Rhatha Phongam

Career overview

Rhatha Phongam was born on 19 May 1983 in Bangkok, Thailand, and is professionally known by the stage name รฐา โพธิ์งาม as well as the nicknames Ying and Yayaying. She is the daughter of comedic actor Noi Phongam. From the age of six she studied ballet, and by sixteen she had recorded with leading Thai musicians and released her debut album. Her formal education includes primary studies at St. Joseph Bangna School, secondary completion at Phraharuthai Convent School (Mathayom 6), a bachelor’s degree in English from the Faculty of Humanities at Bangkok University, and a master’s degree in Business Economics from the same university’s Faculty of Economics. She also spent a year in Australia to improve her English, and is described as an international talent fluent in the language.

In her professional career Rhatha Phongam is recognized primarily as an actress and singer. According to the Movie Database she has accumulated 48 credited acting roles across film and television, establishing her as a notable figure in Thai entertainment. Her work is catalogued on platforms such as TMDB, Wikipedia, Rotten Tomatoes, and various Czech film sites, confirming her status as a widely documented performer. The breadth of her credited appearances underscores a sustained presence in the industry, while her musical background and dance training contribute to her versatile artistic profile.