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Krai Thong
''Krai Thong'' or ''Kraithong'' ( th, ไกรทอง, ) is a Thai folktale, originating from Phichit Province. It tells the story of Chalawan, a crocodile lord who abducts a daughter of a wealthy Phichit man, and Kraithong, a merchant from Nonthaburi who seeks to kill Chalawan. The story was adapted into a play (''lakhon nok''), credited to King Rama II (r. 1809–1824), and has seen various modern adaptations. Synopsis Once upon a time, there was a magical kingdom located deep inside an under water cave where crocodiles live. Inside the cave, a magic crystal ball floated above, shining so bright like sunlight during daytime. The crocodile lord who ruled this cave was called Chalawan (ชาละวัน) as named after the cave. Every crocodile that entered the cave turned into human form and needed no food. Chalawan gained his position to rule the cave from his grandfather, after his father's death in a fight with two other crocodiles. He had two crocodile wives liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Folklore
Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand. With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture. Phraya Anuman Rajadhon (1888–1969) was the first Thai scholar to seriously study local folkloristics. He took copious notes on humble details of his culture such as the charms used by Thai shopkeepers to attract customers. He also studied in depth the oral literature related to different village spirits and ghosts of Thai lore. Phya Anuman Rajadhon, ''Essays on Thai Folklore,'' Editions Duang Kamol, . Folk beliefs The core of Thai folklore is rooted in folk religion. Until they were recorded, folk beliefs were handed down from one generation to the next. Village shamans are known as ', a word that has its origin in Brahmin, from a general and vague ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phichit Province
Phichit ( th, พิจิตร, , ) is one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces (''changwat'') lies in lower northern Thailand and 330 km due north of Bangkok. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, and Kamphaeng Phet. Geography The Nan and Yom Rivers flow through Phichit province, joining shortly before the Chao Phraya is formed. The province mainly consists of low fertile river plains, making rice and lotus the main crops. The total forest area is just or 0.4 percent of provincial area. History The town of Phichit was established in 1058 by Phraya Kotabongthevaraja (พระยาโคตระบอง), and was first part of the Sukhothai Kingdom, and later of Ayutthaya. An old temple in Pho Prathap Chang District is Wat Pho Prathap Chang (วัดโพธิ์ประทับช้าง). It was built by Phra Chao Suea, an Ayutthaya king, in 1701 at a site reputed to be his birthplace. The site is surroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakhon Nok
Lakhon nok ( th, ละครนอก, ) is a genre of theatre originating from the Ayutthaya era. It was based on the folk performances, similar to lakhon chatri, from what is now Southern Thailand.Brandon pg. 62 References Bibliography * Brandon, James R. (1967). ''Theatre in Southeast Asia''. Harvard University Press Notes Thai dance Thai culture {{Thailand-stub th:ละคร#ละครนอก ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama II Of Siam
Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai ( th, พระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย, 24 February 1767 – 21 July 1824), personal name Chim ( th, ฉิม), also styled as Rama II, was the second monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty, ruling from 1809 to 1824. In 1809, Itsarasunthon succeeded his father Rama I, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Loetlanaphalai the King of Siam. His reign was largely peaceful, devoid of major conflicts. His reign was known as the "Golden Age of Rattanakosin Literature" as Loetlanaphalai was patron to a number of poets in his court and the King himself was a renowned poet and artist. The most notable poet in his employ was the illustrious Sunthorn Phu, the author of ''Phra Aphai Mani''. Early life Chim was born in 1767 during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Amphawa District, Samut Songkram. Chim was a son of Luang Yokkrabat of Ratchaburi and Nak of Samut Sakorn, as his father and mother was then known. They would later become King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Precepts
The Five precepts ( sa, pañcaśīla, italic=yes; pi, pañcasīla, italic=yes) or five rules of training ( sa, pañcaśikṣapada, italic=yes; pi, pañcasikkhapada, italic=yes) is the most important system of morality for Buddhist lay people. They constitute the basic code of ethics to be respected by lay followers of Buddhism. The precepts are commitments to abstain from killing living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Within the Buddhist doctrine, they are meant to develop mind and character to make progress on the path to enlightenment. They are sometimes referred to as the ''Śrāvakayāna precepts'' in the Mahāyāna tradition, contrasting them with the ''bodhisattva'' precepts. The five precepts form the basis of several parts of Buddhist doctrine, both lay and monastic. With regard to their fundamental role in Buddhist ethics, they have been compared with the ten commandments in Abrahamic religions or the ethical codes of Confucianism. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sompote Sands
Sompote Saengduenchai ( th, สมโพธิ แสงเดือนฉาย; ; 24 May 1941 – 26 August 2021), internationally known as Sompote Sands, was a Thai film director, special effects creator and producer best known for directing several Thai films especially ''tokusatsu'' (special effects-based) genre or monster films such as '' The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army'', '' Jumborg Ace & Giant'', the illegally produced '' Hanuman and the Five Riders'', the 1980 cult classic ''Crocodile'', '' Phra Rod Meree'' and the 1985 fantasy monster film '' Magic Lizard''. He was the founder and owner of Chaiyo Productions based in Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Early life Born as the youngest son in a Thai Chinese family in the outskirts Bangkok, Sompote's father was a Chinese immigrant from Guangdong. While he was studying at grade three, Sompote became a freelance photographer. His work was to take photos of King Bhumibol in a boy scout uniform. A photo was publi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorapong Chatree
Sorapong Chatree ( th, สรพงษ์ ชาตรี; born Pittaya Tiamswate; 8 December 1950 – 10 March 2022) was a Thai film actor. He had frequently starred in the films of Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol, as well as in Cherd Songsri's classic romance, ''Plae Kao''. Biography He was born in Tambon Tha To (later separated into Tambon Ban Mai), Maha Rat district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. He was the youngest son of the family whose older brother was the oldest child and the older sister was the second child. In the past, his house was regarded as the only house in a community that has a television set. Chatree became one of the top male stars by the mid 1970s, eventually displacing the older Sombat Metanee from the lead position. As he aged, he retained his popularity until the end of his life, he maintained his popularity and was known as a key supporting actor. He was named a National Artist of Thailand in 2009. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sombat Metanee
Sombat Metanee (; 26 June 1937 – 18 August 2022) was a Thai actor and film director, who was honored as National Artist in the performing arts branch (movies-television drama) in 2016. At one time, he held the Guinness World Record for most film appearances (more than 600). By his own count, he made more than 2,000 films and television shows, including lakorns (Thai soap operas). A prolific leading actor in action films, romance, dramas, comedies and musicals at the height of his career in the 1960s and 1970s, he continued to act in Thai films and television series, making frequent appearances on talk shows and in on-screen commercials. Among his later films are ''Tears of the Black Tiger'' and ''The Legend of Suriyothai''. Early life Sombat was born in Ubon Ratchathani, the hometown of his mother. Seven days after being born, his family moved to Bangkok, settling in the Pathum Wan's Saphan On neighbourhood near the Hua Lamphong railway station, since his father worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranya Namwong
Anchali Sirachaya ( th, อัญชลี ศิระฉายา), née Anchali Choppradit ( th, อัญชลี ชอบประดิษฐ์), stage-named Aranya Namwong ( th, อรัญญา นามวงศ์), or nicknamed Piak ( th, เปี๊ยก), (born September 4, 1947, Lopburi) is a Thai actress. She was the runner-up of 1964 Miss Thailand (while Apasra Hongsakula was the winner). She was the lead actress in many Thai films in the 1970s, often co-starring with Sombat Metanee. She also enjoyed popularity in Cambodia after her joint role in ''The Snake King's Wife Part 2'', a prequel of the Cambodian blockbuster and award-winning film, ''The Snake King's Wife'' starring the famous Khmer actress and former Miss Cambodia, Dy Saveth. She then took a main rule in another Thai-khmer film, ''Love across Hoirzotal'', with the Khmer lead actor Chea Yutatorn. Recent films include ''The Legend of Suriyothai'', '' The Bodyguard'', ''Unborn'' and ''The Mother''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
