She is another former leading actress who has remained in the hearts of drama fans for years. Ning Nichchayanat or Ning Kulsatree Siripongpreeda who has been absent from the entertainment industry for many years, having transitioned to become a flight attendant before encountering health problems. Recently, she was hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital where she underwent surgery to replace her hip socket and prosthetic hip joint. Thairath Entertainment revisits the history of this famous former leading actress.
Ning Kulsatree was born on 2 August 1973 and is currently 53 years old. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, majoring in Advertising, from Saint John's University, and also earned a degree in Political Science, majoring in Politics and Governance, from Ramkhamhaeng University.
Her entertainment career began with a commercial for Yomost yogurt drink in Narita, Japan, as well as appearing in the music video for "Long Kheung Long Jai" by Amphon Lamphun in 1993. She later filmed the music video for "Tham Jai Mai Dai" by Itthiphol Plangkul.
Ning signed a contract and debuted as an actress under RS Promotion, appearing in numerous dramas on both Channel 3 and Channel 7. Her first drama was "Phut Phitsawat" on Channel 7 in 1995, co-starring with Touch Na Takuatung. Ning and Touch reunited in the film "Born Again to Have You" the same year, which was very well received and made them a popular on-screen couple at the time.
Moreover, Ning Kulsatree starred in many notable dramas such as "Yatika" (1996, Channel 7), "Rattanakosin" (1996, Channel 7), "Insee Daeng" episode "Pisut Rak Pleng Rak" (1997, Channel 7), "Rak Rai O Rang" (1997, Channel 3), "Mia Taeng" (1998, Channel 3), "Khnueng Kha 240 Wan Mai Tan Ham Jai" (1998, Channel 3), "Chamlai Rak" (1998, Channel 7), "Huajai Mee Ngao" (1999, Channel 3), "Dok Rak Ban Lang Fon" (1999, Channel 3), "Prik Kub Kluay" (2000, Channel 3),
"Rak Prakasit" (2000, Channel 7), "Mae Khong" (2001, Channel 7), "Fai Kamtep" (2001, Channel 3), "Saeng Dao Fang Talay" (2002, Channel 7), "Rak Nok Krob" (2002, Channel 3), "Madam Yihup" (2002, Channel 3), "Ka Wao Tee Bang Pleng" (2003, Channel 3), "Botun" (2003, Channel 3), "Aluan Khon Rai Som" (2003, Channel 3), "Jap Sapai Sai Sukun" (2004, Channel 3), "Rot Duan Khob Suan" (2005, Channel 9).
In film, aside from "Born Again to Have You" with RS in 1996, Ning also starred in "Rak Oi" by Five Star Production, and in 1997 appeared in RS's "Fun Tid Fai Huajai Tid Din," which earned her the Best Leading Actress award at the 21st Suphannahong National Film Awards (Golden Doll Awards) in 1997.
She also appeared in numerous music videos including "Kid Arai Yu" and "Nam Nai Ta" by Itthiphol Plangkul, "God Chan Eek Krang" by Touch Na Takuatung, mini-series of two songs "Top Mue Khang Diao" and "3 Khon 2 Thang" by Pan Thanaporn, "Kha Tee Loi Tam" by Touch Na Takuatung, "Cheewit Nai Kham Mue" by Pan Thanaporn, "Pla Song Tua Kub Khon Song Jai" by Pan Thanaporn, and "Ngao Khao Jai" by Pan Thanaporn.
After spending over a decade in the entertainment industry, Ning Kulsatree decided to leave showbiz and became a flight attendant for Thai AirAsia in 2004. She was part of the airline's fifth cabin crew batch and met Pilot Pitanan Intrasak or Captain Yai, who was a captain for the same airline. They married on 30 December 2006.
In early 2019, Ning Kulsatree began experiencing symptoms of leukemia (blood cancer), which forced her to quit working to focus on treatment. She underwent chemotherapy and was hospitalized multiple times over several years. Her condition gradually improved and her health strengthened. On 16 August 2026, she updated on Instagram that her blood test results and lung X-rays were good, and she was even able to play golf again.
Most recently, on 31 August 2026, Ning suffered a fall causing a fractured hip. She underwent surgery at Siriraj Hospital to replace her hip socket and entire prosthetic hip joint and is currently recovering. Her husband updated that the surgery went well and she is now in rehabilitation. It is expected that in six months, Ning will regain her strength and be able to play golf as before.
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