Nat Puvanai
Actor · 1946 – 2025 · Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
Nat was the son of Police Colonel Siri Kochahiran, former Governor of Yala Province. He completed his secondary education at Santi Rat Bamrung School (later renamed Santi Rat Wittayalai School) and studied Political Science and Public Administration at San Sebastián-Recoletas College in Manila, Philippines. He then served in the Department of Local Administration and Ministry of Interior, holding the position of District Clerk. Nat simultaneously acted in films and television, starting with the charity drama "Goodbye Nan Chao" on Channel 7 and the film "Mae Sri Phrai" with Petchara Chaowarat. He continued to appear in numerous films and television series, playing leading, supporting, and minor roles. After leaving the entertainment industry, he served in the civil service until his retirement in 2006 as Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. In 2007, he ran for Member of Parliament for Chaiyaphum Province, Constituency 2, under the Phuea Phaen Din Party, but was not elected. He married Nittaya Panathuk, former Vice President of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Red Cross and the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Housewives Association, and had four children, one of whom is Jarusiri Puvanai, also an actress. In his later years, Nat continued to have acting roles periodically until he passed away from pulmonary edema on October 16, 2025 at the age of 79.
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Movie5.9HistoryWarDuring the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.
Movie5.0ActionHorrorA giant crocodile is killing and frightening people living nearby rivers. Two men, whose wives and daughter have been killed by the crocodile, decide to chase and eliminate it.
Movie6.2ActionA King Boxer named Chow (Meng Fei) visits a friend in Thailand. She introduces him to her boyfriend, who's a Thai boxer. Chow saves the Thai boxer from some thugs and the two become friends. Chow teaches him the knife style. Meanwhile back in China, Chow's brother and sister look after his kung fu school. A Japanese martial artist (Kurata) visits the school looking for Chow. Kurata fights and beats his brother instead and develops strong liking for Chow's sister. Chow returns to China and has to defend his school's honor against Kurata.
Movie4.0ActionHorrorA giant crocodile is terrorizing Thai villagers. A group of adventurers set out by boat to track it down and kill it. The Korean cut is lost, however, every other export release/recut survives.
Movie5.2ActionAdventurePherg, the renowned leader of a famous gang of armed thieves, returns to his home town on a quest for revenge. Years earlier Pherg's father was killed by Sergeant Tom, a corrupt former cop turned arms dealer, extortionist and all around Mafioso and Pherg was forced to flee for his life but he goes back now to set things right.
Movie4.2ActionAdventureTarutao Island is Thailand's version of Alcatraz. This jailbreak movie centers on the elaborate schemes of the beleaguered inmates, assisted by some of the native women, to flee the island prison to get their freedom of the mainland. To do this, they must escape brutal guards, and an ocean full of crocodiles.
MovieMysteryHorrorA series of murders at a hotel (plus some missing money) has the police investigating the hotel staff. However, someone has actually been possessed by a ghost. After thinking they've driven out the evil spirit, a family takes possession of the property and move in, but the spirit returns.
MovieDramaMysteryA group of white slavers think they've hit the jackpot when they stumble across a cave filled with young and beautiful girls. They don't realize this all-female society consists of deadly snake women.