Growing up a gender-expansive, gay, Asian American in the early 2000s, I had to learn how to be loud in a beautiful way. Today, I write what I call 'Gaysian theater pop'—music for anyone else who’s still looking for their own volume knob.

My artist name, Thammarat, comes from the Thai word for “righteous ruler” or “one who embodies Dharma.” In Buddhism, Dharma is the cosmic law that guides truth, purpose, and ethical living. To live in accordance with Dharma is to cultivate freedom from suffering, both for yourself and for others.

Music is my Dharma. It is my ‘golden city,’ a divine refuge and a brave stage where I share my stories, my truth, and my lived experiences. It’s the place I go, not to hide from the world, but to step into the spotlight.

As Thammarat, I strive to build that “golden city” for my listeners.

Follow me on my journey.