Harit Buayoi (Thai: หฤษฎ์ บัวย้อย; born 19 August 1999), nicknamed Keng (Thai: เก่ง), is a Thai actor and model under Domundi TV. He is also represented by Red Modelling Thailand. He is best known for his roles in The Paradise of Thorns (2024) and Khemjira (2025).

Early life and education

Harit Buayoi was born on 19 August 1999 in Phayao Province, Thailand. He is of Thai Lue descent. He grew up in a rubber farming family in a small village in Phu Sang district. He has a sister who is older than him by 13 years.

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Thai Language Education from the University of Phayao in 2024. He had the opportunity to teach at his childhood school, Ban Nong Lao Community School.

Career

Harit competed in the Mister Chinese Chiang Mai 2021, coming in second place. He won in the competition Yee Peng Thepbut Chiang Mai 2022, as well as Mister Yeepeng Popular Vote in 2023.

After learning that his family was burdened with debt, he decided to move to Bangkok to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, hoping to find opportunities to support his family. In 2023, he joined Domundi TV as part of the third generation through the reality show DMD Friendship, where he was awarded the Best Partner Award with Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping).

Harit made his breakthrough with his acting debut as Jingna in the film The Paradise of Thorns (2024). He starred in his first lead role in Khemjira (2025), alongside Napatsakorn Pingmuang (Namping).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2024The Paradise of ThornsJingnaSupporting role
2025Diva, La VieAlex KimSupporting role

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2025KhemjiraPharan / Phawat / PhuchaginOne 31, IQIYIMain role
Me and WhoKornWeTVGuest role (Ep. 1, 4–5)
ZomvivorPhatNetflixSupporting role
TBAMagic LoverLee LikhitMain role
Ho Tua Di

Music video appearances

YearTitleArtistRef.
2024"Heartstopper"Mabelz PiXXiE
"รักเธอใหม่ได้หรือเปล่า (One More Chance)"MXFRUIT

Discography

Singles

Collaborations

YearTitle
2024"Cuteness Center" (ศูนย์รวมความน่ารัก) (with DMD Gen 3)
2025"Forever" (รักนี้) (with Aof Pongsak)

Soundtrack appearances

YearTitleAlbumRef.
2025"To the Moon"Rabbit on the Moon OST
"Be Strong" (ใจจงมั่น) (with Prang Prangthip)Khemjira OST
"Mantra" (มนตรา)
"Never Apart" (ทุกชาติภพ) (with Namping Napatsakorn)
"Beast" (as Alex Kim)Diva, La Vie OST
"มันส์มากคุณน้า" (with Plaifun Margaret Heng, Takhli Gang, as Alex Kim)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
AwardYearCategoryNominee/workResultRef.
Feed x Khaosod Awards2025Best Chemistrywith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
GQ Thailand Men of the Year2025Rising Star of the YearHarit BuayoiWon
Howe Awards2025Shining Male AwardNominated
Kazz Awards2025Best Actor of the YearNominated
2026Pending
Couple of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangPending
Kom Chad Luek Awards2025Best Supporting Actor - FilmHarit BuayoiNominated
2026Most Popular Thai Pop SingerPending
Popular BL (Boys' Love) Coupleswith Napatsakorn PingmuangPending
Lifestyle Asia 50 Icons2025Rising IconsHarit BuayoiWon
Maya Superstar Idol Awards2026Popular Male Couple of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangPending
Best Series Soundtrack of the Year"Be Strong"Pending
Best Actor of the YearHarit BuayoiPending
Idol of the YearPending
Maya TV Awards2025Rising Star Male of the YearWon
Male Couple of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
Mchoice & Mint Awards2025Best Rookie of the YearHarit BuayoiNominated
Nine Entertain Awards2025Rising Screen Couplewith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
2026People's FavoriteHarit BuayoiNominated
Couple of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
Shining Star of the YearWon
Sanook Top of the Year Awards2025Rising StarHarit BuayoiNominated
Rising Male Couplewith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
Suphannahong National Film Awards2025Best Supporting ActorHarit BuayoiNominated
T-Pop of the Year Music Awards2025Most Popular OST of the Year"Be Strong"Nominated
Thailand Box Office Awards2025Couple of the Year (Series)with Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
Actor in a Series of the YearHarit BuayoiNominated
Thailand Box Office Movie Awards2024Supporting Actor of the YearNominated
Thailand Social Awards2026Best Entertainment Figures Performance on Social Media – ActorWon
The People Awards2026Popular of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
The Viral Hits Awards2025Best Viral Creator of the YearHarit BuayoiWon
Best BL Actor of the YearNominated
Best BL Couple of the Yearwith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
Y Entertain Awards2025Rising Star CoupleNominated
Y Universe Awards2024Rising StarHarit BuayoiWon
2025The Best Character of the YearMaster Pharan (Harit Buayoi)Won
The Best Partnerwith Napatsakorn PingmuangWon
The Best Couplewith Napatsakorn PingmuangNominated
The Best Leading RoleHarit BuayoiNominated
The Best Series OST."Be Strong"Nominated

External links

  • Media related to Harit Buayoi at Wikimedia Commons
  • at IMDb
  • on Instagram