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Simon Kuke
Simon Kuke (also written as Simon Kook) is a Thai actor, action choreographer, director, and producer. Background Kuke, whose Thai name is Sarut Khanwilai (formerly Suchat Khanwilai; th, ศรุต ขันวิไล, สุชาติ ขันวิไล), was born in Kalasin province. He liked action films since childhood, especially martial arts films and the Shaw Brothers' wuxia films. His favorite actors included Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and legendary Thai action star Panna Rittikrai. While he was a freshman at The Institute of Physical Education Mahasarakham, Tony Jaa, who was an upperclassman, would put on a stunt show for students to see. This impressed Kuke and served as his inspiration to become a stuntman. He started in the film industry by persuading Panna Rittikrai to give him a role as stand-in for Tony Jaa in ''Tom-Yum-Goong'' (2005) and ''Ong Bak 2'' (2008); in the meantime, he also acted in several films under Sahamongkol Film International such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalasin Province
Kalasin ( th, กาฬสินธุ์, ) is one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces (''changwat''), located in upper northeastern Thailand, also called Isan. The province was established by the Act Establishing Changwat Kalasin, BE 2490 (1947), and it came into existence on 1 October 1947. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani. Geography Most of the province is covered by a hilly landscape. The town of Kalasin is at an elevation of . In the north is the Lam Pao Dam built from 1963 to 1968. It stores 1,430 million m3 of water for flood prevention and agriculture. The Lam Pao reservoir effectively cuts the northern part of the province in half, but there are car ferries connecting the district of Sahatsakhan in the east with the district Nong Kung Si in the west, saving up to one hour off the journey by road. On the northwestern creek of the reservoir, a road bridge connects the village of Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bodyguard 2
''The Bodyguard 2'' ( th, บอดี้การ์ดหน้าเหลี่ยม 2) is a 2007 Thai action-comedy film written, directed by and starring Petchtai Wongkamlao. A prequel to his 2004 film, ''The Bodyguard (2004 film), The Bodyguard'', ''The Bodyguard 2'' tells the origins of Petchtai's bodyguard character, and like the first film, it features a host of cameo appearances by Thai celebrities, including action star Tony Jaa. With a budget of over 100,000,000 baht, the film was the most expensive in Thai cinema before ''Ong Bak 2'' surpassed it in late 2008. Plot Khamlao is a Black operation, Black op Counter-terrorismsecret agent for the country of Wongnaileum, which shares the common Isan dialect and culture with its neighboring country, Thailand (similar to [Laos]). He is dispatched to Bangkok on a secret mission to track down some terrorists. To do so, he goes undercover as a luk thung singer working for a record label that serves as a front company for deale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangkok Knockout
''Bangkok Knockout'' ( th, โคตรสู้ โคตรโส) is a 2010 Thai martial arts film. Plot After winning a contest to star in a Hollywood film, a group of martial arts students celebrate by hosting a party. However, they all get drugged and passed out while celebrating. When they wake up, they are attacked and soon some of their friends have been kidnapped. They quickly learn that a group of assassins are coming after them and that the contest may not have been what it seemed. The only way to survive is to fight their way out and rescue their friends. Cast *Speedy Arnold as Mr. Snead *Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul as Bai-Fern *Gitabak Agohjit as Git * Supaksorn Chaimongkol as Joy *Sorapong Chatree as Sergeant Ram Former Border Patrol Police *Virat Kemgrad as Jao *Chatchapol Kulsiriwoottichai as Pod *Sarawoot Kumsorn as U-Go *Krittiya Lardphanna as Kuk Yai *Sumret Muengput as Ao *Deka Partum as Jame *Panna Rittikrai as Suthep Sisai *Puchong Sarthorn as Eddo *Poonyapa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBTV Channel 7
The Channel 7 or Channel 7 HD, fully known as Bangkok Broadcasting & Television Company Limited Channel 7 ( th, สถานีโทรทัศน์ช่อง 7 เอชดี), is a Thai free-to-air television network that was launched on 27 November 1967. It is the first colour television broadcast in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is currently owned by the Royal Thai Army through Bangkok Broadcasting & Television. Its headquarters are located in Mo Chit, Chatuchak, Bangkok. History The channel was launched in a ceremony on 27 November 1967 at 7:00 pm Bangkok Time. It was presided over by the then Prime Minister of Thailand Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn. The first programme to air was the 1967 Miss Thailand Pageant. Channel 7 was known back then as "Bangkok Colour Television Network", airing on channel 5 and was the country's first colour television station using PAL Colour. On 1 January 1972, it started broadcasting nationwide. In 1974 it switched frequencies to UHF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel 7 (Thailand)
The Channel 7 or Channel 7 HD, fully known as Bangkok Broadcasting & Television Company Limited Channel 7 ( th, สถานีโทรทัศน์ช่อง 7 เอชดี), is a Thai free-to-air television network that was launched on 27 November 1967. It is the first colour television broadcast in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is currently owned by the Royal Thai Army through Bangkok Broadcasting & Television. Its headquarters are located in Mo Chit, Chatuchak, Bangkok. History The channel was launched in a ceremony on 27 November 1967 at 7:00 pm Bangkok Time. It was presided over by the then Prime Minister of Thailand Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn. The first programme to air was the 1967 Miss Thailand Pageant. Channel 7 was known back then as "Bangkok Colour Television Network", airing on channel 5 and was the country's first colour television station using PAL Colour. On 1 January 1972, it started broadcasting nationwide. In 1974 it switched frequencies to U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mue Nuer Mek
Mue Nuer Mek ( th, มือเหนือเมฆ; ; lit: Hand Above the Cloud; English title: Last Legend) was a Thai action/drama series or ''lakorn'' in heroic bloodshed style, like the 1997 film ''Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters''. It's a remake of a 1984 namesake film (lead role by Sorapong Chatree and directed by Bhandit Rittakol). It's different from other Thai drama, where it gathers many stunt performers to jointly acted. Aired on Channel 7 in mid-2017 after the end of ''Phring, Khon Rerng Muang''. Plot summary Three young men who are good friends with each other belong to a mafia gang. But then all the events make their friendship come to an end. Cast Main characters * Chanapol Sataya as Jom * Rapeepat Ekpankul as Chead * Thun Thanakorn as Bovorn * Kavita Chindawath as Boonta * Nattasha Nauljam as Pornpan * Parnthorthong Boonthong as Jampa Supporting characters Gang members of Jao Sua Kim * Satawat Donlayavijit as Jao Sua Kim or Sua Kim (Mogul Kim) * AIZEN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakorn
Lakorn is a popular genre of fiction in Thai television. They are known in Thai as (, lit. "television drama") or (''lakhon'', , or ''lakorn''). They are shown generally at prime-time on Thai television channels, starting usually on, before or approximately at 20:25-20:30 hrs local time. An episode of a prime-time drama is between 45 minutes to two hours long including commercials. Each series is a finished story, unlike Western "cliffhanger" dramas, but rather like Hispanic telenovelas. The first television drama in Thailand is ''Suriyani Mai Yom Taengngan'' (สุริยานีไม่ยอมแต่งงาน, lit. "Suriyani refused to marry") starring Mom Rajawongse Thanadsri Svasti and Chotirot Samosorn with Nuanla-or Thongnuedee from the composition of Nai Ramkarn (Prayad Sor Nakanat) broadcast on January 5, 1956 on Channel 4 Bangkhunphrom (now Channel 9), the first Thai television station. It can be considered the broadcast was only two months after the establ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASTV Manager
''Manager Daily 360 Degree '' ( th, ผู้จัดการรายวัน 360 องศา; ) is a Thai-language daily newspaper published in Bangkok and distributed nationwide. The paper is a broadsheet, and emphasizes political and business news. Founded by media-mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, it was an outgrowth of Manager Monthly magazine and Manager Weekly newspaper. The newspaper is popular Thai news source on demonstration against the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra; its owner is one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD. The newspaper declares its views and objectives are to support Constitutional Monarchy, to resist authoritarianism in politics and in the economy, and to promote restrictions on the power of government and of politicians. In fact, the newspaper itself is promoting anti-democracy, far-right, anti-American, pro-Beijing, and pro-Kremlin views. History Manager Daily 360 Degree was founded as Manager Daily by Sondhi Limt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ip Man
Ip Man, also known as Yip Man, ( / 叶问; 1 October 1893 – 2 December 1972) was a Hong Kong-based Cantonese martial artist and a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun when he was 20. He had several students who later became martial arts masters in their own right, the most famous among them being Bruce Lee. Early life Ip Man was born as Ip Kai-man () to Ip Oi-dor () and Ng Shui () as the third of four children. He grew up in a wealthy family in Foshan (Fatshan), Guangdong (Kwangtung), and received traditional Chinese education, alongside his elder brother Ip Kai-gak (), elder sister Ip Wan-mei () and younger sister Ip Wan-hum ().Title: Yip Man – Portrait of a Kung Fu Master, Page:3, Author(s): Ip Ching and Ron Heimberger, Paperback: 116 pages, Publisher: Cedar Fort (23 January 2001), Ip started learning Wing Chun from Chan Wah-shun when he was 9 or 13. Chan was 57 at the time, and Ip became Chan's 16th and last student. Due to Chan's age, he was able to train Ip fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muay Thai
Muay Thai ( th, มวยไทย, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs", as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century, when Westernised practitioners from Thailand began competing in kickboxing and mixed-rules matches as well as matches under muay Thai rules around the world. The professional league is governed by The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (P.A.T), sanctioned by The Sports Authority of Thailand (S.A.T.). Muay Thai is related to other martial art styles such as musti-yuddha, Adimurai, muay Chaiya, muay boran, muay Lao, lethwei, pradal serey and tomoi. Muay Thai developed from the traditional muay boran. A practitioner of muay Thai is known as a ''nak muay''. Western practitioners in Thailand are so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ip Man 3
''Ip Man 3'' is a 2015 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong and written by Edmond Wong with action choreography by Yuen Woo-ping. It is the third in the ''Ip Man'' film series based on the life of the Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man and features Donnie Yen reprising the title role. Ip Man's pupil Bruce Lee is portrayed by Danny Chan and Ip Man's fellow Wing Chun expert and rival Cheung Tin-chi (張天志), also known as Sum Nung, is portrayed by Zhang Jin. The film also features Mike Tyson. Principal photography commenced in March 2015 and ended in June of that year. The premiere of the film was released in Hong Kong on 16 December 2015, and officially released in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia on 24 December 2015. It opened in Taiwan on 31 December 2015, New Zealand and United Kingdom on 15 January 2016 and one week later in Australia. It was released in the United States on 22 January 2016, and was released in mainland Chin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu Film
Kung fu film () is a subgenre of martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema set in the contemporary period and featuring realistic martial arts. It lacks the fantasy elements seen in ''wuxia'', a related martial arts genre that uses historical settings based on ancient China. Swordplay is also less common in kung-fu films than in ''wuxia'' and fighting is done through unarmed combat. Kung fu films are an important product of Hong Kong cinema and the West, where it was exported. Studios in Hong Kong produce both wuxia and kung fu films. History The kung fu genre was born in Hong Kong as a backlash against the supernatural tropes of wuxia. The wuxia of the period, called ''shenguai wuxia'', combined '' shenguai'' fantasy with the martial arts of wuxia. Producers of wuxia depended on special effects to draw in larger audiences like the use of animation in fight scenes. The popularity of shenguai wuxia waned because of its cheap effects and fantasy cliches, paving way for the ris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
