Mike Theodor Platte (Thai: ไมค์ เทโอดอร์ พลัตเต้; born 31 January 2003), known professionally as Panitan Budkaew (Thai: ปณิธาน บุตรแก้ว), nicknamed Mikey, is a Thai-German actor, best known for his role as Mom Luang Chatklao Juthathep in the 2024 Thai television series Duangjai Dhevaprom.

Panitan Budkaew
ปณิธาน บุตรแก้ว
Budkaew in 2024
Born
Mike Theodor Platte

(2003-01-31) 31 January 2003 (age 21)
Other namesMikey
Alma materRangsit University
OccupationActor
Years active2023–present
AgentChannel 3
Notable workMaj., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep in Duangjai Dhevaprom
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Early life and education

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Mike Theodor Platte was born on January 31, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the only son in the family and was known to his family as Pussgurka. At the age of 3, he permanently moved from Sweden back to Lampang, Thailand. Mike is quadrilingual. He speaks 4 languages; Swedish, Thai, English, and German.

Mike graduated primary school from Anuban Lampang Khelangrat Anusorn School. During grade 5, he participated in the "GLOBE Student Research Competition 2014 (GLOBE SRC 2014) held by The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST)-The GLOBE Program Thailand" in which he carried out Environmental Science research on a topic "Comparison of The Soil Moisture Levels Around Stone Dam, Earthen Dam and Undammed Areas at Wat Monphayachae, Lampang Thailand" and was awarded for an outstanding oral presentation. [1] Later, he was selected to present his research at the "GLOBE Learning Expedition (GLE) and Annual Partner Meeting" held in New Delhi, India, on 3 - 8 August 2014.[2] He graduated with a high school diploma from Lampang Kanlayani School.

In 2024, he graduated with a bachelor's degree from communication arts at Rangsit University with a 3.51 unweighted GPA.[3]

Career

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During the time he lived in Lampang, he also worked as a crew team member at a restaurant. During his free time, he and his friends busked on the street by playing guitar to raise money for tuition. Charnchalard Dhaweesap, a famous Thai agent and producer, discovered him. Due to his talent and charisma, Dhaweesap then invited and encouraged him to the entertainment industry. He signed a contract with Channel 3 as an actor. In 2022, He began his acting debut as a leading role in the television classic series Duangjai Dhevaprom,[4] starring with an actress, Narilya Gulmongkolpech. Later, he also played a protagonist in Sweetest Taboo along with Peranee Kongthai.

Filmography

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Television Series

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Year English title Original title Role Network Notes Ref.
2024 Duangjai Dhevaprom-Laorchan ดวงใจเทวพรหม ลออจันทร์ Maj., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep Channel 3/ Netflix Lead role [5]
Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanreutai ดวงใจเทวพรหม ขวัญฤทัย Main role [6]
Duangjai Dhevaprom-Jaipisut ดวงใจเทวพรหม ใจพิสุทธิ์ Lt. Col., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep Lead role
Duangjai Dhevaprom-Dujapsorn ดวงใจเทวพรหม ดุจอัปสร
Duangjai Dhevaprom-Poncheewan ดวงใจเทวพรหม พรชีวัน Col., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep
Sweetest Taboo หวานรักต้องห้าม Katha Channel 3 Main role [7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2024 Nineentertain Awards[8] Popularity Award Nominated
Filial Gratitude Awards[9] Won
Maya TV Awards Male Rising Star of The Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai Won

References

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  1. ^ "ผลงานวิจัยการประกวด GLOBE Student Research Competition". globefamily.ipst.ac.th. March 24, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "GLE - New Delhi, India Presentation". golbe.gov. August 8, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "ว่าที่บัณฑิต! "ไมกี้ ปณิธาน" ภูมิใจสุดๆ ทุ่มเทเรียน 3 ปีจบป.ตรี" [Future Graduates! “Mike Panitan” feels content after spend 3 college years]. www.entertainment.trueid.net (in Thai). 2024-09-06.
  4. ^ "ช่อง 3 เปิดตัว 10 นักแสดง "ดวงใจเทวพรหม" สุดปัง!" [Channel 3 introduces 10 actors from "Duang Jai Tewaprom" who are super awesome!]. Mgr (in Thai). 2022-03-25.
  5. ^ "สรุปผังตัวละคร ดวงใจเทวพรหม ใครเป็นใครในตระกูลจุฑาเทพ". Thairath. March 7, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "เรื่องย่อ ขวัญฤทัย : ดวงใจเทวพรหม ละครช่อง 3". Sanook. May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "เรื่องย่อ หวานรักต้องห้าม The Sweetest Taboo (2567) ละครดราม่าโรแมนติก ช่อง 3". Sanook. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "ผู้เข้าชิงรางวัล NINEENTERTAIN AWARDS 2024". NineEntertain. June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. ^ ""ไมกี้ ปณิธาน" รับรางวัลลูกกตัญญูเนื่องในวันแม่แห่งชาติ2567". trueid. August 12, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.