[5] In 2018, Paing Takhon featured on the BuzzFeed's "23 Stunning South Asian Men That Are Too Gorgeous For Words".

His work in modeling and commercials gained attention from the film industry, leading to acting opportunities in movies[15] In 2016, he traveled to Indonesia to participate in the "ASEAN Celebrity Explore Quest Malaysia 2016" (ACEQM) alongside Nan Su Yati Soe as a representative from Myanmar.

[17][18][19] He starred in the web films Thaman Kyar (Weretiger) in 2018[20][21] and Bal Thu Lal (WHO) in 2019, which was released online and aired on Sky Net DTH for free.

[22][23] In 2019, he participated in the documentary TV program Kha Yee Thwar Kauk Kyaung (Traveller's Notes) alongside Thinzar Wint Kyaw.

[25][26] On 3 August 2019, he hosted a grand fan meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing a large crowd of supporters.

[31] In January 2021, Paing Takhon gained international attention after a viral Instagram photo showed him with a shaved head and wearing a saffron robe during a 10-day stint as a monk, which led to him being dubbed the "hot monk" and significantly increased his follower count to 1.1 million in a short time.

However, the film was not widely screened in cinemas due to the political turmoil and situation following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.

Paing Takhon began his singing career in 2017 and released his debut solo album "Chit Thu" (Lover) on 16 September 2017.

[45][46] Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Paing Takhon was active in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media.

[49] On 7 April 2021, warrants for his arrest were issued under section 505 (a) of the Myanmar Penal Code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup.

Along with several other celebrities, he was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state's ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.

[50] On 8 April 2021, he was arrested and taken into custody in the North Dagon area of Yangon at 5:00 am from his mother's home, according to local media reports.