‘A Side Of Myself I Didn’t Know Existed’ – Jaosuayai Relives Transformative Moment Of Starring In Wildly Popular Thai ‘Luk Thung’ Music Video
For most of his life, Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi knew only one path.
The 24-year-old spent years chasing success through Thailand’s unforgiving Muay Thai circuit, building his reputation one fight at a time while dreaming of bigger opportunities.
Today, the Sor Dechapan representative finds himself in the midst of one.
Before returning to action against Yuan Pengjie in a flyweight kickboxing showdown at The Inner Circle on Friday, June 5, streaming live exclusively for members at live.onefc.com from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, Jaosuayai reflected on a recent experience that took him far outside the ring: a surprise appearance in a music video.
For the Thai striker, the opportunity represented something he never imagined possible during the early years of his fighting career.
He said:
“Looking back, I never dreamed that I’d ever get a foot in the entertainment industry. If I hadn’t gotten the platform to prove myself in ONE, I’m certain this opportunity never would have come my way.
“Before this, I was just an ordinary fighter that nobody really knew.”
That opportunity came when Jaosuayai was invited to appear in a music video for legendary Thai luk thung singer Phai Phongsathon.
The project carried special meaning because Phongsathon has long been his father’s favorite artist, making the offer impossible to refuse.
He said:
“I was approached to star in a music video for Phai Phongsathon, who happens to be my dad’s absolute favorite artist. I didn’t hesitate for a second and accepted the gig immediately.
“On the day of the shoot, my nerves were through the roof because I’d never done anything like this before. But the crew and everyone on set were incredibly welcoming, which made everything run super smooth and hassle-free.”
The music video appearance may have surprised fans, but Jaosuayai views it as a direct result of the opportunities created through his success in ONE Championship.
Since arriving in the world’s largest martial arts organization, he has built a reputation for his aggressive style and highlight-reel finishes. The Thai standout owns a 60-25 professional record and has earned eight victories in the promotion, including six finishes.
Along the way, he earned a six-figure contract with a statement victory over Denis Puric and later produced one of the biggest wins of his career with a head-kick knockout of Nakrob Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 32.
Those performances elevated Jaosuayai’s profile far beyond traditional Muay Thai audiences and opened doors he never imagined possible.
According to the Thai knockout artist, the changes have impacted nearly every aspect of his life.
He explained:
“Ever since fighting in ONE, my life completely flipped. My social media following skyrocketed across all platforms, fans started recognizing me on the streets, and most importantly, it opened doors to new opportunities.
“It gave me a stable way to generate income to take care of my family.”
The Shy Fighter Discovering A New Side Of Himself
For all his confidence inside the ring, Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi admits that stepping in front of a camera presented an entirely different challenge.
The music video shoot pushed him outside his comfort zone and forced him to confront a side of himself that fans rarely get to see.
Far from the fearless knockout artist who competes under the bright lights of Lumpinee Stadium, Jaosuayai describes himself as naturally shy and uncomfortable with public attention.
Ironically, that challenge became one of the most rewarding aspects of the experience.
He said:
“As for acting in music videos, if any executives want to throw more opportunities my way in the future, I am absolutely down for it.
“Doing that shoot shattered a massive wall for me. I’m actually a pretty shy guy who lacks public confidence, but trying something completely new like that felt like a massive personal evolution. It forced me to pull out a side of myself I didn’t know existed, and it’s given me a huge confidence boost.”
The experience also encouraged Jaosuayai to think more seriously about creating content of his own.
While fighting remains his primary focus, the Thai star hopes to use social media and long-form content to show fans a side of himself that rarely appears on fight night.
One of his biggest goals is launching a YouTube channel that documents both the realities of training camp and everyday life away from the gym.
Jaosuayai said:
“Right now, the plan is to create content that showcases the raw, gritty behind-the-scenes look of my intense fight camps, mixed with my everyday lifestyle.
“I want the fans to see a more personal, candid side of me that’s different from the savage version they see on TV.”
