| Panitan Budkaew | |
| Native Name: | ปณิธาน บุตรแก้ว |
| Native Name Lang: | th |
| Other Names: | Mikey |
| Birth Name: | Mike Theodor Platte |
| Birth Date: | 31 January 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Height: | 180 cm |
| Alma Mater: | Rangsit University |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 2023–present |
| Agent: | Channel 3 |
| Notable Works: | Maj., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep in Duangjai Dhevaprom |
Mike Theodor Platte (th|ไมค์ เทโอดอร์ พลัตเต้; born 31 January 2003), known professionally as Panitan Budkaew (th|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.
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]
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.
| 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] |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nineentertain Awards[8] | Popularity Award | ||
| Filial Gratitude Awards[9] | ||||
| Maya TV Awards | Male Rising Star of The Year | Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai | ||