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'The Rich Woman' A short story by Kukrit Pramoj

By Tino Kuis
Posted in The Culture, Literature
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February 10 2022

'The rich woman' is a short story by Kukrit Pramoj from the short story collection 'A number of lives' (1954). MR Kukrit Pramoj (1911-1995) is one of the most famous Thai intellectuals. He was Prime Minister of Thailand in 1975-76, ran a newspaper (Sayǎam Rath), starred in the movie The Ugly American, and promoted the Thai dance called khǒon. But he is most famous for his writing.

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'Thus are the High Lords' a short story by Kukrit Pramoj

By Eric Kuijpers
Posted in The Culture, Short stories
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4 September 2021

How arrogant can a civil servant be if he considers himself a benefit to humanity? 

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The Daughter, a short story by Kukrit Pramoj

By Tino Kuis
Posted in The Culture, Society, Folktales
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July 19, 2019

This short story by MR Kukrit Pramoj describes the tragic life of daughter Lamom which ends dramatically. How the relationship between mother and daughter doesn't always have to be based on love, tenderness and understanding. Not even in Thailand.

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The novel 'Four Kings' by MR Kukrit Pramoj, a short review

By Tino Kuis
Posted in Background, The Culture, History, Literature
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July 21, 2018

'Four Kings' by Kukrit Pramoj is perhaps the most famous novel in Thailand. Almost everyone has heard about it, many read the book or watched the beautiful film series about Mae Phloi's life.

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