8 Things To Know About Kao Supassrathip Akkrathaweepatch
The low-down on our May 2026 cover star. Spoiler alert: you’re gonna love her.
By Larissa Wong - published
Meet our May 2026 cover star, Kao Supassrathip Akkrathaweepatch, more popularly known as Kao. In Thailand, the star has been a household name for ages, and now, thanks to her latest hit drama Love Design (2015), the world is finally clocking on to one of Thailand’s most beloved screen queens. Long before her hit drama started circulating on everyone’s feeds, she was already putting in the work, with early roles, steady growth, and a kind of screen presence you can never get enough of. From her early days as a budding actress to becoming a bona fide leading lady, her ascent has been less about overnight virality and more about a consistent stead, undeniable pull.
Whether you’ve followed her since her debut to her second breakout role, here’s everything you need to know about our May 2026 cover star.
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1. She Most Recently Starred in Love Design (2025)
The 2025 hit drama Love Design marked a significant turning point in Kao’s career, showcasing her transition from the charming girl-next-door to a strong, mature leading lady. The series follows her character, Aokbab, a determined architect who launches her own firm to seek revenge on a senior architect who stole credit for her work. Throughout the show, themes of professional rivalry, slow-burning romance, and betrayal unfold. This drama became a major success, and many fans recognise it as Kao’s second breakout role.
2. Janeeyeh Methika Jiranorraphat And Her Are The Dynamic Duo to Watch
Starring alongside Kao in Love Design (2025) is Janeeyeh Methika Jiranorraphat, a Thai-Taiwanese singer-turned-actress. Janeyeh plays Rin, a talented young architect who joins Aokbab’s newly established firm, leading to clashes over creative differences. As the two leading screen queens, they quickly became a viral phenomenon, thanks to their natural chemistry both on and off screen.
3. She’s a Certified Bookworm
We love a well-read queen! As a girl who’s always booked and busy, there’s nothing like settling down with a good book. Kao even has an Instagram highlight where she shares book recommendations to her millions of followers. Some of her recommendations include Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient, Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing and more.
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4. She’s a Dog Mum
Kao is a proud pawrent to three pooches: two corgis, Kaitoon and Kaotung, and one coton named Kaitom. Her social media feeds are dotted with glimpses of her dogs from casual snaps to pet brand partnerships.
5. She’s an Outdoorsy Girl
If you’ve had a scroll through Kao’s Instagram page, you’ll see three things: fit pics, dogs and lots of nature and activities. When she’s not selling out fan meets, on set or at brand events, you’ll probably find her at the pilates studio or outdoors having a picnic and judging from her Instagram, Kao seems to be particularly fond of the water, with tons of pictures on boats, canoeing, by the beach and in the water, scuba diving.
6. She Has a YouTube Channel
Kao will always keep her fans fed on all socials including YouTube. She runs an active channel with her content leaning into her a unhinged, unfiltered side of Kao. On the channel, her content includes everything from travel vlogs, gaming streams, song covers with her co-star Janeyeh and even educational videos of Kao sharing her tips, helping fans to improve their English and her techniques she uses to read English books.
7. She Landed Her Breakout Role in Hormones: The Series (2013-2015)
Kao’s first breakthrough traces back to the 2013 drama Hormones: The Series, portraying the role of Sprite. Unlike the typical girl-next-door, Sprite was a quirky, unpredictable, and relatable character who often acted on impulse. This was uncommon for Thai television at the time, where female characters usually fell into the categories of either the nice girl or the mean girl. Kao’s portrayal of this free-spirited character felt natural and compelling, earning her recognition as an actress to watch and establishing her as a household name in Thailand.
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8. She Has a Degree in Economics
She’s talented, charming, and smart! Kao has got beauty, brains and an economics degree. Before discovering her passion for acting, Kao studied at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, where she majored in Entrepreneurial Economics. She graduated from the International programme with a bachelor’s degree in economics.