Theerachai Wimolchaireuk (Thai: ธีรชัย วิมลชัยฤกษ์; RTGS: Thirachai Wimonchairoek; born January 21, 1982), known professionally as Toni Rakkaen, is a Thai model, actor and hair stylist. His mother, Banyen Rakkaen, is a Mor Lam artist and a Thai National Artist.[1]
Early life and education
Rakkaen was born to a Thai French-Vietnamese father and a Thai mother, Banyen Rakkaen.[2][3] When he was 12 years old, Rakkaen moved to Melbourne, Australia[2] with his two older sisters.[1] While in Australia, he attended high school[2] and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology university.[1] Before moving back to Thailand, Rakkaen worked as a hairstylist.[2] He later worked for the Leo Burnett advertising agency as an intern.[1] After featuring in Cleo, Rakkaen took a job at The Lounge Hair Salon. Apart from his hair-styling career, he started acting with Big Boy. Following his 2010 film debut, Rakkaen primarily appeared in romantic comedy films and drama television shows up to 2013.[1]