Known as an entertainment figure famous for ghost-related shows, he has revealed many chilling legends. Pong Kapon Thongplub Besides being recognized for hosting ghost programs, he is also an actor with numerous dramas and films to his credit. Thairath Entertainment takes you through the history of this ghost show kingpin.
: Pong Kapon Thongplub His real nickname is Aun. He was born on 4 September 1967 in Chainat Province. He graduated from Bangkok Christian College, the same class as Kong Saharat. He also pursued bachelor's degrees in Accounting at Bangkok University and Political Science at Ramkhamhaeng University but did not complete them.
Regarding his start in entertainment, Pong shared on the YouTube channel "Bartrainer" by Not Phanthawat that he initially helped with production work on film sets, carrying cameras, setting up tripods, and scouting locations before moving into creative roles, shooting music videos and commercials for acquaintances.
He actually wanted to be a DJ since grades 7-8, so he joined a radio and TV presenter club and used that pathway to take the Department of Public Relations exam to become a DJ, earning a broadcaster license. He then left production work and applied to various radio stations, landing his first job at Studio Night as a DJ and creative staff, making commercials, designing show formats, and hosting shows.
Afterward, he moved through several programs before finally joining Smile Radio. At that time, radio hosts had to find unique formats for their slots. Hosting from midnight to 3 a.m., he wondered what kind of show to create and proposed a ghost-themed program.
Back then, ghost shows were unpopular; society viewed them as superstitious nonsense and even banned the word "ghost." So he avoided it, using the term “Shock” instead to broaden the scope beyond just ghost stories to other shocking tales. This led to the Smile Shock show, which became the starting point for ghost-themed content in that era and brought him recognition.
As his fame grew, Pong Kapon was given opportunities to host numerous TV shows such as "Mitililap," "Hour of Mystery," "Roo Jing Pa Shock," "SHOCK STATION," "Sitting with Ghosts THE SHOCK ON TV," "JOKER VARIETY," "Khon Uad Phi," and "Khon Uad Phi 413," among others.
He also has a substantial acting portfolio in films and dramas, including "Tai Tang Klom," "Phi Sam Bat," "Friendship: You and Me," "Pai Laew Glap, Lap Laew Tuean Fuea Ther," "Narok Tua Sud Tai," "Ninety Shock Telid Pert Long," "Mit Chai Bancha Maya Cheewit," "30+ Sold On Sale," "My Bride is Not a Ghost," "Viewah Pa Cha Tdek," and more.
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