He fought for the first time when he was about 13 years old at a local temple fair, earning 50 baht.

During the heyday of his career, he fought against many top Muay Thai fighters, such as Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Samransak Muangsurin, Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri, Orono Por Muang Ubon, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Panomtuanlek Hapalang, Cherry Sor Wanich, Jomwo Chernyim, Superlek Sorn E-Sarn, Chandet Sor Prantalay, Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Jongsanan Fairtex, etc.

Nicknamed "Man-Eater Knee Striker" derives from five of his opponents having been kicked off the ring by the referee while battling him.

After retirement, he opened a Muay Thai gym in his native Chanthaburi.

Petchdam is currently working as a merchant selling steamed buns in Rayong's Samyan market, without being involved in Muay Thai at all.