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The King Maker
''The King Maker'' ( Thai: กบฎท้าวศรีสุดาจันทร์), or ''The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan'', is a 2005 Thai historical drama film set during the Ayutthaya kingdom. With a storyline that shares many similarities to 2001's ''The Legend of Suriyothai'', ''The King Maker's'' plot focuses on a Portuguese mercenary (Gary Stretch) in the service of the Siamese court. Directed by Lek Kitaparaporn and produced by David Winters, it was the first English-language Thai film production since the 1941 film, ''King of the White Elephant'', produced by Pridi Phanomyong. Plot The story opens with Portuguese soldier Fernando de Gama in a shipwreck. He finds some wreckage to float on and washes up on the coast of Siam. After almost being eaten by a crocodile, he is captured by Arab slave traders and taken to Ayutthaya. Released from his bonds to be put on the auction block, he promptly knocks down his captors and leads them on a chase throughout the ancient ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Winters (Director/Producer/Choreographer)
David Winters (born David Weizer; April 5, 1939 – April 23, 2019) was an English-born American actor, dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker. At a young age, he acted in film and television projects such as ''Lux Video Theatre,'' '' Naked City''; ''Mister Peepers,'' '' Rock, Rock, Rock,'' and '' Roogie's Bump.'' He received some attention in Broadway musicals for his roles in ''West Side Story'' (1957) and ''Gypsy'' (1959). In the film adaptation of ''West Side Story'' (1961) he was one of the few actors to be re-cast in a different role than what he performed in the original stage version. ''West Side Story'' became the highest grossing motion picture of that year, and won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Winters became a dance choreographer. On films, he choreographed several projects with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret starting with ''Viva Las Vegas'' (1964). Other dance choreography credits include ''T.A.M.I. Show'' (1964), ''Send Me No Flowers'' (1964), '' Billie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chairacha
Chairachathirat (, ), or ''Chai'' reigned 1534–1546 as King of the Ayutthaya kingdom of Siam. His reign was remarkable for the influx of Portuguese traders, mercenaries, and early Modern warfare technology. Birth The evidence regarding his father is not yet clear; the Royal Chronicle by the Venerable Vanarata of Pakaeo Temple and the Royal Chronicle (Rattanakosin edition) only state that King Chairachathirat is of the royal family of King Ramathibodi. The Pali text "Sangitiyavansa", authored in the reign of King Rama I by the Venerable Vanarata of Pho Temple, state that he is the nephew (son of the sister) of Ramathibodi. Coup In 1533, following the death of King Borommaracha IV, Prince Ratsadathirat (Borommaracha IV's son) succeeded to the Ayutthayan throne. Governmental authority under five-year-old Ratsadathirat proved to be weak. In 1534, only five months after his nephew's ascension, Chairacha marched to Ayutthaya to stage a coup, killed his nephew, and took the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai People
Thai people, historically known as Siamese people, are an ethnic group native to Thailand. In a narrower and ethnic sense, the Thais are also a Tai peoples, Tai ethnic group dominant in Central Thailand, Central and Southern Thailand (Siam proper). Part of the larger Tai ethno-linguistic group native to Southeast Asia as well as Southern China, Thais speak the Sukhothai languages (Thai language, Central Thai and Southern Thai language), which is classified as part of the Kra–Dai languages, Kra–Dai family of languages. The majority of Thais are followers of Theravada Buddhism. Thai cultural mandates, Government policies during the late 1930s and early 1940s resulted in the successful forced assimilation of various ethno-linguistic groups into the country's dominant Central Thai language and culture, leading to the term ''Thai people'' to come to refer to the Demographics of Thailand, population of Thailand overall. This includes other subgroups of the Tai ethno-linguistic grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Language
English is a West Germanic language that developed in early medieval England and has since become a English as a lingua franca, global lingua franca. The namesake of the language is the Angles (tribe), Angles, one of the Germanic peoples that Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, migrated to Britain after its End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman occupiers left. English is the list of languages by total number of speakers, most spoken language in the world, primarily due to the global influences of the former British Empire (succeeded by the Commonwealth of Nations) and the United States. English is the list of languages by number of native speakers, third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language, Spanish; it is also the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers. English is either the official language or one of the official languages in list of countries and territories where English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akara Amarttayakul
Akara Amarttayakul (, born Puttichai Amarttayakul ; April 19, 1974), nicknamed Gof, is a Thai actor, model and singer. He made is film debut in Euthana Mukdasanit's 1991 film, ''Vithi Khonkla'', but the first feature film to star him was '' Mae bia'' (2001). Some of Akara's most notable works include ''Necromancer'' (2005) and '' Muay Thai Chaiya'' (2007). After his role in ''Spirit War'' (2014), Akara featured in no roles in both film and television before returning in 2022 for the Thai adaption of the South Korean television series, '' Bad Guys'', as a supporting character. Akara also won several awards. Biography Akara Amarttayakul was born as Puttichai Amarttayakul on 19 April 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand. Akara has a younger sister, Thanasorn Amarttayakul, who is a news anchor for Channel 3. At age 11, he moved to the United States, where he later graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City. While back in Thailand during a holiday, he was cast by director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Trairat
Charlie Trairat Potjes (; born 19 January 1993) also known as Nack, is a Thai actor and singer. He gained stardom through '' Fan Chan'', which was Thailand's highest-grossing film in 2003. Early life Charlie Trairat Potjes, popularly known by his stage name Nack Charlie, was born on January 19, 1993, in Bangkok, Thailand. He is the youngest of six siblings in a family with a rich cultural heritage, being of Thai and Dutch descent through his father. This multicultural background has played a significant role in shaping his perspectives and artistic expressions. Charlie's early years in Bangkok were marked by a growing interest in the arts and aviation. Despite not completing his university education, he pursued his passion for flying and obtained a Private Pilot License for Very Light Aircraft, which highlights his diverse range of interests beyond acting and music. He first captured the public's attention with his role in "Fan Chan" (My Girl), which became Thailand's highest-gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirut Sirijanya
Nirut Sirichanya (born 2 May 1947) is a Thai movie and television actor. He is best known internationally for his role as Lauren's father Fong in the 2011 sequel ''The Hangover Part II''. He is the recipient of Suphannahong National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Early life Nirut was born on 2 May 1947. He attended Assumption College in Bangkok and received a graduate certificate in Business Administration in Australia. He then went to Kuala Lumpur to study. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, he started working at AM PAC as an engineer, before moving to positions in various airline companies, including Alitalia. Career Nirut began his acting career at the suggestion of Terng Stiphuang. His first TV series was ''Sangsoon'', in which he co-starred. He then starred in ''Kae Kop Fah'' (Just Horizon), shown on Channel 3. By now known throughout Thailand, he attracted the most attention for his part as Jaded in ''Poo Cha Na Sib Tid''. His first film was '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dom Hetrakul
Dom Hetrakul (; , born April 9, 1976 in Bangkok, Thailand), is an actor known for his appearances in many Thai TV shows and films. He has also starred in Hollywood productions, with a frequent presence in martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; ... sagas. Biography Dom Hetrakul is a member of the family that has run the Daily News, Thai newspaper, for nearly 50 years. He has managed director of Britbike, the authorised distributor of Triumph motorcycles from the United Kingdom. Filmography Films Television series TV Programs * '' Deal or No Deal Thailand (2005)'' * ''Kratuk Namtoey (Thailand), ITV (2006-2007)'' * ''Game Nana Chart (Thailand), Channel 3'' * ''Sing Nak Sueb (Thailand), Channel 5'' * ''Game La Maha Sanook (Thailand), Channel 5'' Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Si Sudachan
Sisudachan (; early 1500s – 1548 in Ayutthaya) was a queen of Ayutthaya by marriage to King Chairacha of Ayutthaya. At his death, between 1546 and 1548, she served as regent for her son Yot Fa. According to the chronicles of that time, she was responsible for the assassination of both sovereigns. Accomplice of the second regicide was her lover Phan But Sri Thep, which Sisudachan had him appointed first co-regent and then King with the title Khun Worawongsathirat. Opposed by a good part of the court, they were victims of an ambush by the nobles of the Sukhothai clans and were executed just weeks after Worawongsathirat had ascended the throne.Wood, William A.R. da p. 101 a p. 125 Biography The kingdom Chairacha According to various Siamese sources, often in contradiction with each other, king Chairacha had some concubines and wives of lesser rank, including Sisudachan, a princess who according to some was a descendant of the dynasty of Uthong of Ramathibodi I, with whom he ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maha Chakkraphat
Maha Chakkraphat (, ; lit.: 'The Great Emperor'; 1509 – 1569; Burmese: မဟာစက္ကဝတ္တိ၊ မဟာစကြဝတေး၊ မဟာစကြာမင်း) was king of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1548 to 1564 and 1568 to 1569. Originally called Prince Thianracha, or Prince Tien, he was put on the throne by Khun (noble title), Khun Mahathammarachathirat (king of Ayutthaya), Phiren Thorathep and his supporters of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Sukhothai clan, who had staged a Coup d'état, coup by Assassination, killing the usurper King Worawongsathirat and Si Sudachan.Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited Prince of Ayutthaya His original name is Thianracha. His initial biography is unclear. Evidence of his family appears in the Royal Chronicles, stating that "he was part of the royal family of King Chairathirat" and in Sangitiyavansa, a Pali text of the Rattanakosin era, stating that he was the nephew of King Chairachathirat. The evi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worawongsathirat
Worawongsathirat (, ) was a usurper in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, ruling for only 42 days in 1548 before being assassinated. Siamese chronicles relate that Worawongsathirat attainted the crown — his kingship is not accepted by most traditional historians. His birth-name was Bunsi (). Upon entering service to the crown as keeper of ''The Royal Pantheon'' (), a cloister on the palace grounds (with duties such as organising various rites and ceremonies,) Bunsi was then styled ''Phan Butsithep'' (). He was later promoted to the rank of Khun and styled Khun Chinnarat (); this was perhaps even as he was having an adulterous affair with Si Sudachan (), a first-class concubine of King Chairachathirat. (Si Sudachan was not her name, but was the title of one of the four first-class concubines, which were Inthrasuren, Si Sudachan, Inthrathewi and Si Chulalak. The real name of King Chairachathirat's consort was not mentioned in the history.) King Chairachathirat died in 1546, possi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
