Ajin Panjapan (, 11 October 1927 – 17 November 2018) was a Thai writer, best known for his ''Tine Mine'' series of short stories, based on his experiences in the tin
dredging
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operations of Phang-nga Province. He also wrote articles, novels, radio and television dramas, poetry, and songs, and edited and co-published ''Fah Muang Thai'', a highly successful weekly
literary magazine which launched the careers of many Thai writers. Ajin was named
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in literature in 1991.
See also
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The Tin Mine, a 2005 film adaptation of the short story series written by Ajin
References
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Ajin Panjapan
1927 births
2018 deaths
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