Thitipoom Techaapaikhun

Thitipoom Techaapaikhun (; born 30 January 1993), nicknamed New , is a Thai actor and television host. He is best known for Kiss: The Series, Kiss Me Again (2018), and Dark Blue Kiss (2019). He went on to star in Cherry Magic (2023), the Thai adaptation of the Japanese manga of the same name.

Early life and education Thitipoom was born in Bangkok, Thailand. At age 3, he moved to Yala Province where he completed his lower secondary education in Kanarasadornbumroong Yala School. He later moved to Hat Yai, Songkhla Province where he completed his secondary education at Hat Yai Witthayalai School. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Faculty of Engineering and a master's degree in business administration from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, both at Chulalongkorn University.

Career Thitipoom started as a model and became one of the new hosts of Bang Channel's Five Live Fresh in 2013.

He made his acting debut in Room Alone 401–410, a 2014 television series by GMMTV. He later got the supporting role of Kao alongside Tawan Vihokratana for Kiss: The Series and Kiss Me Again and as M in SOTUS.

In 2017, he got the main role of Apo in Water Boyy, a TV remake of a film with the same name and reprised his role as M in SOTUS S.

In 2019, he reprised his role as Kao, this time as a main lead, in the third installment of Kiss: The Series titled Dark Blue Kiss, alongside Tawan.

He also starred in Classic Again, a Thai remake of the 2003 South Korean romantic drama The Classic and is working on I Need Romance 3. In 2022, he starred as Alex in the series The Warp Effect.

He continued his career with significant roles, notably starring in the 2023 series Cherry Magic, the highly anticipated Thai adaptation of a popular Japanese manga. In the series, he played the main character, Achi, a man who gains the ability to read minds after turning 30. The show, which paired him with Tawan, was well-received by fans in Thailand and globally, leading to trending topics on social media and high ratings.

In 2024, he took on the lead role of Home in the series Peaceful Property. Recently he made a guest appearance in Break Up Service, where he portrayed the new love interest of a character played by Tawan.

Other ventures Outside his acting career, New co-owns a spa called Bamboo Secrets along with Tawan Vihokratana and his own online clothing brand, Newwave. He is also an active stock trader.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 WaterBro Yang Fan Support role 2020 Classic Again Kajorn Main role

Television series

Year Title Role Notes 2014 Room Alone 401-410 Ray Supporting role 2015 Ugly Duckling: Pity Girl BM Room Alone 2 Ray 2016 Kiss: The Series "Kao" Phanuwat Chotiwat SOTUS Em U-Prince: The Absolute Economist Pascal U-Prince: The Foxy Pilot Little Big Dream Guest role 2017 Water Boyy Apo Main role U-Prince: The Crazy Artist Pascal Guest role SOTUS S Em Supporting role 2018 Kiss Me Again "Kao" Phanuwat Chotiwat Main role Our Skyy 2019 Wolf Plan Love Beyond Frontier Win Dark Blue Kiss "Kao" Phanuwat Chotiwat 2021 The Comments Kan I Need Romance Alan Dong Dok Mai "Pharet" Boonpharet Wongjan Supporting role Club Sapan Fine 2 Pao Main role2023 Cherry Magic "Achi" Achirawit Jittawisut Phanomnaka D.Pong Guest role Manee Phitsawat "Phoom" Phoomin Bunyagosin / Phruek Main role 2024 Peaceful Property "Home" Saharat Vimarnsukman 2025 Break Up Service Um Guest role Head 2 Head Tar Friendshit Forever "Tao" Kongphop Main role Club Friday Theory of Love Min 2026 A Dog and a Plane Khanit Sakdatawee TBAGood Boy "Ji" Jirapat Jaroenwong (older) Guest role

Television shows Year Title Notes 2014 Five Live Fresh Main host 2018 School Rangers Team Girl TayNew Meal Date

Music video appearances Year Title Artist 2021 "ไม่อาจหยุดรัก" NUM KALA Feat. Boy Peacemaker 2023 "ฉันมันเป็นคนแบบนี้" Saharat Tiampan (Boom) "มากกว่านี้ก็นางฟ้าแล้วปะ (Fangel)" FANG

Discography Singles Soundtrack appearances Year Title Soundtrack Label 2019 "ไม่มีนิยาม (No Definition)" with Tay Tawan Dark Blue Kiss OST GMMTV Records 2020 "มีรัก (My Love)" CJ MAJOR Entertainment 2023 "แอบตะโกน (Loudest Love)" with Tay Tawan Cherry Magic OST GMMTV Records "พลังวิเศษของคนไม่พิเศษ (Everything is Magic)" 2026 "Fly With Me, Free My Heart" A Dog and a Plane OST

Live performances

Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult Ref.2019 DONT Journal Awards 2018 Best Ensemble of 2018 คู่ ขวัญแห่งปี (Best Couple) (with Tawan Vihokratana) Kazz Awards Attractive Young Man of the Year 2020 LINE TV Awards Best Couple (with Tawan Vihokratana) Maya Awards Best Official Soundtrack (with Tawan Vihokratana) 2022 Maya Awards Charming Boy 2025 Japan Expo Thailand Award Japan Expo Actor Award