Isan - Notable Natives or Residents

Notable Natives or Residents

Buddhist monks
  • Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Thera, born in Ubon Ratchatani province.
  • Luang Por Ajahn Chah, born in Ubon Ratchatani province.
  • Luangta Ajahn Maha Bua, born in Udon Thani province.
  • Luang Por Koon Paritsudtho, born in Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Writers
  • Pira Sudham, born in Buriram province.
Actors
  • Nadech Kugimiya, born in Khon Kaen province.
  • Sombat Metanee, born in Ubon Ratchatani province.
  • Tony Jaa, born in Surin province.
Comedians
  • Petchtai Wongkamlao (Mum Jokmok), born in Yasothon province.
  • Suthep Po-ngam, born in Ubon Ratchatani province.
Martial arts choreographers
  • Panna Rittikrai, born in Khon Kaen province.
Singers
  • Jintara Poonlarp, born in Roi Et province, singing styles: Mor lam, String (Thai pop).
  • Banyen Rakgan, born in Ubon Ratchatani province, singing styles: Mor lam, Luk thung.
  • Tai Orathai, born in Ubon Ratchatani province, singing styles: Mor lam, Luk thung.
  • Siriporn Ampaipong, born in Udon Thani province, singing styles: Mor lam, Luk thung.
  • Asanee & Wasan Chotikul, born in Loei province, singing styles: Rock
  • Pongsit Kamphee, born in Nong Khai province, singing styles: Songs for Life
  • Sek Loso, born in Nakhon Ratchasima province, singing styles: Rock
Sports
  • Paradorn Srichaphan tennis player, born in Khon Kaen province.
  • Anon Sangsanoi football player, born in Nakhon Ratchasima province, currently playing with BEC Tero Sasana FC, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Surat Sukha football player, born in Sakon Nakhon province, currently playing with Melbourne Victory FC, Victoria, Australia.
  • Sutee Suksomkit football player, born in Chaiyaphum province, currently playing with Melbourne Victory FC, Victoria, Australia.

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