Bangkok:The list of the top 10 most popular fortune tellers and astrologers in Thailand since the year 2000 has been compiled, showcasing individuals whose memorable works and massive followings have left a significant impact on the fortune-telling landscape in the country.
According to Thai News Agency, these renowned figures have been ranked based on their accumulated reputation and influence over the years. The list highlights how fortune telling has evolved from live television broadcasts to digital platforms, with some fortune tellers gaining fame through short video clips and amassing millions of followers.
The number one spot is held by Mor Krit Confirm, known for his live fortune-telling sessions using the "Seven-Star Morning Astrology" method. This approach involves predicting a caller's physical appearance and life events without prior knowledge of their personal details. Mor Krit's mastery of Thai astrology, the Ten-Lagna astrology system, and Feng Shui has cemented his position as a leading figure in the industry. His enduring fame, dating back to the television era, is reflected in his substantial online following, totaling approximately 7.99 million subscribers across various social media platforms.
The individual ranked second possesses a combination of memorable television appearances and substantial online presence, with a total of approximately 4.88 million followers. Meanwhile, the third-place contender's reputation has been built over more than a decade, supported by a diverse audience across multiple social media platforms, totaling around 4.13 million followers.
Rounding out the list is the tenth-ranked astrologer, known for reading national horoscopes and having a significant presence in Thai media since 2013, with approximately 184,000 YouTube subscribers. This complete list of top astrologers and fortune tellers showcases the influence and reach of these individuals in Thai society over the past two decades.
Ranked #2, Mor Lak Funthong, the man who made his two-syllable phrase a signature on screen during the "12 Zodiac Signs" show. Mor Lak has a unique way of guiding viewers closer to the answer, hinting at where their lives are heading, pausing to let everyone guess, before delivering the definitive "Funthong" (final answer) when everyone in the room is most eager to know. This style is so distinctive that it has been studied in research on predictive language. For many viewers, just hearing the word is enough to almost hear his voice. When listening to Mor Lak read a horoscope chart, you'll see the axis of single-ascendant astrology. He places the ascendant as the starting point and then traces the meaning of the planets to life events. Another subject that younger generations may know less about is palmistry, which he practiced before becoming an astrologer. From palm lines to planetary charts on the big stage, he maintains his storytelling style that keeps the audience engaged and waiting until the very end.
Ranked #3 is Mor Chang Tosaporn Sritula, an astrologer who makes the numbers around us intriguing. While listening to Mor Chang discuss planetary shifts, you might end the video by glancing at your own phone number. This is his expertise seamlessly blending Thai astrology and numerology with everyday life. He connects planetary positions to the rhythms of each zodiac sign, numbers to phone numbers and license plates, and even feng shui and physiognomy for homes. When discussing auspicious numbers, he provides step-by-step details, explaining the sum of the digits in your number, its relationship to your birthdate, and the meaning of pairs of consecutive numbers. Returning to zodiac predictions, he maintains the same approach, starting with the big picture and then guiding listeners to their individual needs. For those wondering why the same set of numbers can be interpreted in so many ways, this is the starting point that best reveals Mor Chang's unique style.
Ranked #4, Feng Shui expert Phet-Nung Wongphudorn From a pen stroke to two million viewers. Phet-Nung's charm lies in the fact that after listening, viewers might immediately pick up a piece of paper and sign their own name again. He encourages viewers to look at familiar things like the strokes or rhythm of the pen with a different perspective. Having their own signature as an example in front of them allows viewers to instantly understand what he's explaining. From signatures, he guides listeners to auspicious numbers, logo design, and feng shui for homes or shops. These things are relatable enough to be covered in short videos, with enough detail to keep those interested coming back for more. That's why he ranks #4. His fame from Feng Shui and television work has expanded to a TikTok account with 2 million followers, an Instagram account with 401,000 followers, and a YouTube account with 257,000 followers, totaling approximately 2.66 million followers across three platforms. He also has a Facebook page. Fr om a small line of ink at the bottom of a piece of paper, he has amassed two million followers on TikTok alone.
Ranked #5 is Ajarn Katha Chinbanchorn, a tarot card reader who transports us into the world of the Ramayana. When Ajarn Katha picks up his Thai-style tarot cards, he holds both the meanings of the cards and stories from the Ramayana. Familiar Thai characters become the gateway to understanding each card. Those interested in literature will find something to observe, while those interested in tarot will see how far Thai-style imagery can take the meaning of the cards. His name has appeared in books like "Tarot Card Predictions 12 Zodiac Signs," television programs, and years of work disseminating information on Chinese astrology, deities, and auspicious traditions. Some know him from his tarot cards, others remember him for taking them to places of worship. This diverse range of experiences across generations has brought him to #5, with 389,000 followers on Facebook, 38,700 on YouTube, and 5,870 on Instagram, totaling approximately 434,000 followers across these three platforms.
Ranked #6, ??????? Queen Mahaleab The next card reading that millions of people want to see. Before flipping over a card, there's a brief moment where viewers begin to think about their questions. ??????? Queen Mahaleab creates a captivating moment that keeps people listening repeatedly. Once the card is revealed, what people wait for next is how she interprets the images on the cards, transforming them into stories about the listener's life. Her #6 ranking stems from both her experience reading tarot cards professionally, which she's mentioned she's accumulated over about 15 years, and her visible audience on her main TikTok account @queentarot with 1.70 million followers and her main Facebook page with approximately 10,000 followers, totaling around 1.71 million followers. For those curious about the charm of reading tarot cards on camera, observe the moments after the cards are revealed - how she starts with details and gradually steers the story in a particular direction.
Ranked #7 Ajarn Bank Kliaduang. When Gypsy cards are drawn on a business person's desk, if the questions in your mind are, "When should I open my shop?", "Where should I arrange my workspace?", or "What phase of life are you in?", this is the space for Ajarn Bank Kliaduang, or BankTarot. He uses Gypsy cards, Chinese astrology, numerology, and feng shui to discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. What starts as a fortune-telling reading leads to questions about the shop, the team, and the business plans the owner needs to consider. He ranks #7 with over a decade of experience lecturing in the entrepreneurial field and a following of over 2 million across all channels. (This figure is cumulative.) Ajarn Queen, with her clearly defined main account audience, is ranked earlier in this column. For those familiar with love predictions, listening to Ajarn Bank discuss business will reveal a different type of question a fortune teller poses.
Ranked #8, Mor Plai Praykrasip (Whispering Spirit) is a name that resurfaces in conversations whenever major events occur in the country. Whenever a situation draws public attention, Mor Plai Praykrasip's name often comes up. She has a captivating storytelling style that keeps listeners eager to hear her predictions. The nickname "Whispering Spirit" makes her instantly recognizable. Her appearances on television and Thai media dating back to 2018 have made her name familiar to many viewers over the years. This consistency in mainstream media contributes to her 8th position, coupled with 518,000 YouTube views and approximately 310,500 TikTok views, totaling around 829,000 followers across the platform. Some may have learned about her from the news at the time, while others sought out her channels to listen to her predictions from beginning to end.
Ranked #9, Doctor Boy Clears the Air. His name, "Clears the Air," perfectly matches his storytelling style. He starts with questions people are eager to know Will their careers progress? When will their finances be flowing? Which zodiac signs are facing difficult decisions? Then he guides viewers into the predictions. Those who stumble upon him in their feed understand from the very first sentence and have reason to stay and listen until their own zodiac sign is revealed. He ranks #9 for his work in Thai astrology and feng shui, reaching an online audience of approximately 1.2 million followers. His reach extends to viewers of the show "UNSEEN The Battle for the Throne of the Clairvoyant." Doctor Boy's total following reflects his strong online presence. The ranking behind Doctor Plai is attributed to the longer viewers have known Doctor Plai through mainstream media.
Ranked #10 Astrologer Fongsan Jarmonchan. When planetary transits appear in the news, and when astrologer Fongsan Jarmonchan writes about the national horoscope, readers will find planetary movements, political events, and historical events being compared in her column "Amateur Astrologer." Some paragraphs begin with the movement of the planets, then take readers back to headlines they read years ago. This is a unique storytelling style from someone familiar with both astrological and news language.