Born to be Yai
2014, TH. Directed by Wuthichai Chettrakunwit.
If you want to be taller, stand on tiptoe. If you want to be better, work hard.
Based on the true-life story of Yai Anantachot Chaipreecha, this inspiring tale follows the journey of a rural boy who completed only sixth grade, yet transformed his destiny from a wandering day laborer struggling to make ends meet into a self-made millionaire.
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- 1h 35m
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- 19 June 2014
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Born to be Yai runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Born to be Yai isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 2014. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Born to be Yai?
Born to be Yai (2014) was directed by Wuthichai Chettrakunwit and stars Sarawit Subun, Apa Bhavilai, Naowarat Yuktanan.