Meet Tony Jaa’s Children: Hathaipawee Yeerum and Narinrat Yeerum

Tony Jaa, born Tatchakorn Yeerum (also known as Panom Yeerum or Phanom Yeerum) on February 5, 1976, in Surin Province, Thailand, is a world-renowned martial artist, actor, and action choreographer.

Best known for his jaw-dropping stunts and fight choreography in Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior and Furious 7, Jaa has become an international action star admired for his authenticity and physical mastery.

Raised in a rural Khmer-influenced community in the Isan region, Jaa grew up in a modest farming family. His father, Thongdee Yeerum, worked as an elephant herder, while his mother, Rin Saipetch, managed their household.

Inspired by the martial arts films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Jaa began training at just 10 years old at a local temple, practicing Muay Thai and other techniques in his father’s rice paddies. His dedication led him to pursue higher education at Maha Sarakham College of Physical Education, where he earned a bachelor’s degree.

Standing at around 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), Jaa is of Thai ethnicity with Khmer heritage and practices Buddhism.

On the personal side, Jaa is equally devoted to his family as he is to his career. He married his longtime girlfriend, Piyarat Chotiwattananont, in a ceremony on May 3, 2012, after officially registering their marriage on December 29, 2011.

Together, they have two daughters: Hathaipawee Yeerum (born around 2013) and Narinrat Yeerum (born around 2018). Unlike their father, the children live away from the media spotlight, as Jaa and Piyarat carefully protect their privacy to ensure a grounded upbringing.

Though much of their family life remains shielded, sources describe Jaa as a devoted husband and father, prioritizing his role at home alongside his global acting career.

Hathaipawee Yeerum

Hathaipawee Yeerum is the couple’s first daughter. She was born in 2013, exact details remain unconfirmed due to the family’s preference for privacy.

Hathaipawee‘s name occasionally appears in articles about Tony Jaa‘s family, but no specific anecdotes or personal details about her interests or activities are publicly available.

Narinrat Yeerum

Narinrat Yeerum is Tony Jaa‘s second daughter, and like her sister, her personal details are scarce. Some sources, such as Wiki Project, identify Narinrat as a daughter, while others, like LeoraNews, refer to a son named Nong Soi born in 2018, creating some inconsistency in reports about the gender and identity of Jaa‘s second child.

For the purposes of this article, based on the majority of sources, Narinrat is recognized as Jaa‘s younger daughter. As with Hathaipawee, Narinrat‘s life is kept private, with no public details about her hobbies, education, or aspirations.