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Mitr Chaibancha
Mitr Chaibancha (; 28 January 1934 – 8 October 1970) was a Thai (ethnic group), Thai film actor. He acted in 266 films from 1956 to 1970. He died on 8 October 1970 at Dongtan Beach, Pattaya#Jomtien Beach, Jomtien, Pattaya, South Pattaya, after falling from a helicopter during the filming of a stunt for the final scene of ''Golden Eagle (film), Insee Thong'' (''Golden Eagle''). At the height of his career in the 1960s, Mitr, along with Petchara Chaowarat, made a string of hit films that packed cinemas. Of the 75 to 100 films produced each year by the Thai film industry during this period, Mitr starred in nearly half of them. Early life Mitr was born into poverty, named Bunting ("abandoned by destiny") by a monk. His parents separated when he was an infant. His father was a non-commissioned police officer. His mother came to Bangkok for work as a greengrocer and a better financial position. At age 8, Mitr moved to Bangkok's Nang Loeng neighborhood to live with his newly-married ...
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Tha Yang District
Tha Yang (, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the southern part of Phetchaburi province, western Thailand. Etymology In 1910, the western part of the district (which now is Kaeng Krachan district) was covered by dense forest. The main trees are Makha (Monkey Pod wood, '' Afzelia xylocarpa''), Takhian (Ironwood, ''Hopea odorata'') and Yang ('' Dipterocarpus alatus''). Thus when the government established the district, they named it Tha Yang (literally, 'Yang tree pier'). History The district was originally named Yang Yong, and was renamed Tha Yang in 1939. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Phetchaburi, Ban Lat, Kaeng Krachan of Phetchaburi Province, Hua Hin of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Cha-am of Phetchaburi Province and the Gulf of Thailand. Administration The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (''tambons''), which are further subdivided into 119 villages (''mubans''). Tha Yang and Nong Chok are two townships (''thesaban tamb ...
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Chart Suea
''Chart Suea'' () is a Thai film based on a work by "Orawun" ( lyu Sresawek). It was premièred on June 18, 1958, at Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre and Sala Chalermbure Royal Theatre. The film was directed by Prateb Gomonpis. It is a sequel to the 1956 film '' PraiKuarng''. The film was the screen debut of Mitr Chaibancha Mitr Chaibancha (; 28 January 1934 – 8 October 1970) was a Thai (ethnic group), Thai film actor. He acted in 266 films from 1956 to 1970. He died on 8 October 1970 at Dongtan Beach, Pattaya#Jomtien Beach, Jomtien, Pattaya, South Pattaya, afte ..., as Wai Sukda, and stars Rewadee Sewilai, Win Wunchai, Narmkern bunnuk, Praphasee Satornkid, Naiyana TanomSub, Usanee Isaranun, NoppaMad Sirisopon, Punga Suttirin, Porn Paroch, Pramin Jarujarit, Sail Poonsai, Sompong pongmitr, Sukon Kueawleam and Lortok. The film has grossed over 800,000 baht. The critical response was mostly favourable.
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Kau Cim
''Kau chim'', ''kau cim'', ''chien tung'', "lottery poetry" and Chinese fortune sticks are names for a fortune telling practice that originated in China in which a person poses questions and interprets answers from flat sticks inscribed with text or numerals. The practice is often performed in a Taoist or Buddhist temple in front of an altar. In the US, a version has been sold since 1915 under the name chi chi sticks. It is also sometimes known as "The Oracle of Kuan Yin" in Buddhist traditions, a reference to the bodhisattva Guanyin. It is widely available in Thai temples, known using the Teochew dialect as siam si (). The similar practice is also found in Japan, named O-mikuji. Tools * ''Chim bucket'' (): A long cylindrical bamboo cup or tube. * ''Kau chim sticks'' (): The flat sticks which are stored in the tube. Generally made of bamboo, they resemble wide, flat incense sticks, and are often painted red at one end. A single number, both in Arabic numerals and in Chinese ...
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Spirit House
A spirit house is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place that is found in the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. They are normally in the form of small roofed structure mounted on a pillar or a dais, and can range in size from small platforms to houses large enough for people to enter. Spirit houses are intended to provide a shelter for spirits that could cause problems for the people if not appeased. They often include images or carved statues of people and animals. Votive offerings are left at them to propitiate the spirits; more elaborate installations include an altar for this purpose. In mainland Southeast Asia, most houses and businesses have a spirit house placed in an auspicious spot, most often in a corner of the property. The location may be chosen after consultation with a Brahmin priest. Spirit houses are known as () or () in Burmese; (, 'house of the guardian spirit') in Thai ...
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Amphoe Bang Lamung
Bang Lamung (, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the southern part of Chonburi province, Thailand. Bang Lamung includes Pattaya City, a special local government organization within the district area. History ''Mueang'' Bang Lamung was formerly in Ban Bang Lamung, Tambon Bang Lamung. However, the government downgraded Bang Lamung to a district, with the district office on the banks of Khlong Nok Yang. In 1909, the district head, ''Phraya'' Sattaya Nukun (Choem), moved the district office to the seacoast in Tambon Na Kluea. On 21 October 1952 the district office was completely destroyed by a storm. The office set up temporarily in Bang Lamung School, Sukhumvit Road. The following year the Thai government approved building a new district office near the school. It is still in use today. During September 2023, the district experienced a surge in dengue fever, recording two deaths. Along with dengue fever, Bang Lamung is also experiencing a surge in Mpox cases, with the district re ...
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Jomtien Beach
Jomtien (, , ) or Jomtien Beach (, , ) is a town on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km south-east of Bangkok in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. It is about 3 km south of Pattaya and is home to high-rise condominiums, beach side hotels, beaches, and restaurants. The town Jomtien has experienced a construction boom in the past several years, with many new condominiums and housing developments built in the area. Jomtien has become very popular with Bangkok residents seeking a second home, as well as with foreign retirees. Jomtien Complex is an important real estate development located a block from the beach, and includes a large group of shophouses, restaurants, bars and stores. A recent trend has been the opening of many upscale restaurants along Thappraya Road, the main thoroughfare connecting Pattaya and Jomtien. In addition, Second Road (running parallel to Beach Road about 400 meters inland), was completed in the last few years and now fea ...
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''Mitr, My Friend'' is a 2002 Indian English-language drama film directed by Revathi in her directorial debut, and written by V. Priya and Sudha Kongara. The film stars Shobana, Nasir Abdullah and Preeti Vissa. Set partly in India and the US the film was also noted for having an all-woman crew. The movie won the Best English Film of the Year award at the 49th National Film Awards. The movie also won Best Actress and Best Editor awards for Shobhana and Beena Paul, respectively, at the same function. Revathi received the "Special Jury Award: Silver Peacock" at the 33rd International Film Festival of India. The film also contains Tamil dialogues, while most of the songs are in Hindi. Plot The film opens with a typical South Indian wedding being performed between Lakshmi (Shobhana) and Prithvi ( Naseer Abdullah). The marriage has been arranged by their parents. Lakshmi is a typical South Indian girl from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu; Prithvi is a software engineer working in Californi ...
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Stunt Double
In filmmaking, a double is a person who substitutes for another actor such that the person's face is not shown. There are various terms associated with a double based on the specific body part or ability they serve as a double for, such as stunt double, "dance double", "butt double" and "hand double". Types of doubles Body double A body double or photography double is used in certain specific shots to replace the credited actor of a character. The body double's face is obscured to maintain the illusion that they are the same character; usually by shooting their body at an angle that leaves their face out (such as by showing the body double from the back) or in post-production by superimposing the original actor's face over the body double's. The double's face is usually not seen on-camera, particularly when they do not facially resemble the actor; a wig will usually be employed if the double's hair color is different from that of the main actor. This is in contrast to a ...
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Rattana Pestonji
Rattana Pestonji (; ) was a Thai film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer and is regarded as the father of contemporary Thai film. Although his filmography was brief, his films placed Thai cinema on the world stage. He also pushed for innovations, and was one of the first Thai directors to use 35-mm film. He died just as he was giving a speech to government officials to call for support of a domestic industry he saw as coming under threat from Hollywood films. Biography Early life He was born Rattan Pestonji (also sometimes referred to as R. D. Pestonji or Ratt Pestonji) in Bangkok, to Indian-Parsi parents.Ainslie, M. J. (2020). 8. Ratana Pestonji and Santi Vina. Exploring the ‘Master’ of Thai Cinema during Thailand’s ‘American Era.’ In Southeast Asia on Screen (pp. 171–192). Amsterdam University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9789048541904-012 At an early age, he showed an avid interest in photography. He was so adept at dismantling and reassembli ...
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