KHAOTUNG JOP LAEW JAA: The story behind this trend in Social Media today
08-10-2026
The phrase “KHAOTUNG JOP LAEW JAA” is a fan-made keyword circulating on social media today for the graduation of Thai actor Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan, known as Khaotung.Khaotung, born in 1998 in Lamphun and signed to GMMTV, is best known for boys’ love series such as Tonhon Chonlatee, The Eclipse, Only Friends, and The Heart Killers, often paired on screen with First Kanaphan. He began university studies in medical technology at Chiang Mai University, then transferred to Kasetsart University to study environmental engineering. His official fan community announced the phrase in advance as the shared keyword for his graduation day, set for 8 October 2026 at the university’s Bangkhen campus.In Thai, “jop laew” (จบแล้ว) means “already graduated” or “finished school,” and “jaa” (จ้า) is a casual, affectionate sentence-ending particle used among friends. Together the line reads roughly as a cheerful “Khaotung has graduated already, jaa.” Fans have been posting the phrase alongside congratulations, photos and clips from the ceremony, and messages of support, including food-truck treats arranged near the venue. The wording has pushed related tags into trending lists in Thailand and several other countries as supporters mark the milestone.