Paruehus was born in 1956 in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, a northern suburb of Bangkok.
Kimchun Kuntharee, his father runs a Muay Thai gym called Sitchunthong.
During the peak of his career, he battled with many contemporary top Muay Thai kickboxers, such as Mafuang Weerapol, Ghairung Lookchaomaesaitong, Thanusuk Prasopchai, Sagat Phonthawee,[2] Sangsakda Kittikasem, Aurachunnoi Hor.Mahachai, and Samart Payakaroon.
On July 7, 1980, he participated in an exceptional two against one handicap fight, teaming up with Thanusuk Prasopchai to defeat reigning Lumpinee Stadium champion Mafuang Weerapol.
He reappeared back in the muay thai scene when he trained his son ( Chanon Kuntharee ) who is also a fighter.