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Four Reigns

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Four Reigns
AuthorKukrit Pramoj
Original titleสี่แผ่นดิน
TranslatorTulachandra
LanguageThai
Publication date
1953
Publication placeThailand
Published in English
1981

Four Reigns (Thai: สี่แผ่นดิน, Si Phaendin) is a Thai historical novel by Kukrit Pramoj. First serialized in the Siam Rath newspaper from 1951 to 1952 and published in book form in 1953, the novel follows the life of Phloi (พลอย), a girl from a noble family who is brought to live in the royal court. As she grows up and lives her life through the reigns of kings Rama V to Rama VIII (1868–1946), she witnesses the social and political changes in the country leading to and following the abolishment of absolute monarchy in 1932. It is one of the most influential Thai novels, widely regarded as a classic[1] and described by the Encyclopaedia Britannica as "probably the best-selling Thai novel of all time."[2] Four Reigns offers a nostalgic view on the monarchy and aristocracy, contrasting what it paints as former glory days to the struggles Phloi faces following the political upheaval.[3]

Main Character

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Ploy version character

Ploy's child character

Characters of Ploy's parents

Adaptation

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TV Series

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Si Phaendin used to be made into a television drama five times as follows:

Years 1961 1974 1980 1991 2003
2016 (Rerun)
2023 (Rerun)
Channels Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 5 Channel 3 Channel 9
PPTVHD36 (Rerun)
Channel 5 (Rerun)
Making companies Kanokwan Dan-udom [th] Kanokwan Dan-udom I Am Production Co., Ltd. Two Hands Co., Ltd.
Screenplay Nalinee Seetasuwan [th]
Nirut Seetasuwan [th]
Bhandevanov Devakula
Directors Supan Buranapim [th] Supan Buranapim Kantaree Narkprapha [th] Suprawat Pattamasoot [th] Bhandevanov Devakula [th]
Characters Main cast
Mae Chaem
แม่แช่ม
Pirawan Prasopsart [th] Saralee Kitiyakorn [th]
Mae Ploy
แม่พลอย
Sutanya Sinlapavetin [th]
Supan Buranapim [th]
Patchara Chinpongsanon [th] Nantaporn Ampalin [th]
Nantawan Mekyai [th]
Chintara Sukapatana Siriyakorn Pukkavesh
Phraya Pokonalam / Khun Prem
คุณเปรม
Arkhom Makaranon [th] Prapas Sakuntanak [th] Pinyo Thongchua [th] Chatchai Plengpanich Teerapat Sajakul
An Praphan
อั้น ประพันธ์
Witoon Karuna [th] Sataporn Nakwilairoj [th] Shahkrit Yamnam
Oad Prapot
อ๊อด ประพจน์
Nappon Gomarachun [th] Ron Banjongsang [th] Krekpon Mussayawanich [th]
On Praphon
อ้น ประพนธ์
Piriyawat Pech-La [th] Ponrat Rodraksa [th] Penpetch Benyakul [th]
Neung
พี่เนื่อง
Tom Wisawachat [th] Sak Rodrin [th] Trin Settachoke [th] Ninnart Sinchai [th]
Praphai
ประไพ
Sukanya Narkson [th] Trerak Rakkandee [th] Sujira Arunpipat [th]
Characters Supporting cast
Phraya Phiphit
พระยาพิพิธ ฯ
Sahas Binlong [th] Somchai Asanajinda [th] Sompob Benjathikul [th] Nirut Sirijanya
Mae Choi
แม่ช้อย
Choosri Meesommon [th] Sumalee Chanpoomdon [th] Padungsri Sopita [th] Pen Pisut [th] Sakaewan Yongjaiyudh [th]
Kun Choei
คุณเชย
Praphapan Narkthong [th] Naiyana Kachasaeng [th] Thitima Sangkhaphithak [th] Chalida Thaochalee [th]
Kun Un
คุณอุ่น
Sarinthip Siriwan Rajit Pinyowanich [th] Uthumporn Silaphan [th] Thanya Sophon [th] Chudapa Chantakett [th]
Por Perm
พ่อเพิ่ม
Somkuan Krajangsas [th] Setha Sirachaya Arnon Suwankrau [th] Puttipong Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn [th]
Kun Sai
คุณสาย
Manas Bunyakiat [th] Manas Bunyakiat Ponglada Pimolwan [th] Daraneenute Pasutanavin [th]
Princess
เสด็จพระองค์หญิงฯ
Jutharat Jindarat [th] Somjit Supsamruay [th] Nantawan Mekyai [th] Thanya Sophon [th]
Luang O Soth
หลวงโอสถ
Wicha Wachara [th] Sommart Praihirun [th] Sakrat Ruekthamrong
Grandma Pit
ยายพิศ
Sulaleewan Suwanatat [th] Napaporn Hongsakul [th] Nuttanee Sittisamarn [th] Mayuree Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya [th]
Sombun
สมบุญ
Prissana Klampinij [th] Benjasiri Wattana [th]
Somjai
สมใจ
Jirapat Wongpaisanluk [th]
Waw
แวว
Jirawadee Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya [th] Nahatai Lekbumrung [th]
Luang Nop
หลวงนพ
Wong Srisawas [th] Amnuay Sirijan [th] Suchao Pongwilai [th] Krn Phothipiti [th]
Mae Chan
แม่ชั้น
Malee Wechpraset [th] Tassawan Seneewongse [th] Pannatat Phothiwechkul [th]
Plang
ปลั่ง
Hathaikarn Theppanya [th]
Kun Chid (Young Man)
คุณชิด (วัยหนุ่ม)
Nattapol Kongsin [th]
Kun Chid (Young)
คุณชิด (วัยเด็ก)
Anthony Daniel Hiws [th]
Kriek
เกริก
Chokanan Sakultham [th]
Nit
นิตถ์
Phoobet Bunkrongthong [th]
Kun Chid
คุณชิด
Chusak Suteeram [th] Kasama Nitsaiphan [th]
Phad
ผาด
Orn-urai Tianngeing [th]
Grandma Thiab
ยายเทียบ
Manas Bunyakiat [th]

แม่ของสมบุญ
Kesinee Wongpakdee [th]

เยื้อน
Araya Srisoikaew [th]

เมียอั้นคนไทย
Khunkanich Koomkrong [th]
Puang
พวง
Pattysia Lamnwaimans [th]

นางข้าหลวง 1
Ler-rin Jitpech [th]

นางข้าหลวง 2
Apiradee Saingam [th]
Characters Cameo
Por Chim
พ่อฉิม
Sataporn Nakwilairoj [th]
Than Chai Noi
ท่านชายน้อย
Pennueng Chaichit [th] Krish Hiranprueck [th]
Sewi
เสวี
Wut Kongkhakhet [th] Santi Santiwetchakun [th] Voravudh Niyomsap [th]
Loosin
ลูซิลล์
Hatairat Amatavanich [th] Pamela Bowden Sunissa Brown [th]
Khun Ying Pipit / Khun Ying Ouam
คุณหญิงเอื้อม
Pattai Chaidi Dididi [th]
Jam Klon
จำโขลน
Suttijit Veeradechkamhang [th]
Kun Nui
คุณนุ้ย
Srinuan Kaewbuasai [th] Juree Ohsiri [th] Rattanaporn Inthornkamhaeng [th] Natha Lloyd [th]
Kun Nian
คุณเนียน
Chalao Prasopsart [th] Arunporn Jareinyong [th]
Mae Ploy (Young)
แม่พลอย (วัยเด็ก)
Kanlaya Buranapim [th] Pilaiporn Wetpraset [th] Chumpicha Chaisorakorn [th] Kornpapha Peungphan [th]
An Praphan (Young)
อั้น ประพันธ์ (วัยเด็ก)
Montree Ne-thirak [th] Krin Phothipiti [th]
Oad Prapot (Young)
อ๊อด ประพันธ์ (วัยเด็ก)
Peerapan Sukprayoon [th] Akkanat Timnate [th]
On Praphon (Young)
อ้น ประพนธ์ (วัยเด็ก)
Chanisorn Ampairatanapon [th] Chawit Amnuayruangsri [th]
Neung (Young)
พี่เนื่อง (วัยเด็ก)
Phiphop [th] Apichart Rattanathaworn [th] Pichayadon Peungphan [th]
Praphai (Young)
ประไพ (วัยเด็ก)
Woraporn Jittasenee [th] Michelle Behrmann [th]
Phraya Phiphit (Young Man)
พระยาพิพิธ ฯ (วัยหนุ่ม)
Trin Settachoke [th]
Mae Choi (Young)
แม่ช้อย (วัยเด็ก)
Chantana Sarikabut [th] Apple Jindanuch [th] Kanyalak Bamrungrak [th] Krittiya Wuddhihiranpreeda [th]
Choei (Young)
คุณเชย (วัยเด็ก)
Nong Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya [th] Panisa Wichupong [th] Rujisaya Thinrat [th]
Kun Un (Young)
คุณอุ่น (วัยเด็ก)
Manisa Bungkasikorn [th]
Por Perm (Young)
หลวงภัณฑ์วิจารณ์ (พ่อเพิ่ม) (วัยเด็ก)
Samart Bunglong [th] Somkid Hongsakul [th] Kittithep Bunyakiat [th] Ravisut Mantaseree [th]

Original soundtracks

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1991

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArtist(s)Length
1."See Pan Din" (Thai: สี่แผ่นดิน)Wirach U-Thaworn [th]Wirach U-ThawornPrim Preechasatit [th]3:43
Total length:00:00

2003

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArtist(s)Length
1."Lao Kum Hom" (Thai: ลาวคำหอม)Pen Payongying [th]Prayaprasanduriyasup (Plak Prasansup) [th]Duangporn Pongphasuk [th]5:51
Total length:00:00

References

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  1. ^ Khaneka, Pushpinder (11 September 2014). "The best books on Thailand: start your reading here". The Guardian: Global development. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Thailand - The arts". Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2021. This tertiary source reuses information from other sources but does not name them.
  3. ^ Chaloemtiarana, Thak (2018). Read till it shatters: Nationalism and identity in modern Thai literature. Asian Studies Series. ANU Press. pp. 147–148. doi:10.22459/RS.08.2018. ISBN 9781760462277.