Chatchai Chaiyon studied fine arts at Bangkok’s Silpakorn University. In 2000, he started working in the Thai film industry as an art director and costume designer. As an award-winning costume designer, he's an established name in the industry. He founded an artistic collective, Mit Out Sound Films, with Jakrawal Nilthamrong and Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, to put a focus on developing independent film projects outside the Thai commercial movie systems.