Born in Bangkok, Thailand, she is one of four daughters of Thai actor Surin Charoenpura and is the older sister of fellow actress Intira Charoenpura. As a singer, since 1989 Charoenpura has released dozens of albums, music videos and performed in many concerts. Since the 1980s, Charoenpura has acted in numerous roles on Thai television and in films. As an actress, she came to international notice for her portrayal of the villainous Lady Srisudachan in the 2001 film, The Legend of Suriyothai, directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, and released theatrically in the United States in 2003.