| National Artist |
| 110px |
| Awarded for |
Exceptional contribution to the arts of Thailand |
| Country |
Thailand |
| Presented by |
Office of the National Culture Commission |
| First awarded |
1985 |
| Official website |
http://art.culture.go.th/artist_en/ |
The National Artist (Thai: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ, rtgs: Sinlapin Haeng Chat, IPA: [sǐn láʔ pin hɛ̀ːŋ tɕʰâːt]) is a title given annually by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand, recognizing notable Thai artists in 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 February 24, "National Artist Day" in Thailand. The date was chosen because it is the birth date 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 a monthly salary of 12,000 baht as well as health benefits, 15,000 baht towards funeral expenses and 120,000 baht for a memorial biography.[1][2]
List of Thailand National Artists
1980s
| Year |
Name |
Discipline |
Notes |
| 1985 |
Kukrit Pramoj |
Literature |
|
| 1985 |
Montri Tramote |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1985 |
Paew Snitwongseni |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1985 |
Fua Haripitak |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Kanha Kiengsiri |
Literature |
|
| 1986 |
Ob Chiyavasu |
Literature |
|
| 1986 |
Kan Thonglaw |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1986 |
Chalerm Buatang |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1986 |
Chusri Sakunkaew |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1986 |
Tuam Prasidhikul |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1986 |
Tongmak Chandulue |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1986 |
Thonglaw Tamleytong |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1986 |
Plueng Chairasami |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1986 |
Puangroi Abhaiwongsa |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1986 |
Paitoon Kittiwan |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1986 |
Rongpakdee Jarujarana |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1986 |
Kumma Saeng-ngarm |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Paitoon Muangsomboon |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Prasong Patamanuj |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Saengda Bannasit |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Heng Sopapong |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1986 |
Sompop Pirom |
Applied art |
|
| 1987 |
Pin Malakul |
Literature |
|
| 1987 |
Jaroenjai Suntornwatin |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1987 |
Chaloey Sukavanis |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1987 |
Chin Silapabanleng |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1987 |
Chailanka Kruasen |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1987 |
Yok Choobua |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1987 |
Vichit Kounavudhi |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1987 |
Chit Rianpracha |
Visual art |
|
| 1987 |
Payom Sinawat |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1987 |
Mod Wongsawad |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1987 |
Mitrarun Kasemsri |
Visual art, Applied art |
|
| 1988 |
Sukanya Cholasuks |
Literature |
|
| 1988 |
Kree Worasarin |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1988 |
Jamriang Budpradub |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1988 |
Seri Wangnaidharm |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1988 |
Prasidhi Thavorn |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1988 |
Boonyong Katekong |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1988 |
Samarn Karnjanaphalin |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1988 |
Sa-nga Arampir |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1988 |
Wangdee Nima |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1988 |
Chalerm Nakeerak |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1988 |
Poon Kesjamras |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1988 |
Piman Moonpramook |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1989 |
Angkarn Kalayanapong |
Literature |
|
| 1989 |
Yat Changthong |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1989 |
Pravet Kumut |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1989 |
Prasit Phayomyong |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1989 |
Sherry Savettanan |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1989 |
Chin Oramut |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1989 |
Sanit Ditthapan |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1989 |
Praves Limparangsi |
Visual art, Applied art |
|
1990s
| Year |
Name |
Discipline |
Notes |
| 1990 |
Sakchai Bumrungpong |
Literature |
|
| 1990 |
Buaphan Chansri |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1990 |
Somchai Asanachinda |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1990 |
Suthep Wongkamhaeng |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1990 |
Suwannee Chalanukhro |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1990 |
Tavee Nanthakwang |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1991 |
Suwat Woradilok |
Literature |
|
| 1991 |
Ajin Panapan |
Literature |
|
| 1991 |
Sawasdi Tantisuk |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1991 |
Ken Dalau |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1991 |
Boonyang Katekong |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1991 |
Payong Mukda |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1991 |
Pensri Poomchoosri |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1992 |
Khamsing Srinawk |
Literature |
|
| 1992 |
Songchart Chuensiri |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1992 |
Tuen Patayakul |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1992 |
Manratana Srigranont |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1992 |
Pongsri Woranuch |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1992 |
Juliam Gingthong |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1992 |
Kam Gawai |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1992 |
Prayoon Uluchata |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1993 |
Prakhin Xumsai Na Ayudhya |
Literature |
|
| 1993 |
Naowarat Pongpaiboon |
Literature |
|
| 1993 |
Jamnian Srithaipan |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1993 |
Chalee Intharawijit |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1993 |
Sudchit Anantakul |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1993 |
Khader Verdeng |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1993 |
Chaweewan Phanthu |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1993 |
Pinit Suwanaboon |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1993 |
Usni Pramoj |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1993 |
Prayoon Yomyiem |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1993 |
Pinyo Suwankiri |
Visual art, Applied art |
|
| 1994 |
Usni Pramoj |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1994 |
Prayoon Yomyiem |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1994 |
Pinyo Suwankiri |
Visual art, Applied art |
|
| 1995 |
Rong Wongsa-vun |
Literature |
|
| 1995 |
Thaweep Voradiloke |
Literature |
|
| 1995 |
Khamphai Nuping |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1995 |
Jang Klayseethong |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1995 |
Pruang Chuenprayoth |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1995 |
Somsian Phantong |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1995 |
Soi Damjam |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1995 |
Sawong Supsamruay |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1995 |
Amnuey Neramit |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1995 |
Chitt Chongmankhong |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1996 |
Srifa Mahawan |
Literature |
|
| 1996 |
Anusorn Mongkolkarn |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1996 |
Somkuan Krachangsart |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1996 |
Ruangthong Thongluntom |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1996 |
Kliew Setkit |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1996 |
Boonlert Nartpinit |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1996 |
Sakorn Yaungkhieosod |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1996 |
Chansom Saithara |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1996 |
Yai Wisetpolklang |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1996 |
Chumraung Vichienket |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1997 |
Chatchai Visessuwanpoom |
Literature |
|
| 1997 |
Sompong Pongmitr |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1997 |
Malaiwal Boonyaratawej |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1997 |
Pinit Chaisuwan |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1997 |
Surapol Tonawanik |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1997 |
Thongbai Ruangnont |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1997 |
Waipote Sakulnee |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1997 |
Boonpeng Phaiphiewchai |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1997 |
Im Chitphakdee |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1997 |
Kamol Tasananchalee |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1998 |
Vasit Dejkunjorn |
Literature |
|
| 1998 |
Churee Osiri |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1998 |
Bencharong Thanakoset |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1998 |
Prasidh Silpabanleng |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1998 |
Siriwat Ditsayanand |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1998 |
Chaichana Boonnachot |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1998 |
Charin Nandanagara |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1998 |
Piyaphan Snitwongse |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1998 |
Khraukaew Na Chiang Mai |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1998 |
Chalood Nimsamer |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1998 |
Prayat Pongdam |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1998 |
Arvuth Ngernchuglin |
Visual art |
|
| 1998 |
Sumeth Jumsai Na Ayudhaya |
Applied art |
|
| 1999 |
Supha Sirisingha |
Literature |
|
| 1999 |
Thae Prakas-vudhisarn |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1999 |
Marasi Isranggura Na Ayutthaya |
Performing art (Movie and drama) |
|
| 1999 |
Cheu Dontriros |
Performing art (Thai music) |
|
| 1999 |
Somphan Chotana |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1999 |
Samphan Phan-manee |
Performing art (Thai dance) |
|
| 1999 |
Somnuke Thongma |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1999 |
Chin Faithes |
Performing art (International music) |
|
| 1999 |
Manit Phu-Aree |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1999 |
Damrong Wongse-Upparaj |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
| 1999 |
Inson Wongsam |
Fine art, Visual art |
|
2000s
2010s
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nine honoured as National artists, The Nation, January 31, 2006.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nine honoured as National Artists, The Nation, February 9, 2007.
- ↑ CULTURAL AWARDS: Ministry names this year’s national artists, The Nation, November 25, 2003.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ministry names Kingdom's top artists, Daily Xpress, January 20, 2009. Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Permanent Secretary for Culture Announced the Result for the National Artist Selection 2010, Ministry of Culture, February 23, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
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