National Artist (Thailand)

National Artist
National Artist
Description	Exceptional contribution to the arts of Thailand
Country	Thailand
Presented by	Office of the National Culture Commission
First awarded	1985
Website	http://art2.culture.go.th

The National Artist (Template:Lang-th, 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 the area of intangible cultural heritage such as 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).^[1]

Since 1985, the honors have been presented on February 24, "National Artist Day" in Thailand.^[2] 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.^[3]^[4]

The pieces of work perceived of being on the highest level are exhibited in the Supreme Artist Hall.^[5]

List of Thailand National Artists

1980s

Year	Name	Discipline
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
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

Year	Name	Discipline	Notes
2000	Ussiri Dhammachote	Literature
2000	Mongkol Seangsawang	Performing art (Thai music)
2000	Chakrabhand Posayakrit	Fine art, Visual art
2000	Ruetai Jaijongrak	Applied art
2001	Kumpoon Boontawee	Literature
2001	Chatrichalerm Yukol	Performing art (Movie and drama)
2001	Thawan Duchanee	Fine art, Visual art
2001	Pradith Yuvapukka	Visual art, Applied art
2002	Sujitt Wongthes	Literature
2002	Chiras Ardnarong	Performing art (Thai music)
2002	Prakit Buabusaya	Fine art, Visual art
2002	Nithi Sathapitanon	Applied art
2003	Karuna Kusiralai	Literature
2003	Prom Bunrit	Performing art (Thai dance)
2003	Pichai Niran	Fine art, Visual art
2003	Wanida Puangsunthorn	Visual art, Applied art^[6]
2004	Vinita Diteeyont	Literature
2004	Chart Kobjitti	Literature
2004	Rakop Pothiwes	Performing art (Thai dance)
2004	Jintana Palkawong Na Ayudhya	Performing art (International music)
2004	Pairat Sungwaributr	Performing art (Movie and drama)
2004	Piboon Musikpodok	Fine art, Visual art
2004	Sant Sarakornborirak	Fine art, Visual art
2004	Jullatat Kitibud	Visual art, Applied art
2005	Prayom Songthong	Literature
2005	Sathaporn Srisatjang	Literature
2005	Pratuang Emjaroen	Fine art
2005	Tawee Rujaneekorn	Fine art
2005	Chalard Songserm	Performing art
2005	Wichien Kamcharoen	Performing art
2005	Suphachai Jansuwan	Performing art
2005	Manop Yarana	Performing art
2005	Samran Kerdpon	Performing art^[3]
2006	Manee Payomyong	Literature
2006	Rawee Pawilai	Literature
2006	Kiettisak Chanonnart	Visual art
2006	Nonthiwan Chantanaphalin	Visual art
2006	Decha Boonkham	Applied art
2006	Somthavil Urassayanan	Applied art
2006	Kiettipong Kanchanaphee	Performing art (international music)
2006	Kalong Peunghongkham	Performing art (Thai music)
2006	Suchart Subsin	Performing art (Thai dance)^[4]
2007	Decha Warachun	Visual art
2007	Yanyong Olarachin	Visual art
2007	Kritsada Arunwong na Ayutthaya	Visual art
2007	Charn Buabangsorn	Performing art (Thai music)
2007	Nakarin Chathong	Performing art
2007	Kovit Anakechai	Literature
2008	Adul Jantrasak	Literature
2008	Ithipol Thangchalok	Fine arts
2008	Thanadsri Sawadiwat	Performing arts
2008	Sorapong Chatree	Performing arts
2008	Prasit Pinkaew	Performing arts
2008	Viraphan Voklang	Performing arts
2008	Siri Witchawet	Performing arts^[7]
2009	Preecha Thaothong	Visual arts (painting)
2009	Ong-art Satraphan	Visual arts (contemporary architecture)
2009	Penphan Sithitrai	Visual arts (carving)
2009	Woranan Chatchawaltipakorn	Visual arts (photography)
2009	Seksan Prasertkul	Literature
2009	Jatuporn Rattanawaraha	Performing arts (dramatic arts - khon)
2009	Uthai Kaewla-iad	Performing arts (Thai music)
2009	Manthana Morakul	Performing arts (Thai music - singing)
2009	Prayong Chuenyen	Performing arts (Thai music - composition)	^[7]

2010s

Year	Name	Discipline	Notes
2010	Thongchai Rakpathum	Visual arts (painting)
2010	Phao Suwansaksri	Visual arts (Thai architecture)
2010	Pranom Tapang	Visual arts (traditional weaving)
2010	Sombat Plainoi	Literature (short story)
2010	Surachai Chantimatorn	Literature (short story, non-fiction, poetry)
2010	Kuan Tuanyok	Performing arts (Thai music)
2010	Choochart Pitaksakorn	Performing arts (international music)
2010	Pissamai Vilaisak	Performing arts (movie and drama)
2010	Suprawat Pattamasoot	Performing arts (movie and drama director and performer)	^[8]
2011	Chaloemchai Khositphiphat	Visual arts (painting)
2011	Mathar Bunnag	Applied arts (architecture)
2011	Tongreung Eamaot	Visual arts (sculpture)
2011	Ratna Phuangprayong	Performing arts (Thai dance)
2011	Nakhon Thanomsap	Performing arts (international and Thai music)
2011	Setha Sirichaya	Performing arts (international and Thai music)
2011	Sodsai Pantoomkomol	Performing arts (drama)
2011	Prabhassorn Sevikul	Literature
2011	Suchart Sawasdsri	Literature
2012	Thatsani Khun Thong	Performing arts (Thai music and dance)
2012	Khlaonoi Rotchanamethakun	Performing arts (Film and drama)
2012	Phan Tho Wichit	Performing arts (international music)
2012	Sano Luangsunthon	Performing arts (Thai music)
2012	Manat Pitisan	Performing arts (international music)
2012	Somsuan Phromsawang	Performing arts (Thai music)
2012	Dokdin Kanyamarn	Performing arts (film)
2012	Buason Thanombun	Performing arts (Thai music and dance)
2012	Makut Araruedi	Literature
2012	Wimon Siriphaibun	Literature
2012	Nongchanai Parinyathawat	Literature
2012	Aree Suttiphan	Visual arts (painting)
2012	Wichok Mukdamni	Visual arts (mixed media)
2012	Satsatrachan Khemrat	Visual arts (sculpture)
2013	Chaloem Muangphraesi	Performing arts (Thai music)
2013	Chalong Phakdiwichit	Performing arts (film)
2013	Yuenyong Opakul	Performing arts (international and Thai music)
2013	Nitya Rakkaen	Performing arts (Thai music)
2013	Charoen Malarot	Literature
2013	Win Lyovarin	Literature
2013	Ramphaiphan Suwannasan	Literature
2013	Thiraphon Niyom	Applied arts (architecture)
2013	Chuang Munphinit	Visual arts (painting)
2014	Patravadi Mejudhon	Performing arts (drama)
2014	Sa-ard Piempongsarn	Performing arts (film)
2014	Pongsak Chantarukha	Performing arts (Thai music)
2014	Sirichaichan Fakjamroon	Performing arts (Thai music)
2014	Dusadee Banomyong Boontasanakul	Performing arts (international music)
2014	Narong Janpoom	Performing arts (puppetry)
2014	Panya Vijinthanasarn	Visual arts (sculpture)
2014	Chavalit Sermprungsum	Visual arts (painting)
2014	Chamaiporn Bangkombang	Literature
2014	Nit Hincheeranant	Applied arts (architecture)
2014	Charoon Angsavanont	Applied arts (interior design)
2014	Boonchuey Hiranwit	Applied arts (silversmithing)

References

^ https://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20인간문화재제도설립관련운영지침(영문).pdf
^ https://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20인간문화재제도설립관련운영지침(영문).pdf
^ ^a ^b Nine honoured as National artists, The Nation, January 31, 2006.
^ ^a ^b Nine honoured as National Artists, The Nation, February 9, 2007.
^ https://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20인간문화재제도설립관련운영지침(영문).pdf
^ CULTURAL AWARDS: Ministry names this year’s national artists, The Nation, November 25, 2003.
^ ^a ^b Ministry names Kingdom's top artists, Daily Xpress, January 20, 2009. Cite error: The named reference "Ministry names" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
^ Permanent Secretary for Culture Announced the Result for the National Artist Selection 2010, Ministry of Culture, February 23, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.

External links

Official website

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[2] ttps://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20인간문화재제도설립관련운영지침(영문).pdf

[Nine_2006-3] Nine honoured as National artists, The Nation, January 31, 2006.

[Nine_2007-4] Nine honoured as National Artists, The Nation, February 9, 2007.

[5] ttps://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20인간문화재제도설립관련운영지침(영문).pdf

[6] CULTURAL AWARDS: Ministry names this year’s national artists, The Nation, November 25, 2003.

[Ministry_names-7] Ministry names Kingdom's top artists, Daily Xpress, January 20, 2009. Cite error: The named reference "Ministry names" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).

[Permanent-8] 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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