Meet Napat Mitmakorn
Thailand, much like India’s Goa, is a hotspot for tattoo enthusiasts. With a rich, centuries-old tradition of body art, tattooing is deeply woven into the country’s culture. Now, a young prodigy is making waves in the industry—nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn, a boy who has stunned the internet with his exceptional tattooing skills.
Meet Napat Mitmakorn

Learning the craft from his father, Napat has already set up a small tattoo booth in Bangkok, where he mesmerizes clients with his talent. Onlookers often record his sessions in awe, fascinated by how a child so young can handle the intricate art of tattooing with such precision and confidence.
Meet Napat Mitmakorn
Recently, a viral video captured him tattooing a detailed fanged serpent design on a client’s body. Dressed professionally in surgical gloves and using high-quality equipment, Napat worked with intense focus, his face lit up with a subtle smile—proof that he genuinely enjoys his craft.
Le tatouage est une tradition ancestrale en Thaïlande et elle compte l'un de ses plus jeune représentant : Napat Mitmakorn, 9 ans. Le garçon apprend le métier avec son père, lui aussi tatoueur.
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Meet Napat Mitmakorn
In an interview with AFP, Napat revealed that his journey into tattooing started as a way to break free from his phone addiction. His father, hoping to steer him toward a more meaningful hobby, introduced him to the world of tattoos. What began as a simple distraction quickly turned into a passion, and now, the young artist dreams of opening his own tattoo studio in the future.
Meet Napat Mitmakorn
With his remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Napat Mitmakorn is already making his mark in the tattoo world—one inked masterpiece at a time!