Chatchai Chaiyon studied fine arts at Bangkoks Silpakorn University In 2000 he started working in the Thai film industry as an art director and costume designer As an awardwinning costume designer hes an established name in the industry He founded an artistic collective Mit Out Sound Films with Jakrawal Nilthamrong and Phuttiphong Aroonpheng to put a focus on developing independent film projects outside the Thai commercial movie systems