Nationality: Thai

Language: English,Thai

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SAHAJAK BOONTHANAKIT - Actor / Singer / Artist

Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Sahajak Boonthanakit spent over a decade
in Nairobi, Kenya and more than 20years in New York before returning
to Thailand. His acting journey began on stage in Kenya National
Theater, where he performed for four years.
In 1999, upon returning to Thailand, he landed his first film role in The
BEACH alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, followed by BROKE DOWN PALACE
with Claire Danes. Since then, he has appeared in over 100 productions,
most notable of which are The LADY (2011) with Michelle Yeoh,
ONLY GOD FORGIVES (2015) with Ryan Gosling, and NO ESCAPE (2015)
with Pierce Brosnan and Owen Wilson.
In 2022, he portrayed the Governor of Chiang Rai in 13 LIVES, directed
by Ron Howard. The film, based on the true story of the Tham Luang
cave rescue, starred Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.
His performance as the determined and composed governor added
depth to this remarkable real-life event.
In 2025, Sahajak portrays Col. Nagg in ALIEN-EARTH, with Sydney
Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, directed by Noah Hawley and co-
produced by Ridley Scott. His other international releases this year
include NIGHT HEAT, a Korean film directed by Kim Pan Soo starring
Jang Dong-Gun and Woo Do-Hwan, and a Hong Kong action thriller,
The FURIOUS, with Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian helmed by
Kenji Tanigaki .
In recognition of his contributions to foreign films produced in Thailand,
Sahajak was awarded the Thailand International Film Destination
accolade in 2015.