His father, Major Luang Ruangdetanan (birth name Thongdi Thanarat), was a career army officer best known for his translations into Thai of Cambodian literature.
Ayahnya, Mayor Luang Ruangdetanan (nama lahir Thongdi Thanarat), merupakan seorang perwira angkatan darat yang paling dikenal karena terjemahan sastra Kamboja buatannya dalam bahasa Thai.