Thai influencer, writer, and actor
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Born | (1991-10-02) 2 October 1991 (age 32)
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Other names | Parry (nickname) |
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Praiwan Wannabut (Thai: ไพรวัลย์ วรรณบุตร; born 2 October 1991), nicknamed Parry (Thai: แพรรี่), is a Thai influencer, writer, and actor. He was formerly a Buddhist monk known as Phra Maha Praiwan Worawanno (Thai: พระมหาไพรวัลย์ วรวณฺโณ).
Biography
Life as a Buddhist monk
Praiwan was born into a poor family in Tha Mai, Chanthaburi.[1] Upon completing primary school, he entered monastic life so that he could further his study despite his family's financial situation.[1] He was first ordained as a novice in Sukhothai province. By the age of 18, he had attained Level 7 in the study of Pali, the language of the Theravada canon.[2]
He moved to Wat Soi Thong in Bangkok for advanced studies and became the first novice monk from Sukhothai to complete Level 9 in Pali – equivalent to a bachelor's degree. By the time he was 20, he was ordained as a monk under the auspices of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.[3] He graduated with two-second degrees from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and Ramkhamhaeng University.[4]
In September of 2021, he was made popular by his appearance on a Facebook Live in a joint appearance with Sompong Nakhonthaisong [th] (Luang Phi Sompong Talbuddhadho). More than 200,000 people watched the livestream. The Facebook Live was unpopular among Thai conservatives, however, as they believed the duo was making a mockery of Buddhism. Fans defended them, auguring the duo wanted to teach about dharma to Thai teenagers in a contemporary fashion.[5][6]
Present life
He is no longer a monk, deciding instead to instead pursue a career in entertainment and literature.[7] He also has been an influencer and actor since February 2022. He is openly LGBTQ+.[8]
Filmography
Television dramas
Television series
Television sitcoms
Films
Television
- 2023 : เกาข่าวเอามันส์ Every Monday to Friday at 9:40-10:25 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday at 10:10-10:55 a.m. On Air Ch.8 With ต๊ะ-ภัทรพล นิธิวรพล (January 2, 2023-)
- 2023 : ฟาดหัวข่าว Every Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. On Air Amarin TV With Willy McIntosh, Ratchanok Suwannaket (February 4, 2023-)
Online
- 2021 : YouTube:ไพรวัลย์ [Official Channel]
- 2022 : นินทาประเทศไทย On Air YouTube:NANAKE555 (2022)
- 2022 : แย่งซีน EP.1 On Air YouTube:ช่อง8 : Thai Ch8
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