the genre-defining, worldwide successful BL drama TharnType. The talented actor has also delved into music, releasing chart-topping singles like Why You So Serious and Congratulations.
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First Published: September 09, 2025 3:51 PM
