Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun

Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun (; born 9 September 1994), nicknamed Kao (Thai: เก้า), is a Thai actor, and singer. He is currently signed under Channel 3. He is best known for his roles in Until We Meet Again, Lovely Writer (2021), and Duangjai Dhevaprom (2024).

Early life and education Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun was born on September 9, 1994, at 9 a.m., in the delivery room number 9, hence the nickname Kao (Thai: 9, เก้า), in Phayao, Thailand. He is an only child. He studied for a bachelor's degree at Rangsit University in the Faculty of Communication Arts, and is currently studying Master of Business Administration.

Career Acting In 2018, Noppakao began to enter the entertainment industry through auditions. He was well known during "2MoonsAudition" to be an actor in 2Moons: The Series. However, he didn't pass the audition. He made his debut in the same year as a support role Athida in Sapai Ka Fak, which was aired on Channel 3.

In 2019, Noppakao was cast as Korn Ariyasakul in Until We Meet Again and his popularity continued to grow rapidly after the series was aired. Later, the series was released on Channel 3 YouTube. The series ended with a great feedback from the audience.

In December 2021, it was reported that Noppakao signed a contract with Channel 3.

In 2024, he starred in the big project of Channel 3, together with Punpreedee Khumprom Rodsaward, in the Duangjai Dhevaprom series, which consists of 5 consecutive series, Laorchan, Kwanruetai, Jaiphisut, Dujapsorn and Poncheewan.

As a leading actor in Poncheewan, his name became well known, since the series gained popularity nationwide. Poncheewan achieved a record-breaking performance, and set the new highest audience ratings on Channel 3, both in Bangkok and Nationwide. All episodes of Poncheewan were number one trending on X in Thailand. The Episode 8 and 11 were number one trending on X worldwide. The final episode was number two trending on X worldwide. The series was well received by Thai audience and his character gained him wide popularity.

Music In 2020, Noppakao joined a special project called "BOYFRIEND" and it was led by the record label GMM Grammy. On October 6, 2020, he released his first single "คิดได้ (Too Little, Too Late)" with Sapol Assawamunkong under the "BOYFRIEND" project.

In 2022, he released another single called “ไหวอยู่ (แต่ก็รู้สึก) I'm ok”, which was a cover of the original version by Anuwat Sae-Jow.

Filmography Film Year Title Role NotesRef. 2014 Summer to Winter Bit partTBAFollowWayMain role

Television Year Title Role Notes Channel 2018 Sapai Ka Fak Athida Support role Channel 3 2019 Until We Meet Again Korn Ariyasakul Main role LINE TV 2021 Lovely Writer Nubsib / "Sib" Main role Channel 3 2024 Duangjai Taewaprom M.L. Saruj Juthathep Main role Channel 3TBABefore SunsetTawanMain roleChannel 3

Discography Year Title NotesRef.2019โชคดีแค่ไหน Ost.Until We Meet Againwith the cast of Until We Meet Again 2020 คิดได้ (Too little, Too late) with Sapol Assawamunkong 2022ไหวอยู่ (แต่ก็รู้สึก) I'm ok Original by First Anuwat 2024อย่าปล่อยมือ (ดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports day)Group performance

Music video appearances +YearTitleArtistRef.2022"เสียอาการ (Why?)"Babe'y 2025"You Like Me Too?" THX

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