Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets. A source close to the actor told Nine Entertain that the initial diagnosis was stage 3, verging on stage 4. The Facebook page of Tony Jaa did not mention the diagnosis. Some supporters have started writing well-wishing messages on his social media page as the news about his health spread. After training in Muay Thai from age 10, followed by years as a stunt man, Tony Jaa had his breakthrough in 2003 with Ong Bak.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 10:02 UTC