5 Thai Actors Who Can Play Thomas In Maze Runner

No one can brood and melt hearts quite like Dylan O'Brien. His effortless charm and acting chops have earned him a huge following across the world, and there's no better actor that could give life to the role of Thomas in Maze Runner. But imagine for a second (all for fun, of course!) that the Maze Runner series was instead set in Thailand. Which local actors would be your top picks to play Thomas? Check out our list and tell us if you agree!

Mario Maurer

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Nutthawuth Maurer or more popularly known as Mario is a Thai model and actor of Chinese and German descent. He started his career in 2004 as a model, and is best known for his roles in The Love of Siam (2007), and First Love (2010). Admired across Asia for his boyish good looks and fit physique, he'd make a good Thomas, don't you think?

Mark Prin

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Prin Suparat, known internationally as Mark Prin, is a Thai actor, model, and pop-star. Pring is a member of the pop group “4+1,” where he sang alongside Mario Maurer, and others. Prin also gained a large fan following after his roles in Pope Rak (2014) and Kleun Cheewit (2017). With a look that’s both charismatic and intense, Prin would be a perfect Thomas!

Paisarnkulwong (August) Vachiravit

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Paisarnkulwong Vachiravit, also known as August, is a Thai actor born in 1996. Most known for his role in the U-Prince, Vachiravit debuted in the TV show Love Sick (2014) with a supporting role as Pete. With solid experience in show business at just 22 years of age, he brings charm, innocence, and strength that's sure to please both old and new Maze Runner fans as Thomas’ Thai counterpart!

Thawornwong Jirakit (Mek)

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Thawornwong Jirakit, also known as Mek, is an actor, model, and singer born in 1994. In 2014, Jirakit debuted with a leading role in Room Alone as View, a charming photographer. He latest role is It in Thai TV show, Secret Seven. Mek is fairly new to the acting industry, but already has five titles under his belt. With his talent, looks, and a brooding stare that rivals Dylan O'Brien's, Mek is sure to make waves in the role of Thomas!

Nitipaisankul (Mike) Pirath

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Mike D’Angelo, also known as Mike Pirath, is best known as Mike from Golf-Mike, a pop duo that debuted in 2005 under GMM Grammy. Since then, Pirath has worked on countless movie and TV titles, from Ubatruk Karmkobfah (2008) to Mr. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice (2017). With vast acting experience and an inherent intensity needed to play someone who leads the Gladers through an eventual revolution, Mike is sure to give Dylan O'Brien a run for his money.