Chakrit graduated from the University of Canterbury with a BA(Hons) Political Science and a MA (Political Science). He has worked extensively in management, planning, and consultant in business, politics, and education. Upon graduating from UC, Chakrit worked in tertiary education sector as lecturer and management in New Zealand and Thailand. He has work experience in both Thai and New Zealand politics. In addition, he has worked as the Vice President of JP Insurance Public Company Limited in Thailand. He is currently the Managing Director at Central Laboratory Thailand, a State-Owned Enterprise for ISO audit, testing, and verification. He is also Vice President of the New Zealand Alumni Association (Thailand).