TAYME THAPTHIMTHONG is a London-born English‑Thai actor who made his major Hollywood debut as “Gaitok” in third season of THE WHITE LOTUS. Before acting, he served as a Royal Marines cadet in the UK, then joined the Royal Thai Army’s counter-terrorism unit, and later worked as a private-bodyguard. His first major on-screen role in the Emmy-nominated series came after being discovered during his time as a bodyguard.