Nichakoon Khajornborirak

Nichakoon Khajornborirak
นิชคุณ ขจรบริรักษ์
Nichakoon in October 2023
Born (1999-03-03) 3 March 1999
Nan province, Thailand
Other nameMeen (มีน)
EducationBangkok University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • basketball player
Years active2020–present
Agent(s)Mchoice (2020–present)
Channel 3 (2022–2025)
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)

Nichakoon Khajornborirak (Thai: นิชคุณ ขจรบริรักษ์; born 3 March 1999), nicknamed Meen (Thai: มีน), is a Thai actor and basketball player. He made his acting debut in 2020 in Love by Chance 2, where he was paired with Supha Sangaworawong (Est).[1] In 2022, he was paired with Krittanun Aunchananun (Ping), starring in the series Ai Long Nhai. He also starred with Ping in My Dear Gangster Oppa (2023)[2][3] and The Rebound (2024).[4] In 2025, he starred in the series When the Sun Lifts its Head, It Will Be Time for the Stars on Channel 3.

Early life and education

Nichakoon was born in Nan province, Thailand. He is the eldest child and has one younger brother. He completed elementary school at Pua School and high school at Assumption College Thonburi. He graduated with a degree in International Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) from Bangkok University.

Meen is a basketball player. He was a champion at the National Youth Games representing Bangkok and played for his university basketball team. He is currently an athlete for the Hi-Tech.[5]

Career

Meen entered the entertainment industry after a talent scout approached him while he was walking in Siam Square. He started by walking for various brands and fashion weeks. In 2020, he made his acting debut in the series A Chance to Love.[6] In 2021, he appeared in the series Praomook.[7]

In 2022, Meen gained recognition as the lead in the BL series Ai Long Nhai, alongside Krittanun Aunchananun (Ping).[8] The same year, he signed a contract with Channel 3.

In 2023, he made his debut on Channel 3 with the series Dujapsorn, part of the Duangjai Thewaprom series, a continuation of Suphapburut Juthathep. He later appeared in Rak Tham Thung and When the Sun Lifts its Head, It Will Be Time for the Stars.[9]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2020 Love by Chance 2 Tul Meshanan WeTV
2021 Praomook Phum Channel 3 HD
2022 Ai Long Nhai Ai Yaret (Ai) Channel 3 HD
2023 My Dear Gangster Oppa Thiu iQIYI
2024 Rak Tham Thung "Te" Temon Khokhongcharoen Channel 3 HD
Duangjai Thewaprom: Lochanchan "Wit" Chawit Wanitman Khong (Guest) Channel 3 HD
Duangjai Thewaprom: Dujapsorn "With" Chawit Wanitman Khong Channel 3 HD
Duangjai Thewaprom: Pornchiwan Channel 3 HD
The Rebound[10] Ryu Viu
2025 When the Sun Lifts its Head, It Will Be Time for the Stars "Wi" Pathawi Borwinit Channel 3 HD
2026 Ban Son Sip True Visions Now

Film

Year Title Role Production
2025 The Tutor: Phi Wan Ma Son (The TuTor พี่วรรณมาสอน) Nattaphak Chaowakornkun (Best) VeryGreat

Music videos

Year Title Artist
2019 "Wela Khrai Tham" (Your Answer) Worranit Thawornwong (Mook)
2023 "Thang Nai Di" Ping Krittanun Aunchananun
2024 "Fung Jai" Bow Maylada
"Phuean Teuan Laew" (Ignore) JMNK
"Choose Me" Koy, Nuttie, Dream
"Thuk Wan Wela" (Always) JOH
2026 "Aep Rak Dai Sombun Baep" INK WARUNTORN
"Watthu Mafai" (LAST SUPPER) Chrrissa

Discography

  • "Bangoei Rak" – with Thanapon Sukhumphanasan, Kirati Puangmalee, Siwat Chamlongkul, Peerawit Atchitstaporn, Ratthawit Kitcharoenlak (Ost. A Chance to Love 2)
  • "Yut Rak Yang Ngai Wai" – with Ping Krittanun Aunchananun
  • "Hai Kan Dai Mai Thoe?" – with Ping Krittanun Aunchananun
  • "Thi Khong Rao" – with Ping Krittanun Aunchananun (Ost. My Dear Gangster Oppa)

Fan events

  • MeenPing Now & Forever Fan Meeting
  • Duangjai Thewaprom Sports Day
  • Nichakoon A Meeningful Moment – 1st Photobook Fansign Event

Sports achievements

  • Champion of 3x3 tournament (2016)
  • Champion of the National Youth Games (33rd edition, Chumphon province) – representing Bangkok
  • Champion of the Invitational Tournament at Assumption College Thonburi (2017)
  • Champion of the ASEAN School Games (2017, Singapore) – Thailand national team

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2023 The Most Favorite Actor 2023 Most Popular Actor Ai Long Nhai Won
2024 Kazz Awards 2024 Rising Star of the Year (Male) — Won
Thailand Digital Awards 2024 Outstanding Couple Promoting Sports (with Ping Krittanun) The Rebound Won
2025 Thai Update Awards 2025 Best Couple (with Ping Krittanun) — Won
Lifestyle Asia Thailand 50 Icons 2025 Entertainment Leaders — Won
Maya TV Awards 2025 Rising Star (Male) — Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "'มีน-ปิง' นำทีมเสิร์ฟความสนุกแบบจัดเต็ม". Thai Post (in Thai). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "มีน ถูกเปิดโปงความลับ รุกหนักพิชิตใจ ปิง ในซีรีส์ พี่นักเลงที่รัก EP.3". Thai Rath (in Thai). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "โคจรมาเจอกันอีกครั้ง สำหรับคู่จิ้นเนื้อหอมอย่าง "มีน นิชคุณ ขจรบริรักษ์ และ ปิง กฤตนัน อัญชนานันท์" กับเรื่องล่าสุด ซีรีส์ My Dear Gangster Oppa พี่นักเลงที่รัก ที่งานนี้เปิดตัวบวงสรวงสุดปัง กับเรื่องย่อซีรีส์ที่น่าจับตามอง". Kom Chad Luek (in Thai). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "After 'Heated Rivalry' Phenomenon, Canal+ Distribution Is Bringing the Original Thai Boys' Love Catalog to the U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "ประวัติ มีน นิชคุณ ขจรบริรักษ์". TrueID (in Thai). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "บังเอิญรัก 2 (A Chance to Love) เปิดตัวปัง แรงจัดทะลุเทรนด์โลก". Sanook (in Thai). 3 September 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "เปิดวาร์ปเลขาหล่อต้องบอกต่อ "มีน นิชคุณ" เลขาภูมิ จาก พราวมุก". Thai Rath (in Thai). 9 June 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "เปิดวาร์ป 'มีน นิชคุณ' คุณไอยเรศ พระเอกวายจาก อัยย์หลงไน๋". The Thaiger (in Thai). 11 October 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  9. ↑ ""ตู่ ปิยวดี" บวงสรวงละคร "เมื่อตะวันลับฟ้า (ก็จะเป็นเวลาของดวงดาว)"". TrueID (in Thai). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "หล่อฉ่ำทะลุแป้นบาส! 'มีน-ปิง'เตรียมชู้ตล่าฝันในซีรีส์ 'The Rebound เกมนี้เพื่อนาย'". Daily News (in Thai). 18 June 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.