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National Artist (Thailand)
The National Artist ( th, ศิลปินแห่งชาติ, , ) is a title given annually by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand, recognizing notable Thai artists in the area of intangible cultural heritage such as literature, fine arts, visual arts, applied arts (architecture, design) and performing arts (Thai dance, international dance, puppetry, shadow play, Thai music, international music, drama and film). Since 1985, the honors have been presented on 24 February, "National Artist Day", in Thailand. The date was chosen because it is the birthdate of Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, or King Rama II, who was an artist himself. In 1986, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an accomplished musician, photographer, and painter, was named "Supreme Artist". National artists receive 25,000 baht monthly for life unless the award is retracted. They are also entitled to health insurance, emergency payments, funeral costs, and a stipend of 150,000 baht for writing a biogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the extremity of Myanmar. Thailand also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast, and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the nation's capital and largest city. Tai peoples migrated from southwestern China to mainland Southeast Asia from the 11th century. Indianised kingdoms such as the Mon, Khmer Empire and Malay states ruled the region, competing with Thai states such as the Kingdoms of Ngoenyang, Sukhothai, Lan Na and Ayutthaya, which also rivalled each other. European contact began in 1511 with a Portuguese diplomatic mission to Ayutthaya, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddha Loetla Nabhalai
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 Rama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuam Prasidhikul
Tuam ( ; ga, Tuaim , meaning 'mound' or 'burial-place') is a town in Ireland and the second-largest settlement in County Galway. It is west of the midlands of Ireland, about north of Galway city. Humans have lived in the area since the Bronze Age while the historic period dates from the sixth century. The town became increasingly important in the 11th and 12th centuries in political and religious aspects of Ireland. The market-based layout of the town and square indicates the importance of commerce. The red Latin cross of the Coat of arms is representative of Tuam's importance as an ecclesiastical centre. The double green flaunches at the sides, represent the two hills or shoulders of Tuam's ancient name, . The two crowns recall the High Kings, Tairrdelbach and Ruaidrí, who were based in Tuam. The broken chariot wheel is a reference to the foundation of the monastic town when St Jarlath's chariot wheel broke. The motto of the town, ''Tuath Thuama go Buan'', translates a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kan Thonglaw
Kan or KAN may refer to: Places * Kan (river), a tributary of the Yenisey in Russia * Kan District of Iran * Kan, Kyrgyzstan, a village in Batken Region * Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria, IATA code * Kannapolis (Amtrak station), North Carolina, US, station code * Kansas, a U.S. state People * Kan (surname), including a list of people with the surname * One of the Bacabs of Mayan mythology * Kan (musician), Japanese singer-songwriter * Kan Shimozawa (1892–1968), Japanese novelist * Kan Otake (born 1983), Japanese professional baseball player Music * "Kan" (song), Israeli Eurovision song in 1991 * KAN, UK folk supergroup with Brian Finnegan and Aidan O'Rourke In science and technology * ''kan'', PDP ligand, kanamycin A * Iwasawa decomposition of a Lie group in mathematics Weights and measures * A Japanese unit of mass () * Kan, a Korean unit of length Other uses * Kan language (other), several languages * Club of Committed Non-Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanha Khiangsiri
Kanha Khiangsiri ( th, กัณหา เคียงศิริ, also spelled Khiengsiri; 26 February 1912 – 23 June 1999), née Chuen Watthanaphat (), was a Thai novelist. Writing under the pen name K. Surangkhanang (), her 45 novels include the highly popular '' Ban Sai Thong'' and the influential '' The Prostitute (Ying Khon Chua)'', which reflected issues in Thailand's developing modern society. She was named a National Artist in literature in 1986. References Kanha Khiangsiri Kanha Khiangsiri Kanha Khiangsiri Kanha Khiangsiri ( th, กัณหา เคียงศิริ, also spelled Khiengsiri; 26 February 1912 – 23 June 1999), née Chuen Watthanaphat (), was a Thai novelist A novelist is an author or writer of novels, though often noveli ... 1912 births 1999 deaths {{Thailand-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fua Haripitak
Fua Haripitak ( th, เฟื้อ หริพิทักษ์) (22 April 1910 – October 1993) was a celebrated Thai artist. Biography Early life Fua was born on 22 April 1910 in Thonburi, the son of a court painter who had served under Phya Anusat Chitrakorn. He studied art for four years at Bangkok's Poh Chang School of Arts and Crafts before quitting after he found the teaching method too academic. Key works and development He later graduated from the School of Fine Arts (later known as Silpakorn University), a student of Silpa Bhirasri. Among his finest surviving works from that period is an oil portrait titled "My Grand Mother".The portrait can be seen . During 1940-1946, he received a scholarship from Thanomsakdi Kridakorn to study at Visva Bharati University in West Bengal, India. After returning to Thailand, he served at Silpakorn University. He won gold metals at the 1st and 2nd National Exhibitions of Art in 1949 and 1950 for "Petchaburi", a tempera on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paew Snitwongseni
Thanphuying Paew Snidvongseni ( th, แผ้ว สนิทวงศ์เสนี; , 25 December 1903 – 24 September 2000), née Paew Suddhiburana ( th, แผ้ว สุทธิบูรณ์; ), was an expert on classical Thai dance. She was married to Prince Asdang Dejavudh. Biography Paew Suddhiburana was born on 25 December 1903. She was presented to the palace of Prince Asdang Dejavudh at the age of eight, and learned the art from royal instructors. She eventually married the prince, but the prince died young at the age of 36. Paew remarried to Mom Rajawongse Tan Snidvongs (titled Mom Snidvongseni), who was a diplomat, and she would observe the dance cultures of various countries during their frequent travels. She later joined the Fine Arts Department as an expert on Thai dance. She made new interpretations and created numerous dance styles, drawing inspiration from the foreign movements as well as traditional methods. For her contributions to the art, she was name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montri Tramote
Montri Tramote ( th, มนตรี ตราโมท, , ; 17 June 1900 – 6 August 1995) was a Thai musician, known as a master of Thai classical music. He was a professional musician under the employment of Fine Arts Department throughout his work life, composing over 200 musical pieces and developing traditional Thai music education into formal theory and curricula. He was named a National Artist National Artist is an honorary title issued by some states as a highest recognition of artists for their significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the nation. An equivalent title, People's Artist, has been known in countries of the f ... in Thai music in 1985. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tramote, Montri 1900 births 1995 deaths Montri Tramote Montri Tramote Montri Tramote Montri Tramote Montri Tramote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kukrit Pramoj
Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj ( th, คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช, , ; 20 April 1911 – 9 October 1995) was a Thai politician, scholar and professor. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand 1973–1974. He was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Thailand, serving in office from 1975 to 1976 between Seni Pramoj, his brother's, terms. Being the great-grandson of King Rama II, he was a member of the Thai royal family. He also portrayed the Prime Minister of the fictional country of "Sarkhan" in the 1963 motion picture ''The Ugly American'' with Marlon Brando. Biography He was born on 20 April 1911 at Sing Buri Province into an cadet branch of Chakri Dynasty with Chinese ancestry. The son of Brigadier General Prince Khamrob and his wife Daeng ( Bunnag), his older brother was M.R. Seni Pramoj while his great-grandmother, Ampha, was of Chinese descent and was a consort of Rama II. He served as a corporal during the Franco-Thai War in 1940. Like many uppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
