|
The King Maker
''The King Maker'' (Thai: กบฎท้าวศรีสุดาจันทร์, or ''The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan'', is a 2005 Thai historical drama film set during the Ayutthaya kingdom. With a storyline that shares many similarities to 2001's ''The Legend of Suriyothai'', ''The King Maker's'' plot focuses on a Portuguese mercenary (Gary Stretch) in the service of the Siamese court. Produced by David Winters, it was the first English-language Thai film production since the 1941 film, '' King of the White Elephant'', produced by Pridi Phanomyong. This was also the first Thai film sold to a "Major film studio". Plot The story opens with Portuguese soldier Fernando de Gama in a shipwreck. He finds some wreckage to float on and washes up on the coast of Siam. After almost being eaten by a crocodile, he is captured by Arab slave traders and taken to Ayutthaya. Released from his bonds to be put on the auction block, he promptly knocks down his captors and leads them on a ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Winters (Director/Producer/Choreographer)
David Winters (April 5, 1939 – April 23, 2019) was an English-born American actor, dancer, choreographer, producer, distributor, director and screenwriter. At a young age, he acted in film and television projects such as ''Lux Video Theatre''; '' Naked City''; ''Mister Peepers''; '' Rock, Rock, Rock''; and ''Roogie's Bump.'' He received some attention in Broadway musicals for his roles in ''West Side Story'' (1957) and ''Gypsy'' (1959). In the film adaptation of ''West Side Story'' (1961) he was one of the few to be re-cast. It became the highest grossing motion picture of that year, and won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Winters became a dance choreographer. On films, he choreographed several projects with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret starting with ''Viva Las Vegas'' (1964). Other dance choreography credits include ''T.A.M.I. Show'' (1964), ''Send Me No Flowers'' (1964), '' Billie'' (1965), '' A Star Is Born'' (1976), etc. On television, he was frequently seen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chairacha
Chairachathirat ( th, ไชยราชาธิราช, ), or ''Chai'' reigned 1534–1546 as King of the Ayutthaya kingdom of Siam. His reign was remarkable for the influx of Portuguese traders, mercenaries, and early Modern warfare technology. Birth The evidence regarding his father is not yet clear; the Royal Chronicle by the Venerable Vanarata of Pakaeo Temple and the Royal Chronicle (Rattanakosin edition) only state that King Chairachathirat is of the royal family of King Ramathibodi. The Pali text "Sangitiyavansa", authored in the reign of King Rama I by the Venerable Vanarata of Pho Temple, state that he is the nephew (son of the sister) of Ramathibodi. Coup In 1533, following the death of King Borommaracha IV, Prince Ratsadathirat (Borommaracha IV's son) succeeded to the Ayutthayan throne. Governmental authority under five-year-old Ratsadathirat proved to be weak. In 1534, only five months after his nephew's ascension, Chairacha marched to Ayutthaya to stage a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai People
Thai people ( th, ชาวไทย; ''endonym''), Central Thai people ( th, คนภาคกลาง, sou, คนใต้, ตามโพร; ''exonym and also domestically'') or Siamese ( th, ชาวสยาม; ''historical exonym and sometimes domestically''), T(h)ai Noi people ( th, ไทยน้อย; ''historical endonym and sometimes domestically''), in a narrow sense, are a Tai ethnic group dominant in Central and Southern Thailand (Siam proper). Part of the larger Tai ethno-linguistic group native to Southeast Asia as well as Southern China and Northeast India, Thais speak the Sukhothai languages ( Central Thai and Southern Thai language), which is classified as part of the Kra–Dai family of languages. The majority of Thais are followers of Theravada Buddhism. As a result of government policy during the 1930s and 1940s resulting in successful forced assimilation of many the various ethno-linguistic groups in the country into the dominant Thai language and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Language
English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain. Existing on a dialect continuum with Scots, and then closest related to the Low Saxon and Frisian languages, English is genealogically West Germanic. However, its vocabulary is also distinctively influenced by dialects of France (about 29% of Modern English words) and Latin (also about 29%), plus some grammar and a small amount of core vocabulary influenced by Old Norse (a North Germanic language). Speakers of English are called Anglophones. The earliest forms of English, collectively known as Old English, evolved from a group of West Germanic (Ingvaeonic) dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the 5th century and further mutated by Norse-speaking Viking settlers starting in the 8th and 9th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akara Amarttayakul
Akara Amarttayakul ( th, อัครา อมาตยกุล, born Puttichai Amarttayakul th, พุฒิชัย อมาตยกุล; April 19, 1974), nicknamed Gof, is a Thai actor, model and singer. He made is film debut in Euthana Mukdasanit's 1991 film, ''Vithi Khonkla'', but the first feature film to star him was '' Mae bia'' (2001). Some of Akara's most notable works include ''Necromancer'' (2005) and '' Muay Thai Chaiya'' (2007). After his role in ''Spirit War'' (2014), Akara featured in no roles in both film and television before returning in 2022 for the Thai adaption of the South Korean television series, ''Bad Guys'', as a supporting character. Akara also won several awards. Biography Akara Amarttayakul was born as Puttichai Amarttayakul on 19 April 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand. Akara has a younger sister, Thanasorn Amarttayakul, who is a news anchor for Channel 3. At age 11, he moved to the United States, where he later graduated from the Fashion Institute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Trairat
Charlie Trairat Potjes ( th, ชาลี ไตรรัตน์ ปอทเจส; born January 19, 1993) also known as Nak, is a Thai actor and singer. He gained stardom through ''Fan Chan'', which was Thailand's highest-grossing film in 2003. Early life Potjes was born in Bangkok to a Dutch father and a Thai mother. He is the youngest child of 6 siblings. Career Potjes started his movie career before he was 2-years-old in the movie ''Once Upon A Time'' directed by Thai classic director Bhandit Rittakol. He became well known after his co-starring role in ''Fan Chan'' (''My Girl''), the Thai No.1 Box Office in year 2003. He also starred in other top Thai flicks like ''Dek hor'' and ''Phobia 2''. Now he is performing various roles in Thai entertainment such as the actor, VJ and model. His latest project is co-starring in Thai drama ''Rak Mai Me Wan Tai'' which will be broadcast on Ch.3. In 2015, Potjes released 2 music video on his official YouTube account. Filmography F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirut Sirijanya
Nirut Sirichanya (born 2 May 1947) is a Thai movie and television actor. He is best known internationally for his role as Lauren's father Fong in the 2011 sequel ''The Hangover Part II''. He is the recipient of Suphannahong National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Early life Nirut was born on 2 May 1947. He attended Assumption College in Bangkok and received a graduate certificate in Business Administration in Australia. He then went to Kuala Lumpur to study. When he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, he started working at AM PAC as an engineer, before moving to positions in various airline companies, including Alitalia. Career Nirut began his acting career at the suggestion of Terng Stiphuang. His first TV series was ''Sangsoon'', in which he co-starred. He then starred in ''Kae Kop Fah'' (Just Horizon), shown on Channel 3. By now known throughout Thailand, he attracted the most attention for his part as Jaded in ''Poo Cha Na Sib Tid''. His first film was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dom Hetrakul
Dom Hetrakul ( th, ดอม เหตระกูล; ; June 18, 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand), is a well-known actor. He has acted in many Thai TV shows and films. He is also in Hollywood productions with a frequent presence in martial arts sagas. Biography Dom Hetrakul is a member of the family that has run the Daily News, Thai newspaper, for nearly 50 years. He has managed director of Britbike, the authorised distributor of Triumph motorcycles from the United Kingdom. Filmography Television TV Series TV Programs * '' Deal or No Deal Thailand (2005)'' * ''Kratuk Namtoey (Thailand), ITV (2006-2007)'' * ''Game Nana Chart (Thailand), Channel 3'' * ''Sing Nak Sueb (Thailand), Channel 5'' * ''Game La Maha Sanook (Thailand), Channel 5'' Movies Voice Recorder * ''Puss in Boots (2011) , Puss in Boots (Thai)'' * ''Shrek Forever After (2010) , Shrek (Thai)'' * ''Monsters VS Aliens (2009) , Missing Link (Thai)'' * ''The Dark Knight (2008) , Bruce Wayne/Batman (Thai)'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Si Sudachan
Nang Phraya Maeyuhua Sri Sudachan ( th, นางพระยาแม่หัวศรีสุดาจันทร์; early 1500s – 1548 in Ayutthaya) was a queen of Ayutthaya by marriage to King Chairacha of Ayutthaya. At his death, between 1546 and 1548, she served as regent for her son Yot Fa. According to the chronicles of that time, she was responsible for the assassination of both sovereigns. Accomplice of the second regicide was her lover Phan But Sri Thep, which Sudachan Sri had him appointed first co-regent and then King with the title Khun Worawongsathirat. Opposed by a good part of the court, they were victims of an ambush by the nobles of the Sukhothai clans and were executed just weeks after Worawongsathirat had ascended the throne.Wood, William A.R. da p. 101 a p. 125 Biography The kingdom Chairacha According to various Siamese sources, often in contradiction with each other, king Chairacha had some concubines and wives of lesser rank, including Sri Sudac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maha Chakkraphat
Maha Chakkraphat ( th, มหาจักรพรรดิ, ; lit.: 'The Great Emperor'; 1509 – 1569) was king of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1548 to 1564 and 1568 to 1569. Originally called Prince Thianracha, or Prince Tien, he was put on the throne by Khun Phiren Thorathep and his supporters of the Sukhothai clan, who had staged a coup by killing the usurper King Worawongsathirat and Si Sudachan.Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited Prince of Ayutthaya His original name is Thianracha. His initial biography is unclear, evidence of his family appears in the Royal Chronicles stating that "he was part of the royal family of King Chairathirat" and in Sangitiyavansa, the Pali literature in Rattanakosin era stating that he was the nephew of King Chairachathirat, the evidence in Fernão Mendes Pinto's record states that he was the natural brother of King Chairachathirat. Thianracha joined his brother in the campaigns against Lanna and, in 1546, led the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worawongsathirat
Worawongsathirat ( th, วรวงศาธิราช, ) was a usurper in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, ruling for only 42 days in 1548 before being assassinated. Siamese chronicles relate that Worawongsathirat attainted the crown — his kingship is not accepted by most traditional historians. His birth-name was Bunsi ( th, บุญศรี). Upon entering service to the crown as keeper of ''The Royal Pantheon'' (), a cloister on the palace grounds (with duties such as organising various rites and ceremonies,) Bunsi was then styled ''Phan Butsithep'' (). He was later promoted to the rank of Khun and styled Khun Chinnarat (); this was perhaps even as he was having an adulterous affair with Si Sudachan ( th, ศรีสุดาจันทร์), a first-class concubine of King Chairachathirat. (Si Sudachan was not her name, but was the title of one of the four first-class concubines, which were Inthrasuren, Si Sudachan, Inthrathewi and Si Chulalak. The real name of King Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
