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Project Alpha
Promotional poster
Thaiโปรเจกต์ อัลฟ่า
GenreReality competition
Presented byPitipat Kootrakul
Starring
Music byAe Botcash
Opening theme"THE ALPHA"
by Project Alpha
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Keerati Supawa
  • Tanatat Chaiyaat
  • Phattarapon Poonpipat
Running time68–120 minutes
Production companyGMMTV
Original release
Network
ReleaseDecember 4, 2022 (2022-12-04) –
March 5, 2023 (2023-03-05)

Project Alpha (Thai: โปรเจกต์ อัลฟ่า; stylised in all caps) is a 2022 Thai reality competition show produced by GMMTV. It premiered on GMM25 and the show's YouTube channel on December 4, 2022, and aired on Sundays at 20:30 ICT.[1]

Twenty eight contestants were selected for the show and were split into two categories in the first episode; Alpha and Beta. The show finale was broadcast live on March 5, 2023 with the announcement of the final lineup who would debut as LYKN.[2]

Concept and format

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Project Alpha features an Alpha and Beta hierarchical framework, in which the four contestants with the best performances in the first episode are classified as Alpha, while the remaining contestants enter the Beta category.[3]

At the start of the show, all participants are divided into four groups. The top performer in each group will be chosen as Alpha based on votes from the judges and the group members, with the condition that contestants cannot vote for themselves. Once Alpha and Beta have been determined, the four Alphas are assigned to the same group, while the Beta group will be split up into four groups to participate in the subsequent performance mission based on the pre-established topic and song. Audience voting begins throughout the performance preparation time.

Following each group's performance, the judges will select the best Beta group, and from that group, the best Beta performer (Best Beta) will be selected. The Best Beta will be given the option to challenge one of the Alphas in an attempt to win the throne, and the Alpha with the fewest votes will be obliged to engage in the battle. Two of the three contestants then will be chosen to become Alphas. The fate of the remaining Beta contestants will also be decided by audience voting using the show's elimination mechanism.

In the final episode, the scoring method changes, with the 8 remaining Beta participants separated into two teams to compete against each other using a knockout format determined by the judges. The victorious team is immediately named the Best Beta, allowing them to fight against four Alpha entrants. Although the performance is performed in a group, the evaluation is thereafter done individually. Judges' evaluations make up half of the performance evaluation ratio, followed by guest judges' evaluations at 40% and audience votes at 10%.

Contestants

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Project Alpha was initially set to feature 28 participants.[4] However, soon before the show began, one of the contestants (Fiat) withdrew for health reasons.

Color key:

  Final members of LYKN
  Eliminated in the final episode
  Eliminated in the fourth elimination round
  Eliminated in the third elimination round
  Eliminated in the second elimination round
  Eliminated in the first elimination round
  Left the show
28 contestants
Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong
(William / วิลเลี่ยม) 		Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha
(Lego / เลโก้) 		Chayatorn Trairattanapradit
(Tui / ตุ้ย) 		Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong
(Hong / ฮง)
Thanat Danjesda
(Nut / นัท) 		Vendelbo Jakobsen
(Nicky / นิกกี้) 		Suvijak Piyanopharoj
(Keen / คีน) 		Wongphat Jiemvijid
(Deaw / เดียว)
Nattanon Tongsaeng
(Fluke / ฟลุ๊ค) 		Ochiris Suwanacheep
(Aungpao / อังเปา) 		Phassapong Boonvittayakul
(Time / ไทม์) 		Intouch Chaipisittikul
(Champ / แชมป์)
Nitiphas Wiriyakunaporn
(Music / มิวสิค) 		Chaiyatouch Suralertrungson
(PeemPeem / ภีมภีม) 		Parintorn Pirom
(Phat / ภัทร) 		Sorranan Suksawat
(Otto / อ๊อตโต้)
Peerakan Teawsuwan
(Ashi / อชิ) 		Kridchayaan Attavipach
(Prom / พร้อม) 		Sruj Kawekit p-nit
(Kop / คอป) 		Suphakorn Jariyanantakul
(Korn / กร)
Natthapong Thonguthaisiri
(Kenji / เคนจิ) 		Tanapon Hathaidachadusadee
(Kade / เขตต์) 		Ganokpon Phakphien
(Bigger / บิ๊กเกอร์) 		Pongpak Pimsarn
(Boss / บอส)
Kiratikarn Boonchu
(Karn / กานต์) 		Patiphat Suwannatrai
(Eark / เอิร์ก) 		Pakkawat Prasomsil
(NewEarth / นิวเอิร์ธ) 		Natthakorn Na Ayuthaya
(Fiat / เฟี๊ยต)

Missions

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Week 1: Searching for ALPHA

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In this round, the 27 contestants will be divided into four groups to perform individually in front of the judges and other contestants in their group. The judges and contestants later will vote to determine the Alpha, and contestants will be unable to vote for themselves.

Color key

  •   ALPHA
  •   BETA
Searching for ALPHA
Group Contestant ID Contestant Song Original Artist Results
BETA

Group 1

A24 Kridchayaan Attavipach (Prom) ห้ามทิ้ง Atom Chanakan BETA
A19 Vendelbo Jakobsen (Nicky) So Hot Luke Ishikawa BETA
A11 Kiratikarn Boonchu (Karn) ดวงเดือน Joey Phuwasit BETA
A06 Wongphat Jiemvijid (Deaw) จากคนรักเก่า Aof Pongsak BETA
A10 Tanapon Hathaidachadusadee (Kade) โรคประจำตัว Clash BETA
A04 Pongpak Pimsarn (Boss) อยู่ได้ได้อยู่ (ineednoone) Tilly Birds BETA
A27 Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong (William) ถ้าเราเจอกันอีก (Until Then) ALPHA
BETA

Group 2

A26 Chayatorn Trairattanapradit (Tui) แน่ใจไหม Nont Tanont BETA
A21 Sorranan Suksawat (Otto) So What Matcha Mosimann BETA
A13 Natthapong Thonguthaisiri (Kenji) L.O.V.E X3 Super Gang BETA
A25 Phassapong Boonvittayakul (Time) อ้าว Atom Chanakan BETA
A03 Ganokpon Phakphien (Bigger) ผมเป็นของคุณไปแล้ว Bie Sukrit BETA
A08 Nattanon Tongsaeng (Fluke) แค่พี่น้อง (Status) Tilly Birds ALPHA
A23 Parintorn Pirom (Phat) จังหวะหัวใจ Bie Sukrit BETA
BETA

Group 3

A18 Pakkawat Prasomsil (NewEarth) อยากได้อีกครั้ง Chin Chinawut BETA
A20 Thanat Danjesda (Nut) คุณและคุณเท่านั้น Kangsom Tanatat ALPHA
A02 Ochiris Suwanacheep (Aungpao) มองกี่ทีก็น่ารัก (Cute Cute) Nanon Korapat BETA
A12 Suvijak Piyanopharoj (Keen) คนมันรัก Ice Sarunyu BETA
A15 Suphakorn Jariyanantakul (Korn) ช่วงนี้ (Karma) Atom Chanakan BETA
A01 Peerakan Teawsuwan (Ashi) อยากโดนเป็นเจ้าของ Ice Sarunyu BETA
A05 Intouch Chaipisittikul (Champ) ซักกะนิด Tata Young BETA
BETA

Group 4

A09 Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (Hong) หมวยนี่คะ China Dolls BETA
A22 Chaiyatouch Suralertrungson (PeemPeem) o.k.นะคะ Katreeya English BETA
A16 Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha (Lego) อย่างนี้สิ (OUCH!) Hi-U ft. Pmpeem, Jay, Jung ALPHA
A17 Nitiphas Wiriyakunaporn (Music) Wait a Minute Bie Sukrit BETA
A07 Patiphat Suwannatrai (Eark) แฟนเธอ... (I Don't Like) Pam Pamiga ft. Hi-U BETA
A14 Sruj Kawekit p-nit (Kop) จริงๆมันก็ดี (Drunk) Gena Desouza BETA

Week 2 & 3: Survival BETA – Viral Songs

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The second week provides an overview of the training environment and preparation of the 27 contestants rather than a competition.

In the third week, the 23 Beta participants will be divided into four groups to compete, with each group assigned a "viral song." The best-performing group will be chosen, and the best Beta competitor from that group will be named the Best Beta. The Best Beta will then be able to choose an Alpha to compete for the Alpha title, while the Alpha with the fewest viewer votes will be compelled to compete. For the two groups that do not advance to the next round, the seven contestants who receive the fewest votes from viewers at home will be eliminated and removed from the competition. The Alpha group will also have to perform the assigned viral song, but it will not be judged.

Color key

  •   Best Group; qualified to the next round
  •   Best Beta
  •   Qualified to the next round
  •   Eliminated from the show
  •   Alpha
Viral Song Challenge
Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant
BETA

V1

Money Honey F.Hero x UrboyTJ ft. Minnie A01 Ashi
A02 Aungpao
A05 Champ
A09 Hong
A25 Time
A26 Tui
BETA

V2

เพื่อนเล่น ไม่เล่นเพื่อน (Just Being Friendly) Tilly Birds A06 Deaw
A12 Keen
A14 Kop
A15 Korn
A19 Nicky
A24 Prom
BETA

V3

เกินต้าน (Too Cute) PiXXiE
A03 Bigger
A10 Kade
A11 Karn
A13 Kenji
A17 Music
A22 PeemPeem
BETA

V4

ซูลูปาก้า ตาปาเฮ้ themoonwillalwaysbewithme
A04 Boss
A07 Eark
A18 NewEarth
A21 Otto
A23 Phat
ALPHA

ปล่อยจอย (Ploi Joy)

bamm A08 Fluke
A16 Lego
A20 Nut
A27 William

Week 4: 1st Challenge ALPHA

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In this round, three contestants have to perform a full solo performance in order to compete for the Alpha seats. The contenders are:

  • Best Beta, the best perfomer in the Survival BETA round, who earned the right to compete for the Alpha title.
  • Alpha, who was chosen by Best Beta to compete for the Alpha position.
  • Alpha, who receives the fewest votes from viewers at home that will be compelled to compete for the title of Alpha again.

Aside from the competition, there will be a special show featuring the top four contestants with the most votes.

1st Challenge ALPHA
Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position Results
A08 โต๊ะริม (melt) Nont Tanont Fluke ALPHA
the least votes		 Yes
A25 รักได้ป่าว Gavin.D ft. Pui, Varinz, Nonny9, Z Trip, Miteennn Time BEST BETA No
A20 อยากมีแฟนแล้ว Lipta ft. Lazyloxy Nut ALPHA challengee Yes
A26 แฟนเก่าคนโปรด (my fav ex) Slapkiss Tui SPECIAL SHOW
Top 4 Most Votes
A02 Aungpao
A05 Champ
A22 PeemPeem

Week 5: Survival BETA – Swag Songs

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In this round, 16 Beta will be divided into four groups, with each group assigned a "swag song." Four contestants from bottom two groups who get the least votes from the viewers will be eliminated.

Color key

  •   Best Group; qualified to the next round
  •   Best Beta
  •   Qualified to the next round
  •   Eliminated from the show
  •   Alpha
Swag Song Challenge
Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant
BETA

S1

แฟนใหม่หน้าคุ้น Maiyarap ft. Milli A02 Aungpao
A06 Deaw
A17 Music
A23 Phat
BETA

S2

หลอก NICECNX
A01 Ashi
A15 Korn
A24 Prom
A26 Tui
BETA

S3

เกินต้าน (Too Cute) PiXXiE
A09 Hong
A12 Keen
A19 Nicky
A25 Time
BETA

S4

ทน Sprite x Guygeegee
A05 Champ
A14 Kop
A21 Otto
A22 PeemPeem
ALPHA

ทรงอย่างแบด (Bad Boy)

Paper Planes A08 Fluke
A16 Lego
A20 Nut
A27 William

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 6: 2nd Challenge ALPHA

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Aside from the challenge, there's a special show from six contestants; two Alphas who didn't participate in the challenge, two Betas with the highest votes, Beta selected by the judges, and Beta selected by the special guests from last week.

2nd Challenge ALPHA
Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position Results
A08 ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง Three Man Down Fluke ALPHA
the least votes		 Yes
A09 Mirror Mirror F.Hero x Milli ft. Changbin Hong BEST BETA No
A16 ถามคำ (Question?) UrboyTJ Lego ALPHA challengee Yes
A20 ซ้อมมีแฟน (trial) Kinkaworn x bamm Nut ALPHA
didn't compete		 SPECIAL SHOW
A27 William
A21 Otto BETA
top 2 most votes
A22 PeemPeem
A19 Nicky BETA
selected by the judges
A06 Deaw BETA
selected by the guests

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 7: Survival BETA – Joh Songs

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In the seventh week, the remaining 12 Beta contestants are divided into three groups, with each group assigned a "joh song." Joh (Thai: โจ๊ะ) is a Thai slang term to describe the fun and excitement of an activity, especially at parties or gatherings with music and dancing.[5] Three contestants from the bottom group who get the fewest votes will be eliminated.

Color key

  •   Best Group; qualified to the next round
  •   Best Beta
  •   Qualified to the next round
  •   Eliminated from the show
  •   Alpha
Joh Song Challenge
Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant
BETA

J1

ชอบป่ะเนี่ย (Can I Call You Mine) Mai Davika A02 Aungpao
A06 Deaw
A09 Hong
A12 Keen
BETA

J2

หลอก NICECNX
A21 Otto
A22 PeemPeem
A23 Phat
A26 Tui
BETA

J3

Fire Boy PP Krit
A05 Champ
A17 Music
A19 Nicky
A25 Time
ALPHA

Good Boy

KJ A08 Fluke
A16 Lego
A20 Nut
A27 William

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 8: 3rd Challenge ALPHA

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Aside from the challenge, there's a special show from six contestants; two Alphas who didn't participate in the challenge, two Betas with the highest votes, Beta selected by the judges, and Beta selected by the special guests from last week.

3rd Challenge ALPHA
Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position Results
A20 Kryptonite Pun Nut ALPHA
the least votes		 No
A19 Stand by หล่อ New Country Nicky BEST BETA Yes
A27 ลืมไปแล้วว่าลืมยังไง (Fade) Jeff Satur William ALPHA challengee Yes
A16 พูดไม่คิด Season Five ft. F.Hero Lego ALPHA
didn't compete		 SPECIAL SHOW
A20 Fluke
A26 Tui BETA
top 2 most votes
A05 Champ
A12 Keen BETA
selected by the judges
A09 Hong BETA
selected by the guests

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 9: Survival BETA – Mashup Songs

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In the final round of the Survival BETA, the remaining 9 Beta contestants are divided into three groups, with each group assigned a "mashup song." A contestant from the bottom group who get the fewest votes will be eliminated.[6]

Color key

  •   Best Group; qualified to the next round
  •   Best Beta
  •   Qualified to the next round
  •   Eliminated from the show
  •   Alpha
Mashup Song Challenge
Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant
BETA

M1

มูเตลู (Mutelu) - ฉันจะฉาปเธอ (Curse) PiXXiE - bamm
A02 Aungpao
A05 Champ
A17 Music
BETA

M2

วายร้าย (Villain) - ร้ายก็รัก UrboyTJ - Joey Boy A12 Keen
A20 Nut
A26 Tui
BETA

M3

Sexy - Lady Paradox - 25hours A06 Deaw
A09 Hong
A25 Time
ALPHA

เพื่อน - ใครเพื่อนแก (Unfriend Zone)

Polycat - bamm A08 Fluke
A16 Lego
A19 Nicky
A27 William

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 10: 4th Challenge ALPHA

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Aside from the challenge, there's a special show from five contestants; two Alphas who didn't participate in the challenge, Beta with the highest votes, Beta selected by the judges, and Beta selected by the special guests from last week.[7]

4th Challenge ALPHA
Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position Results
A08 ลาก่อน YourMood Fluke ALPHA
the least votes		 No
A26 Very Very Small Youngohm Tui BEST BETA Yes
A16 17 นาที (17 mins) Milli ft. mints Lego ALPHA challengee Yes
A19 ชอบอยู่คนเดียว Ink Waruntorn Nicky ALPHA
didn't compete		 SPECIAL SHOW
A27 William
A05 Champ BETA
top votes
A20 Nut BETA
selected by the judges
A09 Hong BETA
selected by the guests

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Week 11 & 12: FINAL ROUND

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In the eleventh week, there's no competition; instead, the 8 Beta contestants must draw lots to be divided into two groups, as well as choose a song for the Final Round competition.

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

In the twelfth week, the rules and format of the Final Round are separated into two rounds, as follows:[8]

  • In Round 1, the eight Beta contestants will be divided into two groups of four each, and they will compete against one another using the song they have selected.[9] The judges of the program will decide the winner in a knockout round. The winning group will be the Best Beta for the entire group and will be eligible to compete in the final round against Alpha. Aside from that, there's also a special show from the Alpha group.
  • In Round 2, the Best Beta and Alpha groups will compete to perform their chosen songs and receive individual scores. The top four contestants with the highest overall points will be the show's winners. The performance evaluation ratio is 50% judge evaluations, 40% guest judge evaluations, and 10% audience votes during the broadcast.

During the winner announcement, it was a surprise that there was a title named King of Alpha, which was given to William by the judges.[10] Therefore the Alphas got an extra seat, making 5 victors from the show: William, Lego, Tui, Hong, and Nut.[11]

Color key

  •   Best Group & Best Beta; qualified to the next round
  •   Eliminated from the show
  •   Alpha
  •   Winner of the show
  •   King of Alpha; winner of the show
Final Round
Round Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant
Round 1
BETA

F1

ผู้โชคดี (The Lucky One) Nine by Nine A06 Deaw
A09 Hong
A12 Keen
A20 Nut
BETA

F2

พี่ไม่หล่อลวง BamBam A02 Aungpao
A05 Champ
A08 Fluke
A25 Time
Special Show
ALPHA มีแฟนแล้ว Oat Pramote ft. UrboyTJ A16 Lego
A19 Nicky
A26 Tui
A27 William
Round 2
BEST

BETA

เสแสร้ง (Pretend) Paper Planes ft. Moon
A06 Deaw
A09 Hong
A12 Keen
A20 Nut
ALPHA วัดปะหล่ะ? (Test Me) 4EVE
A16 Lego
A19 Nicky
A26 Tui
A27 William

Special Guests:

Special Guests – GMMTV Artists:

Aftermath

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LYKN debuted on May 5, 2023, with the single "เลิกกับเขาเดี๋ยวเหงาเป็นเพื่อน (MAY I?)".[12]

Other contestants
  • Some contestants signed with GMMTV:[13]
    • Fluke starred in the 2024 television series Wandee Goodday. He also participated in several OSTs under GMMTV Records.
    • Keen landed his first main role in the 2024 television series Only Boo! and participated in its OSTs.[14]
    • Aungpao debuted as an actor by starring in the 2023 television series Cooking Crush.
    • Ashi debuted as an actor by appearing in the 2023 television series Cherry Magic, also participated in Only Boo! OSTs.
  • Some contestants joined new companies or debuted in new boy groups:
    • Nicky left A Bear Day Entertainment and joined Wing Thailand.
    • PeemPeem left GMM Music and joined Workpoint 23.
    • Otto joined Recordy Studio.
    • Prom debuted in BRIQ Entertainment's 4-member boy group NEVONE on May 2, 2024, with the single "Shortcut".
    • Kenji joined XEBIS Entertainment.
    • Kade left Scorpions L’astiste and joined Headliner Thailand.

References

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  1. ^ ""โต๋-แสตมป์-แดน-ซานิ-แกงส้ม" ชวนลุ้นหาศิลปินไอดอลดวงใหม่ ในรายการ "Project Alpha" เปิดเวที EP.แรก 4 ธ.ค.นี้" (in Thai). GMM Grammy. November 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  2. ^ "[LIVE] รายการ PROJECT ALPHA FINAL EPISODE". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  3. ^ ""GMMTV" เปิดตัวรายการใหม่ "Project Alpha" ภารกิจล่าฝันสู่การเดบิ้วต์เป็น 4 ศิลปินไอดอล" (in Thai). Mellow POP. October 31, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "GMMTV ส่งเด็กหนุ่ม 28 คน เปิดตัวรายการ "Project Alpha" เรียลลิตี้ค้นหาไอดอล" (in Thai). TrueID. October 31, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "ผลการค้นหาคำศัพท์: โจ๊ะ" (in Thai). Sanook. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  6. ^ "9 Beta ขอพิสูจน์ฝีมือ ชิงตำแหน่งจ่าฝูง ในรายการ Project Alpha" (in Thai). TrueID. February 10, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  7. ^ ""ตุ้ย" ท้าดวล "เลโก้-ฟลุ๊ค" เปิดศึกชิงบัลลังก์ ใน "Project Alpha"" (in Thai). TrueID. February 17, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "วิลเลี่ยม-เลโก้-ตุ้ย-ฮง-นัท คว้าแชมป์ ขึ้นสู่บัลลังก์รายการ "Project Alpha" คว้ารางวัลหลักล้านพร้อมเดบิวต์" (in Thai). Sanook. March 6, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "เจาะลึก 12 ผู้เข้าแข่งขัน ก่อนคว้าตำแหน่งจ่าฝูง ในรายการ Project Alpha" (in Thai). TrueID. February 26, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "You know the alpha! จับตาดูก้าวใหม่ของผู้ชนะ Project Alpha วิลเลี่ยม-เลโก้-ตุ้ย-ฮง-นัท" (in Thai). The Standard. March 6, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "ชวนทำความรู้จัก 5 หนุ่ม Project Alpha ศิลปินหน้าใหม่แห่ง GMMTV" (in Thai). INN News. March 20, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "ประวัติ LYKN (ไลแคน) วงบอยกรุ๊ปจากรายการ Project Alpha" (in Thai). TrueID. October 16, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  13. ^ "9 Aktor Jebolan GMMTV yang Ternyata Eks Kontestan Project Alpha" (in Thai). IDN Times. May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  14. ^ "ทำความรู้จัก 2 หนุ่ม 'ซี-คีน' นักแสดงน้องใหม่ GMMTV เตรียมรับบทบาทในซีรีส์ "แค่ที่แกง Only Boo!"" (in Thai). Mint Magazine Thailand. March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
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