Natapohn Tameeruks

Natapohn Tameeruks, known to fans simply as Taew, is a Thai actress, model, and YouTuber who has become one of the most recognizable faces on Channel 3. Born February 6, 1989, in Bangkok, she has spent nearly two decades commanding the small screen with a string of high-profile dramas that blend romance, family conflict, and social commentary.

Her Instagram alone counts over 7 million followers, and her YouTube channel has amassed more than 3.9 million views. Taew's appeal reaches well beyond Thailand, with a dedicated fan club in the Philippines and a notable following among young Chinese netizens. In January 2025, she married businessman Pranai Phornprapha, linking her to one of Thailand's wealthiest families. [edit]

Taew grew up in Bangkok in a Chinese-Thai household. Her father served as a police officer, a detail that would later echo in her role in Game of Outlaws, where her character's father is killed in the line of duty. Details about her schooling remain private, but her path into entertainment began in 2006, when she was just 17, through the modeling and acting route typical of many Thai stars.

Those early years were a quiet apprenticeship. She took on minor roles and built her craft under the wing of Channel 3, the network that would become her professional home for nearly two decades. By her early twenties, she was already a familiar presence on Thai television, though the breakthrough that would define her career was still a few years away. [edit]

Taew's breakthrough arrived in 2014 with Ngao Jai, where her portrayal of Soifah earned widespread critical praise. That same year she starred in Roy Rak Hak Liam Tawan and Roy Fun Tawan Duerd, cementing her reputation as a leading lady. In 2017, Kleun Cheewit became a ratings juggernaut, pushing her into the top tier of Thai actresses.

She continued to choose demanding roles: Fai Ruk Fai Sorn Ruk (2020) tested her emotional range, while Six Characters (2022) showed a more experimental side. In 2023, she starred in Nobody's Happy if I'm Not alongside Taksaorn Paksukcharern, Naphat Siangsomboon, and Prudtichai Ruayfupant, and took on the role of Jennifer in Game of Outlaws for GMA Entertainment. The following year, she headlined Kissed by the Rain opposite Mario Maurer. Alongside acting, she has built a parallel career as a model and YouTuber, and launched her own brands, @kaopiaksen.bkk and @mibykaopiaksen. [edit]

Taew projects a polished, warm image that fits her status as a top-tier Channel 3 star. On Instagram, she blends professional photoshoots with glimpses of her personal life and her business ventures, giving fans a curated but approachable view. Her nickname, Taew, is used universally across Thailand and abroad, a sign of her mainstream familiarity. She maintains a strong international fan base, particularly in the Philippines and China, where her dramas have found dedicated audiences. [edit]

Natapohn Tameeruks commands a massive digital footprint that stretches from Bangkok to the streets of Manila and the forums of China. While her Instagram boasts over 7 million followers, her audience does not rally under a single official banner or chant a unified name in stadiums. Fans in the Philippines maintain a dedicated club on X, yet they operate without a formal collective noun for their group. Her popularity manifests through specific actions rather than organized lore; she is celebrated as an internet phenomenon among young Chinese netizens, a rare cross-border connection few Thai actresses secure. In April 2025, reports confirmed she was touring Hanoi, Vietnam, further cementing her reach across Southeast Asia. Her recent wedding to Pranai Phornprapha linked her to one of Thailand's wealthiest dynasties, drawing global attention to her personal life alongside her professional work. She has appeared in films like Nobody's Happy if I'm Not and Kissed by the Rain, while her YouTube channel accumulates millions of views through collaborations with major brands. Despite this widespread recognition and a string of high-profile dramas on Channel 3, no documented fan rituals, subway ad campaigns, or viral myths have emerged to define her fandom culture. The audience remains vast but informal, united by appreciation for her roles rather than a shared mythology. This global influence places her firmly within the current landscape of entertainment. Natapohn Tameeruks is currently the 58th most famous person in Thai Drama according to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, holding steady from the previous cycle.[edit]

Taew became an internet phenomenon among young Chinese netizens, a cross-border appeal that few Thai actresses achieve. She maintains a dedicated Philippine fan club on X, @natapohntphofc, which recently celebrated her work being named "2nd Best Drama of the Year." Her character in Game of Outlaws was named Jennifer, a small detail that delighted fans of the action series. Her husband's family, the Phornpraphas, are listed by Forbes as one of Thailand's wealthiest business dynasties, making her marriage a fixture in Thai celebrity news. In April 2025, she was reported to be touring Hanoi, Vietnam, continuing her international presence. Earlier that same month, she and her husband celebrated their honeymoon in the Philippines, marking a significant chapter in her personal life after marrying businessman Pranai Phornprapha in January 2025. She also participated in the Busan International Film Festival in September 2022, appearing on the global stage for her film work. Her social media presence includes collaborations with luxury brands like Chiva-Som International Health Resorts, showcasing her versatility beyond acting.[edit]

Taew was born into a Chinese-Thai family in Bangkok. Her father was a police officer, a profession that would later influence her role in Game of Outlaws, where her character's father dies in the line of duty. In January 2025, she married Pranai Phornprapha, the managing director of Siam Design Hotels and Siam Country Club Bangkok, and creative director of Siam Mövenpick. The couple has not publicly reported any children as of 2026. [edit]

Taew has shared the screen with several prominent Thai actors. She starred alongside Taksaorn Paksukcharern, Naphat Siangsomboon, and Prudtichai Ruayfupant in Nobody's Happy if I'm Not (2023), and with Mario Maurer in Kissed by the Rain (2024). Her husband, Pranai Phornprapha, is a businessman connected to the Forbes-listed Phornprapha family. [edit]

Taew's public dating history is remarkably private. The only confirmed relationship is with Pranai Phornprapha, a Thai businessman. The couple began dating around 2020 and were together for roughly five years before marrying in January 2025. Their wedding was followed by a honeymoon in the Philippines, and in April 2025 they toured Hanoi, Vietnam together. As of 2026, Taew is married to Pranai, and no children have been publicly reported. [edit]

iFANN currently estimates Taew's net worth at $10 Million in 2026. Her income flows primarily from her acting career on Channel 3, where she has been a leading lady for over a decade, commanding top-tier salaries for each drama. Modeling contracts and her YouTube channel, which has accumulated over 3.9 million views, add to her earnings. She also runs two brands, @kaopiaksen.bkk and @mibykaopiaksen, which appear to be fashion or lifestyle ventures based on her Instagram bio. Her marriage to Pranai Phornprapha, whose family is among Thailand's wealthiest, places her within a broader business empire, though her personal fortune derives from her own work.[edit]

Specific award wins for Taew are not well-documented in English sources, but her fan club has noted her work being named "2nd Best Drama of the Year." Further research from Thai-language sources would be needed to compile a complete list. [edit]