Sunset at Chaophraya (2013 film)Sunset at Chaophraya (Thai: คู่กรรม, Khu Kam) in 2013 romantic-war-drama film directed by Kittikorn Liasirikun. Adapted from the novel Khu Kam by Thommayanti, the story is a love triangle, set in World War II-era Thailand, and depicts the star-crossed romance between an Imperial Japanese Navy officer and a Thai woman who is involved with the Free Thai resistance. It was released on April 4, 2013. One of top five box office hits (Thailand film) in 2013. Starring Nadech Kugimiya as Kobori, a Japanese...
Japanese invasion of ThailandBelligerentsThailandJapanCommanders and leadersPlaek PhibunsongkhramShōjirō IidaTomoyuki YamashitaNobutake KondōUnits involvedRoyal Thai ArmyRoyal Thai Air ForceRoyal Thai NavyTerritorial Defense StudentRoyal Thai Police15th army25th army2nd FleetStrength 62,000(123,500 reservists)150 combat aircraft1 cruiser 6 destroyers 4 battleship3 submarines 100,0001 cruiser7 destroyers2 battleships2 merchant seaplane carriers18 transport shipsCasualties and lossesThai Claim:180 killed27 WoundedJapanese Claim:115 killed ...
Imperial Japanese NavyThe Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945, when it was dissolved following Japan's surrender in World War II. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was formed between 1952 and 1954 after the dissolution of the IJN. The IJN was the third largest navy in the world by 1920, behind the Royal Navy and the United States Navy (USN). It was supported by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service for reconnaissance and airstrike operations from the fleet. It was the primar...
Chao Phraya RiverThe Chao Phraya River (Thai: แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) is the major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand.
Free Thai MovementThe Free Thai Movement (Thai: เสรีไทย, RTGS: Seri Thai, pronounced) was a Thai underground resistance movement against the Empire of Japan during the Second World War. The Free Thai Movement were an important source of military intelligence for the Allies in the region. BackgroundIn the aftermath of the Japanese invasion of Thailand on 7–8 December 1941, the regime of Plaek Phibunsongkhram (Phibun) declared war on the United Kingdom and the United States on 25 January 1942. Seni Pramoj, the Thai ...
ThonburiThonburi (Thai: ธนบุรี, Thai pronunciation: [tʰōn.bù.rīː]) is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, its location on the right (west) bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: thon (ธน) a loanword from Pali dhána 'wealth', and buri (บุรี), from púra, 'fortress'. The full formal name was Thon Buri Si Mahasamut (กรุงธนบุรีศรีมหาสมุทร 'City of...Sunset at Chaophraya (1995 film)Sunset at Chaophraya (Thai: คู่กรรม, Khu Kam) is a 1995 romantic-drama film directed by Euthana Mukdasanit. Adapted from the novel Khu Kam by Thommayanti, the story is a love triangle, set in World War II-era Thailand, and depicts the star-crossed romance between an Imperial Japanese Navy officer and a Thai woman who is involved with the Free Thai resistance. Singer Thongchai "Bird" McIntyre stars as the Japanese officer Kobori, reprising his role from a popular, 26-episode television series in 199...ThommayantiThommayanti (Thai: ทมยันตี) was the pen name of Thailand National Artist Khun Ying Wimon Chiamcharoen (Thai: วิมล เจียมเจริญ; 10 July 1936 – 13 September 2021), née Wimon Siriphaibun (Thai: วิมล ศิริไพบูลย์, also Wimol Siripaiboon). She was a Thai novelist and was a legislator several times in her career.
Netherlands in World War IIWorld War II in the Netherlands can be broken down into four periods: September 1939 to May 1940: After the war broke out, the Netherlands declared neutrality. The country was later invaded and occupied by Germany. May 1940 to June 1941: An economic boom caused by orders from Germany, combined with the "velvet glove" approach from Arthur Seyss-Inquart, resulted in a comparatively mild occupation. June 1941 to June 1944: As the war intensified, Germany demanded higher contributions from occupied territories, resu...
Kanchanaburi War CemeteryThe Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (known locally as the Don-Rak War Cemetery) is the main prisoner of war (POW) cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi, Thailand, adjacent to an older Chinese cemetery. The cemetery contains 6,982 graves of British, Australian and Dutch prisoners of war, of whom 6,858 have been identified.
Mechai ViravaidyaMechai Viravaidya (born 17 January 1941, Thai: มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; RTGS: Michai Wirawaithaya) is a former politician and activist in Thailand known for promoting condoms, family planning, and AIDS awareness. Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately called "Mr. Condom", and condoms are often referred to as "mechais" in Thailand. From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5. He has been credited with leading effort...
Thai languageThai, or Central Thai (historically Siamese; Thai: ภาษาไทย), is a Tai language of the Kra–Dailanguage family spoken by the Central Thai, Mon, Lao Wiang, and Phuan people in Central Thailand and the vast majority of Thai Chinese enclaves throughout the country. It is the sole official language of Thailand. Thai is the most spoken of over 60 languages of Thailand by both number of native and overall speakers. Over half of its vocabulary is derived from or borrowed from Pali, Sanskrit, Mon and Old K...*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.