Putthipong Assaratanakul
A Thai actor and singer whose nuanced, emotionally charged performances have made him a defining star of his generation's cinematic and television landscape.
Born 1999 (age 27)·Thai actor and singer·Birthday: October 8·Generation Z
Biography
Putthipong Assaratanakul, universally called Billkin, portrayed Teh in the 2020 series 'I Told Sunset About You.' That performance, raw and meticulously crafted, established him as an actor willing to explore complex interior lives. He further demonstrated his range by headlining the 2024 box-office phenomenon 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,' showcasing a deft comedic touch. Born in 1999, the Thai entertainer moves between music and acting with authentic emotional intelligence. His songs, often self-composed, explore themes of youth and heartache, creating a holistic artistic persona. Billkin's music career runs parallel to his screen work, allowing him to connect powerfully with fans across Asia.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Putthipong was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Putthipong Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Putthipong's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Teh in the critically beloved and culturally impactful series 'I Told Sunset About You' and its sequel.
- Headlined the major Thai box-office hit film 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' in 2024.
- Has released successful solo music, including singles that top Thai streaming charts.
Did You Know?
He is of partial Chinese descent.
He is a graduate of Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious institutions.
He often collaborates closely with actor and friend PP Krit, with their partnership being hugely popular among fans.
“I want to tell stories that feel real and honest.”
