Mike Theodor Platte (; born 31 January 2003), known professionally as Panitan Budkaew (), 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.
Early life and education 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. 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. 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. Career 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, starring with an actress, Narilya Gulmongkolpech. Later, he also played a protagonist in The Sweetest Taboo along with Peranee Kongthai and Marsha Vadhanapanich.
Filmography Television series Year English title Original title Role Network Notes 2024 Duangjai Dhevaprom-Laorchan ดวงใจเทวพรหม ลออจันทร์Maj., M.D., M.L. Chatklao JuthathepChannel 3/ Netflix Lead role Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai ดวงใจเทวพรหม ขวัญฤทัย Main role Duangjai Dhevaprom-Jaipisut ดวงใจเทวพรหม ใจพิสุทธิ์ Lt. Col., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep Lead role Duangjai Dhevaprom-Dujupsorn ดวงใจเทวพรหม ดุจอัปสร Duangjai Dhevaprom-Poncheewan ดวงใจเทวพรหม พรชีวัน Col., M.D., M.L. Chatklao Juthathep The Sweetest Taboo หวานรักต้องห้าม Katha Sripaisanwanich (Tha) Channel 3/ Viu Main role rowspan="1" scope="row" Until Love Returns จนกว่ารักจะคืนใจ Channel 3
Stage performances
Year Title Role Show time Venue 2023 Moowis Kriti May 26–28, 2023 Auditorium room, 2nd floor, Building 15, College of Communication Arts, Rangsit University
Hosting Television
Year Title Types Broadcast on Broadcast time Note 2025 The Upgrade Reality show Workpoint TV Every Sunday at 8:05 p.m. (October 12, 2025 - November 30, 2025) with DJ Nui Thanawat
Discography
Year Song title With Notes 2024 "ถ้าเธอ OK" (Special version) Narilya Gulmongkolpech Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanreutai OST "อย่าปล่อยมือ" (ดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports Day) Yeena Salas, Kanawut Traipipattanapong, Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Eisaya Heosuwan, Tate Myron, Ranchrawee Uakoolwarawat, Kongthap Peak, Punpreedee Khumprom Rodsaward, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun ดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports Day "It Had to be You" (Cover Version) Solo The Sweetest Taboo OST
Concerts/fan meetings
Year Title Date City Country Venue Notes 2022 Jobbiijob Clan Opening May, 22 Bangkok Thailand Major Ratchayothin Guest 2024 LAORCHAN FUN&FURIOUS March, 30 Chonburi Suan Kularb Wittayalai Auditorium, Suan Kularb Wittayalai School Special Guest ดวงใจเทวพรหม Sports Day รู้แพ้ รู้ชนะ รู้ใจคุณ June, 2 Bangkok Union Hall,Union Mall Dhevaprom Fan Con After Party August, 25 Paragon Hall,Siam Paragon The Capital of Cetaphil Skin x MIKEY Fan Meeting November, 24 Centerpoint, Siam Square Lost in Gulf's Space Day December, 1 MCC HALL, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi Guest 2025 Fansign: Photobook MIKEY One Fine Day January, 17 Maleenont Tower 2026 Mikey’s Afternoon Fiesta: The Solstice Birthday Party February, 7 Phenix Auditorium Hall
Brand endorsement and advertising
Year Brand/Product/Advertising Title Notes 2024 BAOJI Presenter OPPO A3 Series with Sirilak Kwong, Kornnaphat Sethratanapong Fineline Friend of Fineline with Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun Maybeliine Super Stay Teddy Tint MLB Fall/Winter 2024 with Narilya Gulmongkolpech Belotero Brand Ambassador with Tate Myron, Kongthap Peak, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun 2025 Cetaphil Presenter MLB Spring-Summer 2025 Calbee Ebisen Presenter UNIQLO This is My Best "T" เสื้อยืดตัวโปรดจากยูนิโคล่ with Korranid Laosubinprasoet Metropolitan Electricity Authority(MEA) : MEA e-Service แค่คลิกก็ครบ จบทุกเรื่องไฟฟ้า การไฟฟ้านครหลวงในมือคุณ Presenter UNIQLO Polo Collection มีสไตล์ได้ทุกวัน with Korranid Laosubinprasoet
Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Category Nominated work Result 2024 Nineentertain Awards 2024 Popular Vote rowspan="1" Maya TV Awards 2024 Male Rising Star of The Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai Couple of The Year (with Narilya Gulmongkolpech) Popular Vote Howe Awards 2024 Howe Shining Male Award Howe The Best Couple Award (with Narilya Gulmongkolpech) TikTok Awards 2024 Celebrity Creator of the Year rowspan="1" Dailynews Awards 2024 D-Rising Star Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai D-Superstar rowspan="1" GQ Men of the Year 2024 Breakthrough Actor of the Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai The Sweetest Taboo 2025 Sanook Top of The Year 2024 Rising Star of the Year rowspan="1" Best Couples of the year (with Narilya Gulmongkolpech) rowspan="1" Zoomdara Awards 2025 Hottest Male Rising Star of the Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai SUPERSTAR IDOL AWARDS 2025 SUPERSTAR BEST ACTOR The Sweetest Taboo The Viral Hits Awards 2024 Rising Star Actor/Actress of The Year rowspan="1" 16th Nataraja Awards Best Supporting Actor (Long form) The Sweetest Taboo Nineentertain Awards 2025 Popular Vote rowspan="1" KAZZ AWARDS 2025 Num Wai Sai2024 rowspan="1" The Best Actor of The Year Duangjai Dhevaprom-Kwanruetai The Sweetest Taboo Maya TV Awards 2025 Charming Male of The Year rowspan="1" ContentAsia Awards 2025 Best Male Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia The Sweetest Taboo Viewers’ Choice Awards (Fan Favorite Actor – Thailand) FEED X KHAOSOD AWARDS 2025 Actor Spotlight of the Year Howe Awards 2025 Howe Hottest Actor Award rowspan="2" Howe Rising Icon Award
Honour
Year Agency Honour 2024 The National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand under the Royal Patronage (NCSWT) Award of Honour for a Child with Exceptional Gratitude and Filial Piety Toward Mother 2025 Lampang Kanlayanee School Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni of the Year 2025
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