[3] In 2017, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication arts from the Faculty of Humanities at Kasetsart University.
[4] With a desire to become a singer, Jirakit participated in the 7th season of The Star, a reality television singing competition, representing Central Thailand but did not make it to the Top 24.
He auditioned again for its 8th season, this time representing Southern Thailand, and still got eliminated.
He started in the entertainment industry as a host of Bang Music Buffet in 2011 and was tapped to play the role of Pete in the movie Part Time Lover (2014).
[9] Jirakit is the older brother of actress and singer Worranit Thawornwong.