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Ong-Bak
''Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' ( th, องค์บาก, ), also known in the United States as ''Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior'' is a 2003 Thai martial arts film directed by Prachya Pinkaew, featured stunt choreography by Panna Rittikrai and starring Tony Jaa. ''Ong-Bak'' proved to be Jaa's breakout film, with the actor hailed internationally as the next major martial arts star. Jaa went on to star in ''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (called ''The Protector'' in the US and ''Warrior King'' in the UK) and directed and starred in two prequels to ''Ong-Bak'': '' Ong-Bak 2'' and '' Ong-Bak 3''. Plot In the village of Ban Nong Pradu in rural northeastern Thailand lies an ancient Buddha statue named Ong-Bak. The village falls in despair after thieves from Bangkok decapitate the statue and take the head with them. Ting, a villager extremely skilled in Muay Thai, volunteers to travel to Bangkok to recover the stolen head of Ong-Bak. His only lead is Don, a drug dealer who attempted to buy an amulet in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Jaa
Tatchakorn Yeerum ( th, ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์, , ; formerly Phanom Yeerum ( th, พนม ยีรัมย์, ); born 5 February 1976), better known internationally as Tony Jaa and in Thailand as Jaa Phanom ( th, จา พนม, , ), is a Thai martial artist, actor, action choreographer, stuntman, director, and traceur. His films include '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' (2003), ''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (2005), '' Ong Bak 2: The Beginning'' (2008), ''Furious 7'' (2015) and '' SPL II: A Time for Consequences'' (2015). Early life Tony Jaa was born and raised in a rural area in Surin Province to Rin Saipetch and Thongdee Yeerum. He is of Kuy descent, a Mon–Khmer ethnic group that inhabits Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. The Kuy practice traditions that are more similar to the traditions of Cambodia than that of traditions observed by the Lao or the Thai. The Kuy are known for being skilled trainers of elephants. Tony Jaa speaks Kuy, Thai and Northern Khmer. In hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petchtai Wongkamlao
Petchtai Wongkamlao, ( th, เพ็ชรทาย วงษ์คำเหลา, , ; born on June 24, 1965, in Yasothon province, Thailand, is a Thai comedian, actor and film director. He is best known in Thailand by his stage name, Mum Jokmok ( th, หม่ำ จ๊กมก, , ); and is a popular Thai television personality. He is variously credited as Mom Jok Mok, Mum Jokemok or Mom Jokmok. Comedy and television Mum started his career as a comedian in the Bangkok "cafe" scene (restaurants in Thailand with live music and comedy performances). He started his own comedy troupe with "Jaturong Mokjok". Mum became widely known to the public from the variety-game show '' Ching Roi Ching Lan'' (ชิงร้อยชิงล้าน) hosted by Panya Nirankul. He appeared in comedy section with his group members and performed stunts. He also co-hosted with another popular game show ''Wethithong'' (เวทีทอง) with Kiat Kitcharoen. He also has his own TV show named ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prachya Pinkaew
Prachya Pinkaew ( th, ปรัชญา ปิ่นแก้ว; ; born September 2, 1962) is a Thai film director, film producer and screenwriter. His films include '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' and '' Tom-Yum-Goong'', both martial arts films starring Tony Jaa. Biography Prachya graduated from Nakhon Ratchasima Technology College in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, in 1985, majoring in architecture. He began his career in 1990, working as an art director and later as creative director at Packshot Entertainment, an advertising firm. He directed music videos and won several Best Music Video Awards at Thailand's Golden Television Awards. His first feature film was made in 1992 and called ''The Magic Shoes''. It was followed in 1995 by '' Dark Side Romance'', a karmic thriller-romance. By 1998, Open Maker Head and BaaRamEwe 1999 was concentrating on producing films, including the vampire movie ''Body Jumper'', the action-comedy ''Heaven's Seven'', the horror movie ''999-9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom-Yum-Goong
''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (Thai: ต้มยำกุ้ง, ) is a 2005 Thai martial arts action film starring Tony Jaa. The film was directed by Prachya Pinkaew, who also directed Jaa's prior breakout film ''Ong-Bak''. As with ''Ong-Bak'', the fights were choreographed by Jaa and his mentor, Panna Rittikrai. The film was distributed as ''Warrior King'' in the United Kingdom, as ''The Protector'' in the United States, as ''Thai Dragon'' in Spain, as ''Revenge of the Warrior'' in Germany, and as ''Honor of the Dragon'' in Russia and CIS countries. In India, it was named Haathi Mere Saathi (literally elephant, my partner), from a name of another Bollywood film starring Rajesh Khanna. Plot Kham is the last of a family line of guards who once watched over the King of Thailand's war elephants. Following tradition, he takes great care in raising the animals. Kham grows up forming close relations to his elephant, Por Yai and its calf, Kohrn. During the Songkran festival, the animals are stole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panna Rittikrai
Panna Rittikrai ( th, links=no, พันนา ฤทธิไกร; ) or birth name Krittiya Lardphanna ( th, links=no, กฤติยา ลาดพันนา; , February 17, 1961 – July 20, 2014) was a Thai martial arts action choreographer, film director, screenwriter, and actor. The head of the Muay Thai Stunt team (previously known as P.P.N. Stunt Team), he is best known for his work as a martial arts and action choreographer on the 2003 film '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' and 2005's ''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (known as ''The Protector'' in the US), starring Tony Jaa, whom Panna mentored. Biography Early films "You've probably never heard of my movies," Panna told the ''Bangkok Post'' in a 2004 interview. "They are popular among taxi drivers and som tam vendors and security guards and Isan coolies. My loyalest fans are folk people in the far-out tambons, where they lay out mattresses on the ground and drink moonshine whisky while watching my outdoor movies." Born in Khon K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ong Bak 2
''Ong Bak 2: The Beginning'' ( th, องค์บาก 2) is a 2008 Thai martial arts film co-directed by Panna Rittikrai and Tony Jaa. Starring Jaa, it is a standalone prequel to the 2003 film '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior''. Set in 15th century Thailand, the film revolves around Tien, the son of a murdered nobleman. Captured and sold into slavery, Tien is saved from death by Chernang, the leader of the Pha Beek Khrut, a group of martial artists specialising in various Asian combat styles. Chernang takes Tien under his wing and realizes unsurpassed physical potential in the boy by training him in all the different types of Asian martial arts. When Tien grows up, he goes on a lone mission of vengeance against the slave traders and the treacherous warlord who killed his family. Released on 4 December 2008, the film was followed by ''Ong Bak 3'' in 2010. Plot In 1431 Siam, during the reign of Borommarachathirat II of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Tien, the young son of a noble family, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pumwaree Yodkamol
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Pumwaree Yodkamol ( th, ภุมวารี ยอดกมล; ; born February 9, 1982 in Bangkok) is a Thai film and television actress. She co-starred in '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'', portraying Muay Lek alongside Tony Jaa. Other roles include '' The Bodyguard'', where she played Pok, and ''Pisaj'', in the role of Oui. Yodkamol appears on the Channel 3 (Thailand) variety show ''In the Dark'' and other shows. Selected filmography *'' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' (2003) -Muay Lek *'' The Bodyguard'' (2004)-Pok *''Pisaj'' (2004) *''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (2005) (girl on the street) References External links * 1982 births Living people Pumwaree Yodkamol Pumwaree Yodkamol Pumwaree Yodkamol Pumwaree Yodkamol Pumwaree Yodkamol ( th, ภุมวารี ยอดกมล; ; born February 9, 1982 in Bangkok) is a Thai film and television actress. She co-starred in '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'', portraying Muay Lek alongside Tony Jaa. Other roles i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ong Bak 3
''Ong-Bak 3'' ( th, องค์บาก 3) is a 2010 Thai martial arts film directed, produced and written by Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai. The film is a sequel to ''Ong Bak 2'' (2008) and follows the story of the warrior Tien (Tony Jaa), who had been captured by the ruthless warlord Lord Rajasena ( Sarunyu Wongkrajang). Tien escapes from Rajasena's clutches, recovers from his crippling injuries with the help of Master Bua (Nirut Sirijanya), and returns to confront Bhuti Sangkha (Dan Chupong), who has replaced Rajasena as the primary villain. Plot After the events of the previous film, Tien is held captive by Lord Rajasena's soldiers. He momentarily fights back when they try to beat him with wooden staves, but they manage to submit him, and Rajasena orders Tien's elbows and knees to be snapped. Meanwhile, the village of Kana Khone is overwhelmed with people affected by a mysterious curse. In order to find a solution, Master Bua initiates a Buddhist pilgrimage, in which it's reve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Chupong
Chupong Changprung (Thai; ชูพงษ์ ช่างปรุง, RTGS: Dan Chupong; born March 23, 1981 in Kalasin Province, Thailand;Behind the Scenes, BK Magazine, p. 24, December 29, 2006-January 4, 2007. Thai nickname: "Deaw", เดี่ยว) is a Thai actor, martial artist and stuntman. He is also known by his Westernized name, Dan Chupong (the given name is alternatively spelled Choopong or Choupong and the first name is sometimes Danny). Starting out as part of the stunt team of martial-arts choreographer Panna Rittikrai, Chupong's first film credit was as "Bodyguard 4" in '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior''. He then went on to leading roles in the 2004 film, '' Born to Fight'' and 2006 film ''Dynamite Warrior''. He has also appeared in Nonzee Nimibutr's '' Queen of Langkasuka'' (2008), '' Somtum'' (2008), ''Ong Bak 2'' (uncredited) and portrayed the main antagonist in Ong Bak 3. He graduate bachelor's degree from Srinakarinwirot Institute of Physical Education To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chattapong Pantana-Angkul
Chattaphong Pantana-Angkul ( th, ฉัฏฐพงศ์ พันธนะอังกูร, or Chatthapong Pantanaunkul, also known as Lewis Phantana, b. April 8, 1971 in Bangkok) is a Thai actor and martial artist. His films include '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' and '' Born to Fight''. Filmography * '' 999-9999'' (2002) * '' Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior'' (2003) * ''Club zaa: Pit tamraa saep (คลับซ่า ปิดตำราแสบ)'' (2004) * ''Lizard Woman'' (''Tuk kae phii'') (2004) * ''Be Very Quiet'' (2004) ... Pimp * '' Born to Fight'' (2004) * '' Taepung'' (''Typhoon'') (2005) External links * 1971 births Living people Chattapong Pantana-Angkul Chattapong Pantana-Angkul Chattapong Pantana-Angkul Chattapong Pantana-Angkul Chattaphong Pantana-Angkul ( th, ฉัฏฐพงศ์ พันธนะอังกูร, or Chatthapong Pantanaunkul, also known as Lewis Phantana, b. April 8, 1971 in Bangkok Bangkok, officially known in Thai as K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller and adventure genres and may also contain elements of d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ban Nong Pradu
Lao Khwan ( th, เลาขวัญ, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the northeastern part of Kanchanaburi province, central Thailand. History Laotian people moved to establish a new village in the area of Ban Ko Ban Kao. Later people from Bo Phloi moved to the area. When the government established a new town, they named it Ban Lao Khwan. The minor district (''king amphoe'') Lao Khwan was created on 1 October 1971, when the three ''tambons'' Lao Khwan, Nong Sano, and Nong Pradu were split off from Phanom Thuan district. It was upgraded to a full district on 8 September 1976. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Huai Krachao, Bo Phloi, Nong Prue of Kanchanaburi Province, Dan Chang, Nong Ya Sai, Don Chedi and U Thong of Suphanburi province. Administration The district is divided into seven sub-districts (''tambons''), which are further subdivided into 82 villages (''mubans''). Lao Khwan and Nong Fai are two townships (''thesaban tambon''), ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
