On Nophand Boonyai is a Thai actor, dramatist, columnist and the author of The Cult of Monte Cristo, a sedative novel based on his drama of the same name. He graduated in Graphic Design and Film Study from Southbank College, Westminster University. Born in Thailand, Boonyai moved to England at the age of 9 where he grew up. In his twenties, Oh came back to Thailand to try starting an acting career.