was born 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand, as the son of a Thai mother and a Dutch father. That’s why he is also known as “Bangkokbruce”.

At the age of five he moved to the Netherlands where he started his first swimming lessons.

After obtaining his swimming diplomas he showed interest in water polo. When he was seven he started training and playing at the Polar Bears in Ede. Soon people saw his talent and he started playing in the premiere league.

Also he was noticed by the KNZB ( Royal Dutch Swimming Federation) where he also was invited to show his skills.

To get more practice, he joined VZC Veenendaal in 2023. He now trains several hours a day at various locations.