If we talk about Thai Action Movie, sure that people will know “Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, Tom-Yum-Goong (also called Warrior King or The Protector)” as the top. Not only Thai and Asia, but the United States, Europe and Hollywood will talk more about soon after “Ong Bak 2,” was released in the United States last week.

Thai Action Star Tony Jaa

According to HONG KONG (AP) — Tony Jaa (Tatchakorn Yeerum or formerly Panom Yeerum) says his Hollywood debut is a “matter of time” after his latest movie. Thailand’s answer to Jackie Chan and Jet Li has built up a solid box office record in the U.S. His last two movies, “Ong Bak” and “The Protector,” earned $4.6 million and $12 million there.

“Ong Bak 2″ marks the star as director. The Thai-language movie, with English subtitles, opened Friday in 10 theaters and made nearly $26,600 in its first weekend, according to figures from the box office tracking Web site Box Office Mojo.

“I’m happy to know that there are people in the States who like my movies. Hollywood is the capital for the movie industry. It would be interesting to go there. It’s a matter of time,” Jaa said in response to written questions from The Associated Press.

Praising Jaa as “the most well-rounded of all action stars,” Jackie Chan said in 2006 that he pitched for Jaa to take a role in “Rush Hour 3″ but the Thai actor had a scheduling conflict.

Hope to see Tony Jaa among Hollywood action stars soon.