Phum Viphurit – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Phum Viphurit (วิภูริศ ศิริทิพย์), known by his nickname Phum (ภูมิ), is a Thai singer-songwriter. He achieved international fame in 2018 from his single “Lover Boy.” His music demonstrates influences of various genres, especially neo soul and indie folk. He is one of Thailand’s most internationally recognized independent musicians.

Birth name

Viphurit Siritip (วิภูริศ ศิริทิพย์)

Career

Singer, songwriter, musician, composer

Birthday

August 16, 1995

Age

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Birthplace

Bangkok, Thailand

Nationality

Thai

HOW BIG IS Phum Viphurit ON THE NET?

Phum Viphurit has built a strong international following across social media and music streaming platforms. He is recognized for sharing music, creative content, and personal moments, which receive strong engagement from his global fanbase spanning across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

HOW DID Phum Viphurit become famous?

He became known through his original and cover songs on YouTube while in Thailand. He released his debut album Manchild in 2017. His following two singles, “Long Gone” and “Lover Boy,” earned him international recognition as their music videos spread online in 2018. He toured internationally across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming a well-known musician, Phum Viphurit was born in Bangkok, Thailand. His father is an architect and his mother is a graphic designer. He moved to Hamilton, New Zealand when he was 9, where he got his first instrument — a drum. He later switched to guitar and moved back to Thailand at 18 to study at Mahidol University International College. He began releasing music with Rats Records, an independent label based in Bangkok, in 2014.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

He has collaborated with various independent artists and musicians through the Thai indie music scene and international touring circuits. In 2024, he introduced Paul Vibhavadi, an alter ego represented as an anthropomorphic sloth, as part of a new creative direction in his music.

Personal LIFE and Relationship

Phum Viphurit was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and spent his formative years in Hamilton, New Zealand. He is a Thai-Kiwi artist who brings a unique blend of Thai and New Zealand cultural influences to his music. He keeps most of his personal life private and primarily uses his social media platforms to showcase his music and creative projects.