Chatchai Plengpanich (Thai: ฉัตรชัย เปล่งพานิช; born January 17, 1960) is a Thai film and television actor. He has appeared in many lakorns (Thai soap operas) and feature films.

Chatchai Plengpanich
ฉัตรชัย เปล่งพานิช
Chatchai Plengpanich in 2008
Born (1960-01-17) January 17, 1960 (age 64)
EducationFaculty of Social Sciences, Kasetsart University
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Spouse
(m. 1988)
Children3
AwardsThailand National Film Awards
2005 – Best Actor, Necromancer
Bangkok Critics Assembly
2005 – Best Actor, Hit Man File
WebsiteOfficial website

Biography

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Chatchai was born in Kanchanaburi Province. Having a police officer as a father meant that the family relocated around Thailand constantly throughout his childhood. He attended a prestigious boarding school in Nakhon Pathom (King's College), where he found his passion for rugby.

He became widely known for playing the role of Tee Yai, a real robber in the late '70s. Tee Yai's story was adapted into a TV drama in same name on Channel 5 in 1985.

He met his wife, Sinjai Plengpanich, on a movie set, in which they played the lead characters. They had many chance encounters during the next four years and decided to date each other. A year later, they decided to get married. They have three children.

Awards and nominations

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  • Winner, best actor, Hit Man File, Bangkok Critics Assembly, 2005
  • Winner, best actor, Necromancer, Thailand National Film Awards, 2005
  • Nominee, best actor, Hit Man File, Thailand National Film Awards, 2005

Trivia

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  • Shares the same nickname with wife. Both are called Nok (translated as bird in English)
  • Has been credited on many sites as a voice actor in the film Over the Hedge, for an unnamed character. Despite this, he is not listed under any position in the official credits, nor is his voice recognized anywhere in the film. Why he is being referenced to the film is unknown at this time.

Partial filmography

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Actor

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Films

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  • Vow of Death (Phii mai jim fun) (2007)
  • King Naresuan (2007)
  • Jom kha mung wej (Necromancer) (2005)
  • Sum muepuen (Hit Man File) (2005)
  • Zee-Oui (2004)
  • Taloompuk (2002)
  • The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)
  • Satang (2000)
  • Fah (1998)
  • The Hunter (1995)
  • Salween (1994)
  • Tawipob (1990)
  • Song for Chao Phraya (1990)
  • Tawan Deard (1989)
  • Cannibal Mercenary (1988)
  • Zombie Human (1987)
  • Oh Tee (1986)
  • Terminal Angels (1986)
  • Katanyu Prakasit (1983)
  • Sai Sawat Yang Mai Sin (1982)
  • Raya (1981)

Drama TVB

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Lakorns

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Director

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Producer

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Producer
Year Title Cast Network
2011 Tawan Deard Prin Suparat, Urassaya Sperbund, Chalida Vijitvongthong, Tanavat Vatthanaputi Channel 3
2012 Nuer Mek 2 Prin Suparat, Chalida Vijitvongthong
2013 Khun Chai Ronapee James Ma, Chalida Vijitvongthong
2024 Jaiphisut Eisaya Heosuwan [th], Tate Myron

Awards and nominations

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Awards and Nominations
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2010 Top Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Lakorn Mongkut Dok Som Nominated
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