Apichatpong 'Joe' Weerasethakul is a Thai independent film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He works outside the strict boundaries of the Thai film studio system and has directed several feature films and many short films, showcasing his unique cinematic style. His contributions to film often reflect a blend of cultural identity, spirituality, and social issues, making him a significant figure in contemporary cinema.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 322 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Bangkok (7:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Apichatpong
The meaning of Apichatpong is not widely known or understood outside of Thai culture. It is a unique name with a strong cultural connection.
Read Full Apichatpong Name AnalysisJuly 16, 1970 Facts
Generation Group
Apichatpong Weerasethakul belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Bangkok
Educated At: School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Khon Kaen University
Occupation: installation artist | director | film producer | film director | screenwriter
Awards Received: Yanghyun Prize | Officer of Arts and Letters | Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize | Jury Prize
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for July 16, 1970
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Cancer 15 | 23 Cancer 56 | 16 Virgo 6 |
Moon | 17 Sagittarius 6 | 0 Aries 12 | 20 Sagittarius 54 |
Mercury | 3 Leo 44 | 15 Leo 25 | 23 Virgo 6 |
Venus | 4 Virgo 13 | 12 Gemini 54 | 1 Scorpio 56 |
Mars | 28 Cancer 40 | 16 Virgo 43 | 3 Virgo 49 |
Jupiter | 26 Libra 42 | 8 Cancer 16 | 3 Scorpio 46 |
Saturn | 20 Taurus 41 | 1 Aries 48 | 22 Taurus 50 |
Uranus | 5 Libra 12 | 0 Gemini 23 | 7 Libra 46 |
Neptune | 28 Scorpio 16 | 2 Aries 8 | 28 Scorpio 21 |
Pluto | 25 Virgo 7 | 2 Aquarius 47 | 26 Virgo 48 |
Rahu | 4 Pisces 53 | 21 Pisces 6 | 1 Pisces 58 |
Ketu | 4 Virgo 53 | 21 Virgo 6 | 1 Virgo 58 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025