The nominees for the 17th Asian Film Awards have been officially announced, and it is a great privilege to share that Awat Ratanapintha has been nominated for Best Newcomer for his outstanding performance in the film Doi Boy. Notably, he stands as the only Thai nominee recognized at this year award ceremony.

In the film, Awat portrays Sorn, a young ethnic Shan man who crosses the border to seek informal employment in Chiang Mai. Pressed by severe limitations and challenging circumstances, Sorn finds himself drawn into a dark and dangerous mission. This exceptional portrayal previously earned Awat the Rising Star Award at the Marie Claire with BIFF Asia Star Awards 2023 during the 28th Busan International Film Festival.