# Yuranunt Pamornmontri

Yuranunt Pamornmontri (Thai: ยุรนันท์ ภมรมนตรี; RTGS: Yuranan Phamonmontri, nicknamed Sam; born 2 January 1962) is a Thai actor and politician. He was born in Bangkok and started his career as an actor, later becoming a member of the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2006, during Thaksin Shinawatra's term as Prime Minister. He was elected as party-list MP again in the 2011 general election, substituting resigned Police Lieutenant General Chatt Kuldilok.
His father is Lieutenant general Prayoon Pamornmontri (พลโทประยูร ภมรมนตรี), one of the members of Khana Ratsadon, which successfully staged the Siamese revolution of 1932.

## Acting career

His debut performance was in the 1981 film Kamphaeng Huachai (The Wall of the Heart), where he played the younger brother of Jarunee Suksawat. Following this, he fully immersed himself in the entertainment industry, taking on roles in films, television dramas, modeling, and singing.
Later, Yuranan joined the talent roster of Akkarasenee, managed by Pisal Akkarasenee. In 1985, he starred as the lead actor in a film for the first time in Nang Suea Dao (The Leopard Woman), opposite Wannisa Sriwichian, a fellow talent from the same agency. Pisal aimed to establish both as a beloved on-screen couple.

## Political career

He entered politics in 2004 and moved to Thai Rak Thai party in the same year. After a landslide victory in 2005 general election, he became Member of Parliament and the deputy Government Spokesman but on 19 September 2006 a military junta overthrew Thaksin's government in a bloodless coup while he was abroad. The CNS-appointed constitutional tribunal dissolved the Thai Rak Thai party for electoral fraud, banning TRT's executives from politics for five years.
Yuranan moved to People's Power Party (PPP) and lost the 2007 general election, but leader of PPP Samak Sundaravej, became the Prime Minister. Then he became the adviser of Minister of Education Somchai Wongsawat, who was the next prime minister.
In January 2009, he moved to Pheu Thai Party and was defeated in the 15th Bangkok gubernatorial election by Sukhumbhand Paribatra.

## Lawsuit

On October 16, 2024, Yuranunt was arrested along with Kan and Min Pechaya on charges of public fraud and introducing false information into a computer system.
Later, on January 8, 2025, the prosecutor reviewed Special Case No. 119/2024 and filed charges against The iCON Group and all suspects on the five offenses mentioned earlier, except for Sam—Yuranunt Pamornmontri, Suspect No. 17, and Min—Pechaya Wattanamontri, Suspect No. 18. The prosecutor decided not to indict them because both had signed contracts solely as presenters in 2023, which was two years after The iCON Group had been registered. As a result, the court ordered Yuranunt's release from the Bangkok Remand Prison that evening.

## Acting career
### Films and television

* Kam Pang Hua Jai (1981)
* Kaew Kang Dong (1985)
* Nang Sua Dao (1985)
* Nang Fa Kub Satan (1985)
* Pai Sa Nee Seu Rak (1986)
* Mia Tang (1986)
* Chompoo Kam Mam (1986)
* Nang Sao Ka Wao (1986)
* Sian Sa Nae Ha (1986)
* Sin Sa Wart (1986)
* Woon Tee Sud Sa Dud Rak (1987)
* Fa See Tong (1987)
* Roon Aun Ra Weng (1987)
* Ta Wan Pleng (1987)
* Peek Marn (1987)
* Cha Ta Fa (1987)
* Ran Dong Ngaow (1987)
* Mia Nong Hua Jai (1987)
* Rang Pat Ta Na (1987)
* Kow Nam Plung (1987)
* Pu Pan Rua Pluang (1987)
* Fai Now (1987)
* Mia Kon Mai (1987)
* Pu Ma Ree See Tong (1988)
* Yua Tan Ha (1988)
* Viva Jam Rang (1988)
* Petch Rua Pleng (1988)
* Ta Rui Rong Mor (1988)
* Sa Wan Biang (1988)
* Rak Ma Ha Heng (1988)
* Saw Sam Sai (1988)
* Tan Ha Tuan (1988)
* Kon Klang Muang (1988)
* Set Tee Ngun Pon (1988)
* Pa Yak Nang Pa Ya (1988)
* Nong Bua Dang (1988)
* Keng Jing Na Mae Kun (1989)
* Hua Jai Hong Tee Ha (1990)
* Rang Rit Pit Sa Wat (1990)
* Rak Tur Ta Hua Jai Yak Ja Rak (1990)
* Aum Boon (1991)
* Pop Pee Fa (1991)
* Mae Ying (1991)
* Dong Mai Ruang Tee San Sai (1992)
* Di Chan Mai Chai So Pae Nee (1993)
* Ter Kong Rao Kong Kao Rur Kong Kai (1993)

### TV dramas

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1982 | Pit Ruk | |
| 1984 | Muer Ruk Rao | |
| 1984 | Kao E Khao Nai Hong Daeng [th] | Tawan |
| 1984 | Taddao Bussaya | Jao Noi Yodkwan |
| 1988 | Sawan Biang | Kawee |
| 1989 | Mia Luang | |
| 1989 | Thao Saen Pom | |
| 1989 | Kehas See Daeng | |
| 1993 | Khon La Lok | Tibet |
| 1993 | Liam Look Mai | |
| 1993 | Maruettayu Yot Rak | |
| 1993 | Badarn Jai | Sakkarn Thanasak (Tor) |
| 1994 | Saeng Soon | Aysoon / Pasaworn |
| 1994 | Peak Marn | Puchai |
| 1994 | Krachao Seeda | Lue |
| 1994 | Hua Jai Laikram | Laikram |
| 1995 | Pi Nai Gum Morana |
| 1995 | Maya Tawan | Khet-Tawan |
| 1995 | Kwarm Ruk See Dum | Luuve |
| 1995 | Prom Mai Dai Likit | Orachun |
| 1995 | Ruea Manut | Date |
| 1996 | Pan Din Kong Rao | Tamrong |
| 1996 | Saap Norasing [th] | Jao Sing Hatai / Norasing |
| 1996 | Cheewit Muean Fun | |
| 1996 | Karn Kridsanaา | Karn Petch |
| 1997 | Duang Jai Pisut | Haht |
| 1997 | Fah Lung Fon | |
| 1997 | Sawan Yang Mee Chan | |
| 1997 | Sao Chai Hi-Tech | Nol |
| 1998 | Bangkert Klao | Chatcharin |
| 1998 | Fai Rissaya | Pubadee |
| 1998 | Kratom Som Jun | |
| 1998 | Nang Barb | Nakarin |
| 1999 | Salak Jit | Pusit Kritsanarak |
| 1999 | Rang Naao | Matpon |
| 1999 | Dang Fai Tai Nam | Palit |
| 2000 | Nam Pueng Kom | Purim |
| 2000 | Prakasit Ngern Tra | Wakim |
| 2000 | Ngao | Wasawat |
| 2000 | Tai Lom Mai Leuy Reun Sira | Pat |
| 2001 | Ruk Luang |
| 2001 | Fai Namkhang | Pheem |
| 2002 | Madame Yeehoob | Ekkarat |
| 2002 | Jom Jone Kon Pa Lok | |
| 2002 | Mae Yai Tee Ruk | Wanrob |
| 2003 | Muang Maya The Series: Maya Luang | Mueng Maya |
| 2004 | Sai Yai Ruk | Thanayong |
| 2008 | Trab Sin Dind Fah | Pan / Pitsanu |
| 2019 | The Fallen Leaf [th] | Chomthawat |
| 2020 | Her Desire | Chumsaai |
| 2021 | Are We Alright? | Mark |
| 2022 | Game Prattana | Phee |
| 2022 | Bad Romeo | Songsil Kidakan |
| 2022 | Friend to Enemy | Thakun |
| 2023 | My Lucky Star | Sakda |
| 2024 | Blondie in an Ancient Time | Luang Kam |
| 2024 | Money My Love | |

### TV series

| Year | Thai title | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
| 2020 | Club Friday the Series 12 รักซ่อนเร้น ตอน บาปรัก | Club Friday the Series 12 | Tree ตรี | GMM 25 | | Sakowjai Phoonsawat Pijitra Siriwerapan Sirinat Sukantarat |

### Host

* Jet See Concert
* Tiang Wan Kan Ang
* Loon Kam Roke
* Ha Hai
| Year | Thai title | Title | Network | With |
| 1898-1993 | 7 สีคอนเสิร์ต | Jet See Concert | Channel 7 | Mayura Sawettasila |
| 1994-2000 | ลุ้นข้ามโลก | Loon Kam Roke | Channel 9 | Rose Narisara |
| 1997 | ห้าให้ (ซึ่งต่อมาเปลี่ยนชื่อเป็น 5 มหารวย) | Ha Hai | Channel 5 | |
| 1995-1998 | เที่ยงวันกันเอง | Tiang Wan Kan Ang | Channel 5 | |
| 1999 | พยากรณ์ พยาเกม | | Channel 5 | Duangta Tungkamanee |
| 1998-2000 | นี่สิ ช่อง 9 | | Channel 9 | Mayura Sawettasila |
| 2000-2002 | เกมนานาชาติ | | Channel 5 | |
| 2001-2007 | หลังคาเดียวกัน | | Channel 3 | |
| 2008 | รักจั๊กจี้ | | Channel 5 | |

## Discography
### Songs

| Year | Issued | Song Title | English Title | Drama | Views |
| 1984 | | ทัดดาวบุษยา / Tat Dao Bussaya | | Tat Dao Bussaya | |
| 1996 | | ทาสรักนาง / Tas Rak Nang | | Sab Norasing | |

## Theater organizer

All television drama work as a theatrical producer YUTTAKARN NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED
* 2001 ไฟน้ำค้าง
* 2002 คนเริงเมือง
* 2002 ต้นรักดอกงิ้ว
* 2002 สะใภ้ไฮโซ