Prize
Award
National Artist Awarded for Exceptional contribution to the arts of Thailand Country Thailand Presented by Office of the National Culture Commission First awarded 24 February 1985 (1985-02-24 ) Website art .culture .go .th
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 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.[1] 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] [4]
The pieces of work perceived of being on the highest level are exhibited in the Supreme Artist Hall .[1]
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
Sakorn Yang-keawsot
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
[5]
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
[6]
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
[7]
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
[8]
2005
Suphachai Jansuwan
Performing arts
2005
Manop Yarana
Performing arts
2005
Samran Kerdpon
Performing arts
[4]
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)
[4]
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
Thanadsri Svastivatana
Performing arts
2008
Sorapong Chatree
Performing arts
2008
Prasit Pinkaew
Performing arts
2008
Viraphan Voklang
Performing arts
2008
Siri Witchawet
Performing arts
[9]
2009
Preecha Thaothong
Visual arts (painting)
2009
Ong-ard Satrabhandhu
Visual arts (contemporary architecture)
2009
Penpan Sittitrai
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)
[10]
2010s
Year
Name
Discipline
Source(s)
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)
[11]
2011
Chalermchai Kositpipat
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 Prinyathawat
Literature
2012
Aree Suttiphan
Visual arts (painting)
Year
Name
Discipline
Source(s)
2012
Wichok Mukdamni
Visual arts (mixed media)
2012
Satsatrachan Khemrat
Visual arts (sculpture)
2013
Chaloem Muangphraesi
Performing arts (Thai music)
2013
Chalong Pakdeevijit
Performing arts (film & television - director & executive producer)
[12] [13]
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 Meechuton
Performing arts (drama)
[3]
2014
Sa-Ard Piempongsan
Performing arts (film)
[3]
2014
Pongsak Chantaruka
Performing arts (Thai music)
[3]
2014
Sirichaichan Fakjamroon
Performing arts (Thai music)
[3]
2014
Dusadee Boonthasanakul
Performing arts (international music)
[3]
2014
Narong Chanphum
Performing arts (puppetry)
[3]
2014
Panya Vijinthanasarn
Visual arts (sculpture)
[3]
2014
Chavalit Soemprungsuk
Visual arts (painting)
[14] [3]
2014
Chamaiporn Bangkombang
Literature
[3] [15]
2014
Nij Hincheeranan
Applied arts (architecture)
[3]
2014
Charun Angsavanond
Applied arts (interior design)
[3]
2014
Boonchuay Hiranwit
Applied arts (silversmithing)
[3]
2015
2016
Sombat Metanee
Performing arts (film)
2016
Thanis Sriklindee
Performing arts (international music)
2017
2018
Petchara Chaowarat
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Wiroj Weerawattananon
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Kan Chaowapong
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Sukhon Pornpiroon
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Prapas Cholsaranon
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Somsuk Kanjaruk
Performing arts
[16]
2018
Shin Prasong
Visual arts
[16]
2018
Parin Tantisuk
Visual arts
[16]
2018
Kampun Srisai
Visual arts
[16]
2018
Kongsak Yutavesi
Visual arts
[16]
2018
Chamlong Fangcholjit
Literature
[16]
2018
Saneh Sangsuk
Literature
[16]
2021
Sala Khunnawut
Performing arts
[17]
2022
Thongchai McIntyre
Performing arts
[18]
2022
Somtow Sucharitkul
Performing arts
[19]
See also
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