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Why This Thai Actor's TikTok Feels Like Chatting With Old Friends
If you’ve ever scrolled through TikTok wondering why some creators feel like you’ve known them forever, Thai actor Poon Mitpakdee’s account (@poon_mit12) might just be your new comfort zone. Forget the overly polished influencer aesthetic—Poon’s feed is a low-key hangout session with your effortlessly cool friend who *also* happens to star in popular Thai dramas. At 25, he’s got that Sagittarius energy (born December 4, 1999) radiating through snippets of him practicing guitar covers in his dorm room or groggily attempting morning workouts. You’ll spot his 177cm frame crammed into tiny café booths while joking about university deadlines—relatable, unfiltered, and refreshingly void of forced positivity. His captions? Just short enough to feel like a text from your buddy: *“When you remember exams are tomorrow 😭 #JournalismStudentLife.”*
Poon’s content thrives on the tiny, human moments big creators often skip. One video shows him fumbling with a tangled charm bracelet while casually chatting about his role in *We Are* (stepping in for Pawin last February), followed by a clip of him burning macarons in a baking experiment. It’s this “try-fail-laugh” rhythm that makes followers feel like they’re peeking into his diary. Behind-the-scenes glimpses from projects like *Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist* or *Not Friends* (where he played Thanon) aren’t glamorous reels—they’re him giggling with castmates over flubbed lines or dissecting Thai slang with his costars. No corporate voiceovers, no “5 KEYS TO SUCCESS” lectures. Just genuine snippets that remind you stars are… people.
What truly glue-kits his community is how he treats fans like co-conspirators, not just viewers. His fandom name “MIT” (from the first three letters of his name, meaning “friend” in Thai) isn’t just a label—it’s a vibe. He’ll stitch fan videos asking for Thai language tips, then reply with playful corrections like *“Close! But say ‘khop khun’ like you mean it 😉”*. During a recent livestream, he interrupted his own makeup tutorial to answer a fan’s question about handling stress: *“Some days I just sit by the river near Kanchanaburi [his hometown] and eat mango sticky rice. No filters. Zero.”* That’s the magic—he swaps influencer grandstanding for real talk about being an only child navigating fame while studying journalism at Thammasat University.
Dig deeper, and you’ll notice how his roots shape his content. Hailing from Phanom Thuan District—a quiet riverside area—he occasionally shares sun-drenched clips of family trips back home, feeding stray dogs or helping his mom prep street-food dishes. It’s a stark contrast to Bangkok’s glittery entertainment scene, and he never hides it. In one viral video, he compared GMMTV (his agency) auditions to “racing pigs at the local fair: messy, hopeful, and everyone’s cheering anyway.” You don’t just see his career; you feel the journey—the ex-model turned actor who’s still figuring it out, one imperfect take at a time.
Poon’s TikTok isn’t about virality. It’s a digital campfire where 300K+ followers gather for warmth without pretense. In an era of algorithm-chasing stunts, his power lies in whispering instead of shouting. Whether he’s debating pineapple on pizza with his *Perfect 10 Liners* cast or sharing study tips between drama shoots, he’s proof that sometimes the most impactful content is simply showing up as you are—homework scattered, hair unstyled, and heart wide open.
