National Artist (Thailand)

National Artist
Awarded for Exceptional contribution to the arts of Thailand
Country Thailand
Presented by Office of the National Culture Commission
First awarded 1985
Website http://art2.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 February 24, "National Artist Day" in Thailand.[1] The date was chosen because it is the birth date 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 a monthly salary of 12,000 baht as well as health benefits, 15,000 baht towards funeral expenses and 120,000 baht for a memorial biography.[2][3]

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 Notes
1985Kukrit PramojLiterature
1985Montri TramotePerforming art (Thai music)
1985Paew SnitwongseniPerforming art (Thai dance)
1985Fua HaripitakFine art, Visual art
1986Kanha KiengsiriLiterature
1986Ob ChiyavasuLiterature
1986Kan ThonglawPerforming art (Thai dance)
1986Chalerm BuatangPerforming art (Thai music)
1986Chusri SakunkaewPerforming art (Thai dance)
1986Tuam PrasidhikulPerforming art (Thai music)
1986Tongmak ChanduluePerforming art (Thai dance)
1986Thonglaw TamleytongPerforming art (Thai music)
1986Plueng ChairasamiPerforming art (Thai dance)
1986Puangroi AbhaiwongsaPerforming art (International music)
1986Paitoon KittiwanPerforming art (Thai music)
1986Rongpakdee JarujaranaPerforming art (Thai dance)
1986Kumma Saeng-ngarmFine art, Visual art
1986Paitoon MuangsomboonFine art, Visual art
1986Prasong PatamanujFine art, Visual art
1986Saengda BannasitFine art, Visual art
1986Heng SopapongFine art, Visual art
1986Sompop PiromApplied art
1987Pin MalakulLiterature
1987Jaroenjai SuntornwatinPerforming art (Thai music)
1987Chaloey SukavanisPerforming art (Thai dance)
1987Chin SilapabanlengPerforming art (Thai music)
1987Chailanka KruasenPerforming art (Thai music)
1987Yok ChoobuaPerforming art (Thai dance)
1987Vichit KounavudhiPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1987Chit RianprachaVisual art
1987Payom SinawatFine art, Visual art
1987Mod WongsawadFine art, Visual art
1987Mitrarun KasemsriVisual art, Applied art
1988Sukanya CholasuksLiterature
1988Kree WorasarinPerforming art (Thai dance)
1988Jamriang BudpradubPerforming art (Thai dance)
1988Seri WangnaidharmPerforming art (Thai dance)
1988Prasidhi ThavornPerforming art (Thai music)
1988Boonyong KatekongPerforming art (Thai music)
1988Samarn KarnjanaphalinPerforming art (International music)
1988Sa-nga ArampirPerforming art (International music)
1988Wangdee NimaPerforming art (Thai dance)
1988Chalerm NakeerakFine art, Visual art
1988Poon KesjamrasFine art, Visual art
1988Piman MoonpramookFine art, Visual art
1989Angkarn KalayanapongLiterature
1989Yat ChangthongPerforming art (Thai dance)
1989Pravet KumutPerforming art (Thai music)
1989Prasit PhayomyongPerforming art (International music)
1989Sherry SavettananPerforming art (International music)
1989Chin OramutPerforming art (Thai dance)
1989Sanit DitthapanFine art, Visual art
1989Praves LimparangsiVisual art, Applied art

1990s

Year Name Discipline Notes
1990Sakchai BumrungpongLiterature
1990Buaphan ChansriPerforming art (Thai dance)
1990Somchai AsanachindaPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1990Suthep WongkamhaengPerforming art (International music)
1990Suwannee ChalanukhroPerforming art (Thai dance)
1990Tavee NanthakwangFine art, Visual art
1991Suwat WoradilokLiterature
1991Ajin PanapanLiterature
1991Sawasdi TantisukFine art, Visual art
1991Ken DalauPerforming art (Thai dance)
1991Boonyang KatekongPerforming art (Thai dance)
1991Payong MukdaPerforming art (International music)
1991Pensri PoomchoosriPerforming art (International music)
1992Khamsing SrinawkLiterature
1992Songchart ChuensiriPerforming art (Thai dance)
1992Tuen PatayakulPerforming art (Thai music)
1992Manratana SrigranontPerforming art (International music)
1992Pongsri WoranuchPerforming art (International music)
1992Juliam GingthongPerforming art (Thai dance)
1992Kam GawaiPerforming art (Thai dance)
1992Prayoon UluchataFine art, Visual art
1993Prakhin Xumsai Na AyudhyaLiterature
1993Naowarat PongpaiboonLiterature
1993Jamnian SrithaipanPerforming art (Thai music)
1993Chalee IntharawijitPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1993Sudchit AnantakulPerforming art (Thai music)
1993Khader VerdengPerforming art (Thai dance)
1993Chaweewan PhanthuPerforming art (Thai music)
1993Pinit SuwanaboonFine art, Visual art
1993Usni PramojPerforming art (International music)
1993Prayoon YomyiemPerforming art (Thai dance)
1993Pinyo SuwankiriVisual art, Applied art
1994Usni PramojPerforming art (International music)
1994Prayoon YomyiemPerforming art (Thai dance)
1994Pinyo SuwankiriVisual art, Applied art
1995Rong Wongsa-vunLiterature
1995Thaweep VoradilokeLiterature
1995Khamphai NupingPerforming art (Thai dance)
1995Jang KlayseethongPerforming art (Thai music)
1995Pruang ChuenprayothPerforming art (International music)
1995Somsian PhantongPerforming art (Thai music)
1995Soi DamjamPerforming art (Thai music)
1995Sawong SupsamruayPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1995Amnuey NeramitPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1995Chitt ChongmankhongFine art, Visual art
1996Srifa MahawanLiterature
1996Anusorn MongkolkarnPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1996Somkuan KrachangsartPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1996Ruangthong ThongluntomPerforming art (International music)
1996Kliew SetkitPerforming art (Thai dance)
1996Boonlert NartpinitPerforming art (Thai dance)
1996Sakorn YaungkhieosodPerforming art (Thai dance)
1996Chansom SaitharaPerforming art (Thai music)
1996Yai WisetpolklangPerforming art (Thai music)
1996Chumraung VichienketFine art, Visual art
1997Chatchai VisessuwanpoomLiterature
1997Sompong PongmitrPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1997Malaiwal BoonyaratawejPerforming art (International music)
1997Pinit ChaisuwanPerforming art (Thai music)
1997Surapol TonawanikPerforming art (International music)
1997Thongbai RuangnontPerforming art (Thai dance)
1997Waipote SakulneePerforming art (International music)
1997Boonpeng PhaiphiewchaiPerforming art (Thai dance)
1997Im ChitphakdeePerforming art (Thai dance)
1997Kamol TasananchaleeFine art, Visual art
1998Vasit DejkunjornLiterature
1998Churee OsiriPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1998Bencharong ThanakosetPerforming art (Thai music)
1998Prasidh SilpabanlengPerforming art (International music)
1998Siriwat DitsayanandPerforming art (Thai dance)
1998Chaichana BoonnachotPerforming art (International music)
1998Charin NandanagaraPerforming art (International music)
1998Piyaphan SnitwongsePerforming art (International music)
1998Khraukaew Na Chiang MaiPerforming art (Thai dance)
1998Chalood NimsamerFine art, Visual art
1998Prayat PongdamFine art, Visual art
1998Arvuth NgernchuglinVisual art
1998Sumeth Jumsai Na AyudhayaApplied art
1999Supha SirisinghaLiterature
1999Thae Prakas-vudhisarnPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1999Marasi Isranggura Na AyutthayaPerforming art (Movie and drama)
1999Cheu DontrirosPerforming art (Thai music)
1999Somphan ChotanaPerforming art (Thai dance)
1999Samphan Phan-maneePerforming art (Thai dance)
1999Somnuke ThongmaPerforming art (International music)
1999Chin FaithesPerforming art (International music)
1999Manit Phu-AreeFine art, Visual art
1999Damrong Wongse-UpparajFine art, Visual art
1999Inson WongsamFine art, Visual art

2000s

Year Name Discipline Notes
2000Ussiri DhammachoteLiterature
2000Mongkol SeangsawangPerforming art (Thai music)
2000Chakrabhand PosayakritFine art, Visual art
2000Ruetai JaijongrakApplied art
2001Kumpoon BoontaweeLiterature
2001Chatrichalerm YukolPerforming art (Movie and drama)
2001Thawan DuchaneeFine art, Visual art
2001Pradith YuvapukkaVisual art, Applied art
2002Sujit WongthesLiterature
2002Chiras ArdnarongPerforming art (Thai music)
2002Prakit BuabusayaFine art, Visual art
2002Nithi SathapitanonApplied art
2003Karuna KusiralaiLiterature
2003Prom BunritPerforming art (Thai dance)
2003Pichai NiranFine art, Visual art
2003Wanida PuangsunthornVisual art, Applied art[4]
2004Vinita DiteeyontLiterature
2004Chart KobjittiLiterature
2004Rakop PothiwesPerforming art (Thai dance)
2004Chintana Palkawong Na AyudhyaPerforming art (International music)
2004Pairat SungwaributrPerforming art (Movie and drama)
2004Piboon MusikpodokFine art, Visual art
2004Sant SarakornborirakFine art, Visual art
2004Jullatat KitibudVisual art, Applied art
2005Prayom SongthongLiterature
2005Sathaporn SrisatjangLiterature
2005Pratuang EmjaroenFine art
2005Tawee RujaneekornFine art
2005Chalard SongsermPerforming art
2005Wichian KhamcharoenPerforming artDied in 2016; a.k.a Lop Burirat[5]
2005Suphachai JansuwanPerforming art
2005Manop YaranaPerforming art
2005Samran KerdponPerforming art[2]
2006Manee PayomyongLiterature
2006Rawee PawilaiLiterature
2006Kiettisak ChanonnartVisual art
2006Nonthiwan ChantanaphalinVisual art
2006Decha BoonkhamApplied art
2006Somthavil UrassayananApplied art
2006Kiettipong KanchanapheePerforming art (international music)
2006Kalong PeunghongkhamPerforming art (Thai music)
2006Suchart SubsinPerforming art (Thai dance)[3]
2007Decha WarachunVisual art
2007Yanyong OlarachinVisual art
2007Kritsada Arunwong na AyutthayaVisual art
2007Charn BuabangsornPerforming art (Thai music)
2007Nakarin ChathongPerforming art
2007Kovit AnakechaiLiterature
2008Adul JantrasakLiterature
2008Ithipol ThangchalokFine arts
2008Thanadsri SawadiwatPerforming arts
2008Sorapong ChatreePerforming arts
2008Prasit PinkaewPerforming arts
2008Viraphan VoklangPerforming arts
2008Siri WitchawetPerforming arts[6]
2009Preecha ThaothongVisual arts (painting)
2009Ong-art SatraphanVisual arts (contemporary architecture)
2009Penphan SithitraiVisual arts (carving)
2009Woranan ChatchawaltipakornVisual arts (photography)
2009Seksan PrasertkulLiterature
2009Jatuporn RattanawarahaPerforming arts (dramatic arts – khon)
2009Uthai Kaewla-iadPerforming arts (Thai music)
2009Manthana MorakulPerforming arts (Thai music – singing)
2009Prayong ChuenyenPerforming arts (Thai music – composition)[7]

2010s

Year Name Discipline Notes
2010Thongchai RakpathumVisual arts (painting)
2010Phao SuwansaksriVisual arts (Thai architecture)
2010Pranom TapangVisual arts (traditional weaving)
2010Sombat PlainoiLiterature (short story)
2010Surachai ChantimatornLiterature (short story, non-fiction, poetry)
2010Kuan TuanyokPerforming arts (Thai music)
2010Choochart PitaksakornPerforming arts (international music)
2010Pissamai VilaisakPerforming arts (movie and drama)
2010Suprawat PattamasootPerforming arts (movie and drama director and performer)[8]
2011Chaloemchai KhositphiphatVisual arts (painting)
2011Mathar BunnagApplied arts (architecture)
2011Tongreung EamaotVisual arts (sculpture)
2011Ratna PhuangprayongPerforming arts (Thai dance)
2011Nakhon ThanomsapPerforming arts (international and Thai music)
2011Setha SirichayaPerforming arts (international and Thai music)
2011Sodsai PantoomkomolPerforming arts (drama)
2011Prabhassorn SevikulLiterature
2011Suchart SawasdsriLiterature
2012Thatsani Khun ThongPerforming arts (Thai music and dance)
2012Khlaonoi RotchanamethakunPerforming arts (Film and drama)
2012Phan Tho WichitPerforming arts (international music)
2012Sano LuangsunthonPerforming arts (Thai music)
2012Manat PitisanPerforming arts (international music)
2012Somsuan PhromsawangPerforming arts (Thai music)
2012Dokdin KanyamarnPerforming arts (film)
2012Buason ThanombunPerforming arts (Thai music and dance)
2012Makut AraruediLiterature
2012Wimon SiriphaibunLiterature
2012Nongchanai ParinyathawatLiterature
2012Aree SuttiphanVisual arts (painting)
2012Wichok MukdamniVisual arts (mixed media)
2012Satsatrachan KhemratVisual arts (sculpture)
2013Chaloem MuangphraesiPerforming arts (Thai music)
2013Chalong Pakdeevijit [9]Performing arts (film & television - director & executive producer)[10]
2013Yuenyong OpakulPerforming arts (international and Thai music)
2013Nitya RakkaenPerforming arts (Thai music)
2013Charoen MalarotLiterature
2013Win LyovarinLiterature
2013Ramphaiphan SuwannasanLiterature
2013Thiraphon NiyomApplied arts (architecture)
2013Chuang MunphinitVisual arts (painting)
2014Patravadi MejudhonPerforming arts (drama)
2014Sa-ard PiempongsarnPerforming arts (film)
2014Pongsak ChantarukhaPerforming arts (Thai music)
2014Sirichaichan FakjamroonPerforming arts (Thai music)
2014Dusadee Banomyong BoontasanakulPerforming arts (international music)
2014Narong JanpoomPerforming arts (puppetry)
2014Panya VijinthanasarnVisual arts (sculpture)
2014Chavalit SermprungsumVisual arts (painting)
2014Chamaiporn BangkombangLiterature
2014Nit HincheeranantApplied arts (architecture)
2014Charoon AngsavanontApplied arts (interior design)
2014Boonchuey HiranwitApplied arts (silversmithing)

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