Sakda Kaewbuadee is a Thai actor, known primarily for his frequent collaboration with director Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Often regarded as one of the filmmaker's signature actors, Kaewbuadee has played key roles in many of his acclaimed works. His international career is especially associated with the film *Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives* (2010), winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, in which he portrays the monk Tong. He has also appeared in notable films such as *Tropical Malady* (2004) and *Cemetery of Splendour* (2015). His screen presence, characterized by a quiet intensity and a naturalistic approach, has become a hallmark of Weerasethakul's dreamlike and spiritual cinema, contributing significantly to the global critical acclaim of the films. His filmography, though not extensive, is intrinsically linked to Thai auteur cinema and its visibility on the major international festival circuit.