Who plays Pornchai on The White Lotus Season 3? Actor's ethnicity, career, and notable projects, explored

The White Lotus features a new cast with Dom Hetrakul playing Pornchai, who works at the White Lotus resort in Thailand. Pornchai has a love interest in Belinda, another visiting resort worker from Maui. Dom Hetrakul is an experienced Thai actor with a history in local and Hollywood productions.

Having worked in the industry for almost 30 years, he's most famous for his parts in Bangkok Dangerous, The Marine 2, and The Outrage. Born in 1976 in Bangkok, Dom Hetrakul has become an actor who can do many different types of roles, especially in action and drama films.

Being part of The White Lotus makes the show's Thai setting feel more genuine. The series looks at topics like wealth, different cultures, and how hotels treat guests. It does so with dark humor that makes you think.

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Dom Hetrakul's career, ethnicity, and notable projects

Dom Hetrakul, born April 9, 1976 in Bangkok, is a notable Thai actor, model, and businessman. He's from a family that has managed the Daily News, a major newspaper in Thailand, for almost 50 years. He began acting in the mid-'90s with roles in Thai TV shows and later starred in big Thai movies.

Hollywood recognized him for his work in films like Bangkok Dangerous (2008) with Nicolas Cage and The Man with the Iron Fists 2 (2015). Dom is 1.85 meters (6 feet 1 inch) tall, which gives him a strong presence in action and period films.

His film work is diverse, including Siamese Outlaws and The King Maker. He also did voice acting for the Thai versions of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, playing Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Because he can easily move between Thai and Hollywood projects, Dom is a great fit for The White Lotus cast. His experience makes him an interesting yet obvious choice for the show as it continues its journey in Thailand.

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Dom Hetrakul as Pornchai in The White Lotus Season 3

So, in this season of the show, you will see Dom Hetrakul playing Pornchai, a staff member at a swanky resort in Thailand, part of the same chain of hotels that are featured on the show. His character's storyline is still hush-hush, but he's in for at least three episodes, starting with one titled "Same Spirits, New Forms" and and, as of now, also in the third, titled "The Meaning of Dreams."

It seems like he'll be helping the rich folks who are staying there with his massages and techniques, as the show looks at heavy topics like how tourists and locals interact, cultural tension, and the differences between the haves and have-nots.

Dom being cast brings a real Thai perspective to the show, which makes it more authentic. He's got a solid background in Thai and Western TV and films, so he's the perfect guy to handle the show's unique drama.

With past seasons giving us amazing performances from local actors, it's looking like Dom's role as Pornchai might just steal the spotlight in The White Lotus Season 3. For now, we know his part is making Belinda happy!

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The White Lotus Season 3 is on HBO and streaming on Max.

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