Udom Taephanit

Udom Taephanich (; ), also stage name Nose, is a Thai stand-up comedian, artist and writer.

Taephanich was named as "One of the Best Persons of the Century in Performing Arts" by Nation Publishing Group in 2000. He is well known for his stand-up comedy series Deaw 1-13.

Biography Udom Taephanich was born on 1 September 1968, in Chonburi, Thailand, to Tongsuk Arilon and Somjit Taepanich. He is the second of three children.

Udom Taephanich graduated from Wat Salaloy Municipality 2 School for primary school, Surawittayakarn School in Surin Province for junior high, and earned a vocational certification from Chonburi Vocational College, Chonburi Province. He also studied Arts at Pohchang Academy of Arts for two years.

Udom Taephanich began his first career as a comic artist at Chaiyapruek, magazine of Thai Wattanapanich, using the alias as ‘Note Namun’ (โน้ต หน้ามึน). He later joined Paiyalyai Magazine, published by Sitsadue Publishing, where he worked as a member of art team, designing illustrations and magazine covers. He also made his acting debut as 'an old man in the hospital' in Sitsadue's soap opera named Malai's love in ICU. Inspired by Paiyalyai Magazine, he developed an interest in writing and went on to publish his first book Once in a Lifetime with Watermelon Smoothie (ครั้งหนึ่งในชีวิตกับแตงโมปั่น). His success as a writer led to his promotion within the magazine.

Starting in 1993, Udom joined the Yutthakarn Kayubnguek Team.

In 1995, Udom launched a live stand-up comedy series called Deaw. By April 2022, the series had thirteen shows. In 2024, two additional shows Sit Down with Stand Up and Deaw Special were released on NetflixUd created a special program called Moo, featuring himself and other Thai celebrities performing stand-up comedy as well as showcasing their artistic talents. He is widely regarded as one of the most famous comedians in Thailand.

Additionally, Udom starred as the lead actor in the 1998 film Box (กล่อง) directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol.

In 2019, Udom released several singles, "Long Rak", "Long Ruay", "Rong Cham", and "Long Joh" under the name DTK BOY BAND, in collaboration with Kong Huayrai and Singto Namchok.

In 2024, Udom faced lèse-majesté charges over his comments regarding the sufficiency economy theory introduced by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Deaw - Stand Up Comedy Show Directing and Script Writing by Udom Taephanich - operated by Podee Panich Co., Ltd. since 1995

No. Name Showtime Location Number of performances 1 One Stand Up Comedy 23–25 August 1995 Muang Thai Life Assurance Auditorium Muang Thai - Phatra Complex Building 3 2 One Stand Up Comedy 2 (อุดม โชว์ห่วย) 1–14 October 1996 14 3 One Stand Up Comedy 3 (อุดม การช่าง) 1–22 October 1997 Imperial World Ladprao 22 4 One Stand Up Comedy 4 1–28 October 1999 MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi 28 5 One Stand Up Comedy 5 (ฉายเดี่ยว) 1–30 October 2002 Scala Cinema 30 6 One Stand Up Comedy 6 (ตูดหมึก) 1 October – 12 November 2003 43 7 One Stand Up Comedy 7 (ร้าน เซเว่น เดี่ยว) 1 February – 2 March 2008 41 (Thailand 39 shows, Sydney 2 shows) One Stand Up Comedy 7.5 (เชียงใหม่ม่วนขนาด) (ร้าน เซเว่นพอยท์ไฟว์ เดี่ยว) 19–20 July 2008 Kad Theatre Chiang Mai 3 8 Stand Up Comedy 8 4–16 February 2010 Royal Paragon Hall Siam Paragon 13 Stand Up Comedy with Tan 5–7 November 2010 Scala Cinema 5 9 Stand Up Comedy 9 (สนุก สันติ อหิงสา) 5–18 August 2011 Royal Paragon Hall Siam Paragon 18 Stand Up Comedy 9.5 (สนุก สันติ อหิงสา ไม่แพ้กัน) One Stand Up Comedy 9.5 Chiangmai Story 16–20 September 2011 Kad Theatre Chiang Mai 5 10 Stand Up Comedy 10 15–31 March 2013 Royal Paragon Hall Siam Paragon 17

Art & Creativity

Taephanich is a multifaceted artist whose creative talents extend beyond his work as a comedian to include visual art. He is known for creating sculptures using materials such as bronze, ceramic, fiberglass, iron, and wood, as well as producing engravings, paintings, and tapestries. His artwork blends humor, wit, and social commentary, often exploring themes related to human nature and Thai society. Drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, including encounters with military authorities, Taephanich uses his art to address both lighthearted and serious social issues. His ability to combine comedy with visual art allows him to engage audiences with both humor and insight, prompting reflection on societal issues and individual perspectives. His art pieces can be found on the Domdingdong website and Instagram Domdingdong, where they are showcased to a broader audience.

Performance Films

Soap Operas

Music Videos

Television

Writing Works Besides his acting career, Udom Taephanich has also authored 21 books, some of which have been translated into foreign languages, including

Tot Than Tee Roo Jak Kan (โทษฐานที่รู้จักกัน) One Stand Up Comedy 1 (เดี่ยวไมโครโฟน 1) Nudity Book (หนังสือโป๊) One Stand Up Comedy Show Huay (เดี่ยวไมโครโฟนโชว์ห่วย) Notebook (โน้ตบุ๊ค) Mixed Taephanich (รวมมิตรแต้พานิช) Kon Klong (ก้นกล่อง) Deaw 4 (เดี่ยว 4) GU 1 (Garbage of Udom) GU 2 (Garbage of Udom) GU 3 (Garbage of Udom) GU 123 (Garbage of Udom) Shine Deaw (ฉายเดี่ยว) I don’t know a dom (นิตยสารแนวล้อเลียน) Tood Muke (ตูดหมึก) GU 123 (ฉบับญี่ปุ่น) ISBN 9749340043 a dom 2 Domcumentary Dom Di (ดมได) (2011)

Music Solo Album Name DetailTitle A collection of songs for this and that by Udom: Listen before watching Udom Karn Chang (รวมเพลงประกอบโน่นประกอบนี่ของอุดม ฟังก่อนชม อุดมการช่าง) Format: Cassette Tape / CDFan (พัดลม) Lots of Friends (เพื่อนเพียบ) Arai Kor Mai Roo (อะไรก็ไม่รู้) Pai Lom Rak (ผายลมรัก) Rak Lab (รักหลับ) Udom Karn Chang (อุดมการช่าง) Hungry (หิว) Rean Mai Keng (เรียนไม่เก่ง) Lots of Friends (Rehearsal) (เพื่อนเพียบ (ซ้อม)) Fan (พัดลม) (Toilet Mix) Lae Harn Song (แหล่หารสอง) Yawning.. (หาว..)

Others YearTitle Album 1996 Lae Harn Song (แหล่หารสอง) Featured in the advertisement 'Sharing Power in Half' (ประกอบโฆษณา รวมพลังหารสอง) Kwam Rak Tam Hai Kon Ta Dee (ความรักทำให้คนตาดี) Pleng Baab Prapas - Pliean Chark by Prapas Cholsaranon (เพลงแบบประภาส - เปลี่ยนฉาก โดย ประภาส ชลศรานนท์) 2558 Sud Swing Ringo Ee-To Bump (สุดสวิงริงโก้อีโต้บั๊มพ์) Featured in Deaw Stand Up Comedy 11 (เดี่ยว 11)

DTK BOY BAND A collective music by Udom Taephanich, Singto Namchoke, and Kong Huayrai

Single

Directorial Works

MV Long Rak (ลองรัก) - DTK BOY BAND - 2019 MV Long Ruay (ลองรวย)- DTK BOY BAND - 2019 MV Rong Cham (รองช้ำ) - DTK BOY BAND - 2563 Official Lyric Video Rong Cham (รองช้ำ) - DTK BOY BAND - 2020 MV Kuen Gu Sa (Long Tuang)(คืนกูสา (ลองทวง)) - DTK Thai Baan Project (ไทบ้านโปรเจ็กต์) - 2021 Advertisement - SINGER 'A Single Card Can Simplify A Burden' (หนักไปให้เราช่วยด้วยบัตรใบเดียว) - 2021 Advertisement - SINGER 'Does this really exist?' (อย่างนี้ก็มีด้วยเหรอ?) - 2021

Exhibition ART? - Na Phra Lan, Bangkok, 1998 Ya Ra-bai (ยาระบาย) - About Cafe, Bangkok, 1999 Udom on Canvas - Room Service, Bangkok, 2000 Voodoo Gudo - Toh Kim, Bangkok, 2001 The Painting I Like - Gongdee Gallery, Chiang Mai, 2002 Art Against War - Art Dharma Tunnel, Chiang Mai, 2003 Free-dom - Ega Gallery, Chiang Mai, 2004 Yokohama Triennale 2005 - Yamashita Pier, Yokohama, Japan, 2005 Domcumentary - J Gallery, J Avenue Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok. Exhibition: 2–31 July 2006 PLAT FORM new media lab - The work titled Dark Conversation is an interactive piece created in collaboration with Pornthaveesak Rimsakul. It was held at the Art and Cultural Center of the Science and Technology Information Institute (Central Library) of Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok from 23 November – 16 December 2006. Project Zero - Central World, Bangkok. Exhibition: 9 – 14 June 2007 Myspace - FAT FESTIVEL#7 - Challenger Hall 2-3, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. Exhibition: 10–11 November 2007 CHANGE - Hof Art, Bangkok, 2008 No Wall : Art and Friendship - Council Printing House (โรงพิมพ์คุรุสภาเก่า), Bangkok. Exhibition: 16-30 August 2008 Kerene (ขี้เหร่เนะ) - J Gallery, J Avenue Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok. Exhibition: 23 October – 5 November 2008 Rapper - Gallerian N Lumpini, Bangkok. Exhibition: 14 November – 23 December 2008 Supernormality - J Gallery, J Avenue Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok. Exhibition: 31 July – 13 August 2009 I Need A Life Coach - Trendy Gallery River City, Bangkok. 21 May – 24 July 2022 Lost in DOMLand - Solo Art Exhibition - Icon Siam, Bangkok, 7 June - 3 August 2025

Charity Taephanich has participated in and supported the Luuk Rieang Vulnerable Group since January 2013. Participated in the project 'Kao Kon La Kao (Step for Each Other) (ก้าวคนละก้าว): For 11 Hospitals Nationwide in November - December, 2018. Kao Kon La Kao Foundation established by Toon Bodyslam Broadcast a live Nano concert for 6 hours, raising 3.5 million baht for the recovery efforts in Ubon Ratchathani after the floods in October, 2019. Organized the DTK LIVE IN Ubon event with the theme 'Eat for Free, Watch for Free, Enjoy for Free' (กินฟรี เบิ่งฟรี ม่วนฟรี) In April 2020, the 'Talad Jai' program was launched via social media as a platform to support medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, raising a total of 44 million baht in donations.

Awards The various works created by Udom Taephanich have led to recognition from many media outlets, praising Udom Taephanich as an important figure who has contributed to societal development. He has received numerous awards, such as...

In 1997, he was selected as Person of the Year by the Jutprakai column of the Bangkok Business newspaper. In 1999, The Nation newspaper's special issue selected Udom Taephanich as one of the 100 people of the century in the field of acting. In 1999, Hi Class magazine named Udom Taephanich as one of the 50 most influential thinkers in Thailand. In 2006, Udom Taephanich received the Kom Chad Luek Award for Best Leading Actor for his role in the film Loveaholic In 2008, Udom Taephanich was nominated for the 16th Entertainment Critics Association Awards in the Best Leading Actor category for his role in the film Bus Lane (film) In 2012, Udom Taephanich was nominated for the Koed Award of the Year at the first Koed Awards event. In 2012, Udom Taephanich was selected as the Most Talked About Person Online of the Year by Mthai (Top Talk About Guy). In 2013, Udom Taephanich received the 14th Thep Thong Award on 23 April 2013, in the category of Outstanding Television and Radio Personality. He was recognized for his contributions to society and his widely acknowledged work, especially in Stand Up Comedy performances. In 2017, Udom Taephanich was nominated for the award of Most Influential Social Figure Not Using Social Media at the first Elle Men's Social Media Awards, organized by Elle Men magazine. (Elle Men’s Social Influencers who Don’t Use Social Media)