National Artist (Thailand) Explained

National Artist
Awarded For:	Exceptional contribution to the arts of Thailand
Presenter:	Office of the National Culture Commission
Country:	Thailand

The National Artist (Thai: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ,, in Thai pronounced as /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 24 February, "National Artist Day", in Thailand. The date was chosen because it is the birthdate 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 25,000 baht monthly for life unless the award is retracted. They are also entitled to health insurance, emergency payments, funeral costs, and a stipend of 150,000 baht for writing a biography or autobiography.^{[2] [3]}

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

List of Thailand National Artists

1980s

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 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 Khiangsiri 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 Charoenchai Sundaravadin 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)

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 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 Cholasuek Literature 1988 Kree Worasarin Performing art (Thai dance) 1988 Jamriang Budpradub Performing art (Thai dance) 1988 Seri Wangnaitham 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 Limparangsri Visual art, Applied art

1990s

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 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 Panjapan 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 Yomyiam Performing art (Thai dance) 1994 Pinyo Suwankiri Visual art, Applied art 1995 Rong Wongsawan 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

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 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 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 ^[4] 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 Waiphot Phetsuphan 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 Sumet Jumsai na Ayudhya Applied art 1999 Supa Sirisingh 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 Source(s) 2000 Ussiri Dhammachote Literature ^[5] 2000 Mongkol Seangsawang Performing arts (Thai music) 2000 Chakrabhand Posayakrit Fine arts 2000 Ruetai Jaijongrak Applied arts 2001 Kumpoon Boontawee Literature 2001 Chatrichalerm Yukol Performing arts (Movie and drama) 2001 Thawan Duchanee Fine arts 2001 Pradith Yuvapukka Visual arts, Applied arts 2002 Sujit Wongthes Literature 2002 Chiras Ardnarong Performing arts (Thai music) 2002 Prakit Buabusaya Fine arts, Visual arts 2002 Nithi Sathapitanon Applied arts 2003 Karuna Kusiralai Literature 2003 Prom Bunrit Performing arts (Thai dance) 2003 Pichai Niran Fine arts, Visual art 2003 Wanida Puangsunthorn Visual arts, Applied art ^[6] 2004 Vinita Diteeyont Literature 2004 Chart Korbjitti Literature 2004 Rakop Pothiwes Performing arts (Thai dance) 2004 Chintana Palkawong na Ayudhya Performing arts (International music) 2004 Pairat Sungwaributr Performing arts (Movie and drama) 2004 Piboon Musikpodok Fine arts, Visual art 2004 Sant Sarakornborirak Fine arts, Visual art 2004 Jullatat Kitibud Visual arts, Applied art 2005 Prayom Songthong Literature 2005 Sathaporn Srisatjang Literature 2005 Pratuang Emjaroen Fine arts 2005 Tawee Rujaneekorn Fine arts 2005 Chalard Songserm Performing art 2005 Wichian Khamcharoen a.k.a. Lop Burirat Performing arts ^[7] 2005 Suphachai Jansuwan Performing arts 2005 Manop Yarana Performing arts 2005 Samran Kerdpon Performing arts

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 2006 Manee Payomyong Literature 2006 Rawi Bhavilai Literature 2006 Kiettisak Chanonnart Visual arts 2006 Nonthiwan Chantanaphalin Visual arts 2006 Decha Boonkham Applied arts 2006 Somthavil Urassayanan Applied arts 2006 Kiettipong Kanchanaphee Performing arts (international music) 2006 Kalong Peunghongkham Performing art (Thai music) 2006 Suchart Subsin Performing art (Thai dance) 2007 Decha Warachun Visual arts 2007 Yanyong Olarachin Visual arts 2007 Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya Visual arts 2007 Charn Buabangsorn Performing arts (Thai music) 2007 Nakarin Chathong Performing arts 2007 Kovit Anakechai Literature 2008 Adul Jantrasak Literature 2008 Ithipol Thangchalok Fine arts 2008 Performing arts 2008 Performing arts 2008 Performing arts 2008 Performing arts 2008 Performing arts ^[8] 2009 Preecha Thaothong Visual arts (painting) 2009 Ong-ard Satrabhandhu Visual arts (contemporary architecture) 2009 Visual arts (carving) 2009 Visual arts (photography) 2009 Literature 2009 Performing arts (dramatic arts – khon) 2009 Performing arts (Thai music) 2009 Performing arts (Thai music – singing) 2009 Performing arts (Thai music – composition) ^[9]

2010s

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 2010 Visual arts (painting) 2010 Visual arts (Thai architecture) 2010 Visual arts (traditional weaving) 2010 Literature (short story) 2010 Literature (short story, non-fiction, poetry) 2010 Performing arts (Thai music) 2010 Performing arts (international music) 2010 Performing arts (movie and drama) 2010 Performing arts (movie and drama director and performer) ^[10] 2011 Visual arts (painting) 2011 Applied arts (architecture) 2011 Visual arts (sculpture) 2011 Performing arts (Thai dance) 2011 Performing arts (international and Thai music) 2011 Performing arts (international and Thai music) 2011 Performing arts (drama) 2011 Literature 2011 Literature 2012 Performing arts (Thai music and dance) 2012 Performing arts (Film and drama) 2012 Performing arts (international music) 2012 Performing arts (Thai music) 2012 Performing arts (international music) 2012 Performing arts (Thai music) 2012 Performing arts (film) 2012 Performing arts (Thai music and dance) 2012 Literature 2012 Literature 2012 Literature 2012 Visual arts (painting)

Year Name Discipline Source(s) 2012 Visual arts (mixed media) 2012 Visual arts (sculpture) 2013 Performing arts (Thai music) 2013 Performing arts (film & television - director & executive producer) ^[11] ^[12] 2013 Performing arts (international and Thai music) 2013 Performing arts (Thai music) 2013 Literature 2013 Literature 2013 Literature 2013 Applied arts (architecture) 2013 Visual arts (painting) 2014 Performing arts (drama) ^[13] 2014 Performing arts (film) 2014 Performing arts (Thai music) 2014 Performing arts (Thai music) 2014 Performing arts (international music) 2014 Performing arts (puppetry) 2014 Visual arts (sculpture) 2014 Visual arts (painting) ^[14] 2014 Literature ^[15] 2014 Applied arts (architecture) 2014 Applied arts (interior design) 2014 Applied arts (silversmithing) 2015 2016 Performing arts (film) 2016 Performing arts (international music) 2017 2018 Petchara Chaowarat Performing arts ^[16] 2018 Wiroj Weerawattananon Performing arts 2018 Kan Chaowapong Performing arts 2018 Sukhon Pornpiroon Performing arts 2018 Performing arts 2018 Somsuk Kanjaruk Performing arts 2018 Shin Prasong Visual arts 2018 Parin Tantisuk Visual arts 2018 Kampun Srisai Visual arts 2018 Kongsak Yutavesi Visual arts 2018 Chamlong Fangcholjit Literature 2018 Saneh Sangsuk Literature 2021 Sala Khunnawut Performing arts ^[17] 2022 Thongchai McIntyre Performing arts ^[18] 2022 Somtow Sucharitkul Performing arts ^[19]

See also

• Cinema of Thailand
• Culture of Thailand
• Dance of Thailand
• Music of Thailand
• S.E.A. Write Award
• Silpathorn Award

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Guidelines for the Establishment of Living Human Treasures Systems . UNESCO . 26 June 2020 . 28 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200628202044/https://www.unesco.or.kr/upload/data_center/2002%20%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%84%EB%AC%B8%ED%99%94%EC%9E%AC%EC%A0%9C%EB%8F%84%EC%84%A4%EB%A6%BD%EA%B4%80%EB%A0%A8%EC%9A%B4%EC%98%81%EC%A7%80%EC%B9%A8%28%EC%98%81%EB%AC%B8%29.pdf?ckattempt=1 . dead .
2. News: National artist Suchart loses title over protest support . 21 August 2021 . Bangkok Post . 21 August 2021.
3. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/02/09/headlines/headlines_30026402.php Nine honoured as National Artists
4. News: 'Panomtian,' author of adventures and longest Thai epic, dies at 88 . 29 April 2020 . Coconuts Bangkok . 21 April 2020.
5. Web site: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม. 6 August 2021. 30 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730144411/http://art.culture.go.th/art01.php?nid=28. dead. Web site: Archived copy . 6 August 2021 . 30 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200730144411/http://art.culture.go.th/art01.php?nid=28 . dead .
6. http://nationmultimedia.com/search/page.arcview.php?clid=3&id=89479 CULTURAL AWARDS: Ministry names this year’s national artists
7. News: National artist "Lop Burirat" dies at 81 . 26 June 2020 . Bangkok Post . 11 December 2016.
8. http://xpress.nationmultimedia.com/2009/01/20/coverstory/coverstory_5369.php Ministry names Kingdom's top artists
9. News: Nine named national artists for 2009 . 29 April 2020 . Bangkok Post . 7 January 2010.
10. http://www.m-culture.go.th/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=268:permanent-secretary-for-culture-announced-the-result-for-the-national-artist-selection-2010&catid=56:news-&Itemid=1 Permanent Secretary for Culture Announced the Result for the National Artist Selection 2010
11. Web site: Archived copy . 22 April 2017 . 22 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170422213327/http://www.manager.co.th/Drama/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000066965 . dead .
12. Web site: Chalong Pakdeevijit. .
13. News: 12 named as national artists for 2014 . 26 June 2020 . Bangkok Post . 20 January 2015.
14. News: Famed Thai painter, artist dies of COVID-19 in Amsterdam . 29 April 2020 . Coconuts Bangkok . 28 April 2020.
15. Web site: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม. 6 August 2021. 27 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027062242/http://art.culture.go.th/art01.php?nid=274. dead. Web site: Archived copy . 6 August 2021 . 27 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201027062242/http://art.culture.go.th/art01.php?nid=274 . dead .
16. News: Itthipongmaetee . Chayanit . 'MISS HONEY EYES,' GOLDEN AGE SCREEN ICON, NAMED NATIONAL ARTIST . 26 June 2020 . Khaosod English . 22 February 2019.
17. Web site: 2022-04-27. กวช.แถลงผลการคัดเลือกศิลปินแห่งชาติ พุทธศักราช ๒๕๖๔. 2022-04-27. กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม.
18. Web site: Thai pop singer 'Bird' named as national artist. Bangkokpost. 2023-08-24. 2023-08-26.
19. News: 2023-08-23. 'เบิร์ด ธงไชย-สมเถา สุจริตกุล' คว้าศิลปินแห่งชาติ สาขาศิลปะการแสดง. มติชน. 2023-08-23.