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Krai Thong
''Krai Thong'' or ''Kraithong'' (, ) is a Thai folktale, originating from Phichit Province. It tells the story of Chalawan, a crocodile lord who abducts a daughter of a wealthy Phichit man, and Kraithong, a merchant from Nonthaburi who seeks to kill Chalawan. The story was adapted into a play ('' lakhon nok''), credited to King Rama II (r. 1809–1824), and has seen various modern adaptations. Synopsis Once upon a time, there was a magical kingdom located deep inside an underwater cave where crocodiles live. Inside the cave, a magic crystal ball floated above, shining as bright as sunlight during daytime. The crocodile lord who ruled this cave, Chalawan (ชาละวัน), was named after the cave. Every crocodile that entered the cave changed to human form and needed no food. Chalawan gained his position from his grandfather, after his father's death in a fight with two other crocodiles. He had two crocodile wives living with him in the underwater cave. With his a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophecy
In religion, mythology, and fiction, a prophecy is a message that has been communicated to a person (typically called a ''prophet'') by a supernatural entity. Prophecies are a feature of many cultures and belief systems and usually contain divine will or law, or preternatural knowledge, for example of future events. They can be revealed to the prophet in various ways depending on the religion and the story, such as visions, or direct interaction with divine beings in physical form. Stories of prophetic deeds sometimes receive considerable attention and some have been known to survive for centuries through oral tradition or as religious texts. Etymology The English noun "prophecy", in the sense of "function of a prophet" appeared from about 1225, from Old French ''profecie'' (12th century), and from ''prophetia'', Greek language">Greek ''propheteia'' "gift of interpreting the will of God", from Greek ''prophetes'' (see prophet). The related meaning, "thing spoken or writt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preechaya Pongthananikorn
Preechaya Pongthananikorn (; ; born February 14, 1990), nicknamed Ice, is a Thai model and actress. She is best known in her lead roles in two of the highest grossing Thai films; '' ATM: Er Rak Error'' (2012) as Jib and in '' I Fine..Thank You..Love You'' (2014) as Tutor Pleng. Later on, Ice appeared on television contests such as '' The Mask Singer (Thai season 2)'' in 2017 and ''Dance Dance Dance Thailand'' in 2018; reaching to semi-finals in both programs. She then started to play lakorn (Thai drama series) and signed with CH3 Thailand in the same year but decided to go freelance after her contract with them expired in 2021. Filmography Movies Television drama Television shows and performances Discography Music video appearances Songs and official soundtracks Concerts * GTH Day: Play It Forward (2013) * 7 Wonders Concert (2015) * STAR THEQUE GTH 11th Year (2015) Awards * Outstanding Female Rising Star of 2012 from ATM Er Rak Error * MThai Top Talk Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thitiwat Ritprasert
Thitiwat Ritprasert (; born 26 March 1997), nicknamed Ohm (), is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his roles in '' Until We Meet Again'' (2019). Early life and education Thitiwat was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He graduated from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi with a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Mass Communication Technology. Career Thitiwat entered the entertainment industry by participating in the ‘Ch8 Asia New Star Model Contest Face of Thailand 2016’ and won the contest. He also got a special award from ‘Asia Model Festival 2016’. In 2017, he debuted in the first TV drama ''Jai Luang'' on Thai Channel 8. In 2019, his popularity grows rapidly after performed as Dean in '' Until We Meet Again'' with Natouch Siripongthon. In 2024, he joined the production and talent agency GMMTV. Filmography Television Film Discography Awards and nominations References External links * Ohmthitiwaton Twitter Twitter, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winai Kraibutr
Winai Kraibutr (; June 16, 1969 – March 20, 2024) was a Thai actor. He appeared in a number of films that achieved significant success at the Thai box office. He was considered a bankable star in Thailand and achieved minor international exposure through the international release of '' Bang Rajan''. Despite his considerable success in his home country, he also appeared in a joint Khmer-Thai low-budget film from Cambodia titled '' The Snake King's Child''. Life He comes from a fishing family on Ko Lanta, Krabi province, in the Andaman coast of southern Thailand. Kraibutr entered the showbiz in 1992 as a model and actor, but has not achieved much success or fame. Until 1998, two of his films were ''Nang Nak'' and ''Bang Rajan'', which were released consecutively. Both were very successful, earning more than 150 million baht, earning him the nickname "Hundred Million Hero". In education, he received bachelor's and master's degrees from . In early 2005, shortly before the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranya Namwong
Anchali Sirachaya (), née Anchali Choppradit (), stage-named Aranya Namwong (), or nicknamed Piak (), (born September 4, 1947, Lopburi) is a Thai actress. She was the runner-up of 1964 Miss Thailand (while Apasra Hongsakula was the winner). She was the lead actress in many Thai films in the 1970s, often co-starring with Sombat Metanee. She also enjoyed popularity in Cambodia after her joint role in ''The Snake King's Wife Part 2'', a prequel of the Cambodian blockbuster and award-winning film, '' The Snake King's Wife'' starring the famous Khmer actress and former Miss Cambodia, Dy Saveth. She then took a main rule in another Thai-khmer film, ''Love across Hoirzotal'', with the Khmer lead actor Chea Yutatorn. Recent films include ''The Legend of Suriyothai ''The Legend of Suriyothai'' () is a 2001 Thai film written and directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, which portrays the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in battle in the Burmese–Siamese War of 1548 sacrificing her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sombat Metanee
Sombat Metanee (; 26 June 1937 – 18 August 2022) was a Thai actor and film director, who was honored as National Artist in the performing arts branch (movies-television drama) in 2016. At one time, he held the Guinness World Record for most film appearances (more than 600). A prolific leading actor in action films, romance, dramas, comedies and musicals at the height of his career in the 1960s and 1970s, he continued to act in Thai films and television series, making frequent appearances on talk shows and in on-screen commercials. Among his later films are '' Tears of the Black Tiger'' and ''The Legend of Suriyothai''. Early life Sombat was born in Ubon Ratchathani, his mother native land. Seven days after being born, his family moved to Bangkok, settling in the Pathum Wan's Saphan On neighbourhood near the Hua Lamphong railway station, since his father worked at the Royal State Railways of Siam (now the State Railway of Thailand). Therefore, he was considered a Bangko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorapong Chatree
Sorapong Chatree (; born Pittaya Tiamswate; 8 December 1950 – 10 March 2022) was a Thai film actor. He frequently starred in the films of Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol, as well as in Cherd Songsri's classic romance, '' Plae Kao''. Biography He was born in Tambon Tha To (later separated into Tambon Ban Mai), Maha Rat district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. He was the youngest of three children and had an older brother and an older sister. In the past, his house was regarded as the only house in the community with a television set. Chatree became one of the top male stars by the mid-1970s, eventually displacing the older Sombat Metanee from the lead position. As he aged, he retained his popularity until the end of his life, he maintained his popularity and was known as a key supporting actor. Apart from acting, he also released five studio albums with two major labels, RS Promotion and Nititad Promotion, between 1990 and 1997. He also voiced Woody from Toy Story trilog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sompote Sands
Sompote Saengduenchai (; ; 24 May 1941 – 26 August 2021), internationally known as Sompote Sands, was a Thai film director, special effects creator and producer best known for directing several Thai films especially ''tokusatsu'' (special effects-based) genre or monster films such as '' The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army'', '' Jumborg Ace & Giant'', the illegally produced '' Hanuman and the Five Riders'', the 1980 cult classic ''Crocodile'', '' Phra Rod Meree'' and the 1985 fantasy monster film '' Magic Lizard''. He was the founder and owner of Chaiyo Productions based in Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Early life Born as the youngest son in a Sino Thai family in the outskirts of Bangkok, Sompote's father was a Chinese immigrant from Guangdong. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming a filmmaker. When he was seven years old, he left home to live in a monastery in order to fulfill his dream. He began his career in the film industry, starting as an employee in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Folklore
Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand. With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture. Phraya Anuman Rajadhon (1888–1969) was the first Thai scholar to seriously study local folkloristics. He took copious notes on humble details of his culture such as the charms used by Thai shopkeepers to attract customers. He also studied in depth the oral literature related to different village spirits and ghosts of Thai lore. Phya Anuman Rajadhon, ''Essays on Thai Folklore,'' Editions Duang Kamol, . Folk beliefs The core of Thai folklore is rooted in Tai folk religion. Until they were recorded, folk beliefs were handed down from one generation to the next. Village shamans are known as ', a word that has its origin in Brahmana. The ' conducts ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
