# National Artist (Thailand)

The National Artist (Thai: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ, RTGS: Sinlapin Haeng Chat, IPA:) 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).
Since 1985, the honors have been presented on 24 February, "National Artist Day", in Thailand. The date was chosen because it is the birthdate 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 25,000 baht monthly for life unless the award is retracted. They are also entitled to health insurance, emergency payments, funeral costs, and a stipend of 150,000 baht for writing a biography or autobiography.
The pieces of work perceived of being on the highest level are exhibited in the Supreme Artist Hall.

## List of Thailand national artists
### 1980s

| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 1985 | Kukrit Pramoj | Literature |
| 1985 | Montri Tramote | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1985 | Paew Snitwongseni | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1985 | Fua Haripitak | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Kanha Khiangsiri | Literature |
| 1986 | Ob Chiyavasu | Literature |
| 1986 | Kan Thonglaw | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1986 | Chalerm Buatang | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1986 | Chusri Sakunkaew | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1986 | Tuam Prasidhikul | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1986 | Tongmak Chandulue | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1986 | Thonglaw Tamleytong | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1986 | Plueng Chairasami | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1986 | Puangroi Abhaiwongsa | Performing art (International music) |
| 1986 | Paitoon Kittiwan | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1986 | Rongpakdee Jarujarana | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1986 | Kumma Saeng-ngarm | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Paitoon Muangsomboon | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Prasong Patamanuj | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Saengda Bannasit | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Heng Sopapong | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1986 | Sompop Pirom | Applied art |
| 1987 | Pin Malakul | Literature |
| 1987 | Charoenchai Sundaravadin | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1987 | Chaloey Sukavanis | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1987 | Chin Silapabanleng | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1987 | Chailanka Kruasen | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1987 | Yok Choobua | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 1987 | Vichit Kounavudhi | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1987 | Chit Rianpracha | Visual art |
| 1987 | Payom Sinawat | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1987 | Mod Wongsawad | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1987 | Mitrarun Kasemsri | Visual art, Applied art |
| 1988 | Sukanya Cholasuek | Literature |
| 1988 | Kree Worasarin | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1988 | Jamriang Budpradub | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1988 | Seri Wangnaitham | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1988 | Prasidhi Thavorn | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1988 | Boonyong Katekong | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1988 | Samarn Karnjanaphalin | Performing art (International music) |
| 1988 | Sa-nga Arampir | Performing art (International music) |
| 1988 | Wangdee Nima | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1988 | Chalerm Nakeerak | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1988 | Poon Kesjamras | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1988 | Piman Moonpramook | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1989 | Angkarn Kalayanapong | Literature |
| 1989 | Yat Changthong | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1989 | Pravet Kumut | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1989 | Prasit Phayomyong | Performing art (International music) |
| 1989 | Sherry Savettanan | Performing art (International music) |
| 1989 | Chin Oramut | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1989 | Sanit Ditthapan | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1989 | Praves Limparangsri | Visual art, Applied art |

### 1990s

| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 1990 | Sakchai Bumrungpong | Literature |
| 1990 | Buaphan Chansri | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1990 | Somchai Asanachinda | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1990 | Suthep Wongkamhaeng | Performing art (International music) |
| 1990 | Suwannee Chalanukhro | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1990 | Tavee Nanthakwang | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1991 | Suwat Woradilok | Literature |
| 1991 | Ajin Panjapan | Literature |
| 1991 | Sawasdi Tantisuk | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1991 | Ken Dalau | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1991 | Boonyang Katekong | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1991 | Payong Mukda | Performing art (International music) |
| 1991 | Pensri Poomchoosri | Performing art (International music) |
| 1992 | Khamsing Srinawk | Literature |
| 1992 | Songchart Chuensiri | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1992 | Tuen Patayakul | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1992 | Manratana Srigranont | Performing art (International music) |
| 1992 | Pongsri Woranuch | Performing art (International music) |
| 1992 | Juliam Gingthong | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1992 | Kam Gawai | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1992 | Prayoon Uluchata | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1993 | Prakhin Xumsai Na Ayudhya | Literature |
| 1993 | Naowarat Pongpaiboon | Literature |
| 1993 | Jamnian Srithaipan | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1993 | Chalee Intharawijit | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1993 | Sudchit Anantakul | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1993 | Khader Verdeng | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1993 | Chaweewan Phanthu | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1993 | Pinit Suwanaboon | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1993 | Usni Pramoj | Performing art (International music) |
| 1993 | Prayoon Yomyiem | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1993 | Pinyo Suwankiri | Visual art, Applied art |
| 1994 | Usni Pramoj | Performing art (International music) |
| 1994 | Prayoon Yomyiam | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1994 | Pinyo Suwankiri | Visual art, Applied art |
| 1995 | Rong Wongsawan | Literature |
| 1995 | Thaweep Voradiloke | Literature |
| 1995 | Khamphai Nuping | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1995 | Jang Klayseethong | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1995 | Pruang Chuenprayoth | Performing art (International music) |
| 1995 | Somsian Phantong | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1995 | Soi Damjam | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1995 | Sawong Supsamruay | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1995 | Amnuey Neramit | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1995 | Chitt Chongmankhong | Fine art, Visual art |
| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 1996 | Srifa Mahawan | Literature |
| 1996 | Anusorn Mongkolkarn | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1996 | Somkuan Krachangsart | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1996 | Ruangthong Thongluntom | Performing art (International music) |
| 1996 | Kliew Setkit | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1996 | Boonlert Nartpinit | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1996 | Sakorn Yang-keawsot | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1996 | Chansom Saithara | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1996 | Yai Wisetpolklang | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1996 | Chumraung Vichienket | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1997 | Chatchai Visessuwanpoom | Literature |
| 1997 | Sompong Pongmitr | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1997 | Malaiwal Boonyaratawej | Performing art (International music) |
| 1997 | Pinit Chaisuwan | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1997 | Surapol Tonawanik | Performing art (International music) |
| 1997 | Thongbai Ruangnont | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1997 | Waiphot Phetsuphan | Performing art (International music) |
| 1997 | Boonpeng Phaiphiewchai | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1997 | Im Chitphakdee | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1997 | Kamol Tasananchalee | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1998 | Vasit Dejkunjorn | Literature |
| 1998 | Churee Osiri | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1998 | Bencharong Thanakoset | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1998 | Prasidh Silpabanleng | Performing art (International music) |
| 1998 | Siriwat Ditsayanand | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1998 | Chaichana Boonnachot | Performing art (International music) |
| 1998 | Charin Nandanagara | Performing art (International music) |
| 1998 | Piyaphan Snitwongse | Performing art (International music) |
| 1998 | Khraukaew Na Chiang Mai | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1998 | Chalood Nimsamer | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1998 | Prayat Pongdam | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1998 | Arvuth Ngernchuglin | Visual art |
| 1998 | Sumet Jumsai na Ayudhya | Applied art |
| 1999 | Supa Sirisingh | Literature |
| 1999 | Thae Prakas-vudhisarn | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1999 | Marasi Isranggura Na Ayutthaya | Performing art (Movie and drama) |
| 1999 | Cheu Dontriros | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 1999 | Somphan Chotana | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1999 | Samphan Phan-manee | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 1999 | Somnuke Thongma | Performing art (International music) |
| 1999 | Chin Faithes | Performing art (International music) |
| 1999 | Manit Phu-Aree | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1999 | Damrong Wongse-Upparaj | Fine art, Visual art |
| 1999 | Inson Wongsam | Fine art, Visual art |

### 2000s

| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 2000 | Ussiri Dhammachote | Literature |
| 2000 | Mongkol Seangsawang | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2000 | Chakrabhand Posayakrit | Fine arts |
| 2000 | Ruetai Jaijongrak | Applied arts |
| 2001 | Kumpoon Boontawee | Literature |
| 2001 | Chatrichalerm Yukol | Performing arts (Movie and drama) |
| 2001 | Thawan Duchanee | Fine arts |
| 2001 | Pradith Yuvapukka | Visual arts, Applied arts |
| 2002 | Sujit Wongthes | Literature |
| 2002 | Chiras Ardnarong | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2002 | Prakit Buabusaya | Fine arts, Visual arts |
| 2002 | Nithi Sathapitanon | Applied arts |
| 2003 | Karuna Kusiralai | Literature |
| 2003 | Prom Bunrit | Performing arts (Thai dance) |
| 2003 | Pichai Niran | Fine arts, Visual art |
| 2003 | Wanida Puangsunthorn | Visual arts, Applied art |
| 2004 | Vinita Diteeyont | Literature |
| 2004 | Chart Korbjitti | Literature |
| 2004 | Rakop Pothiwes | Performing arts (Thai dance) |
| 2004 | Chintana Palkawong na Ayudhya | Performing arts (International music) |
| 2004 | Pairat Sungwaributr | Performing arts (Movie and drama) |
| 2004 | Piboon Musikpodok | Fine arts, Visual art |
| 2004 | Sant Sarakornborirak | Fine arts, Visual art |
| 2004 | Jullatat Kitibud | Visual arts, Applied art |
| 2005 | Prayom Songthong | Literature |
| 2005 | Sathaporn Srisatjang | Literature |
| 2005 | Pratuang Emjaroen | Fine arts |
| 2005 | Tawee Rujaneekorn | Fine arts |
| 2005 | Chalard Songserm | Performing art |
| 2005 | Wichian Khamcharoen a.k.a. Lop Burirat | Performing arts |
| 2005 | Suphachai Jansuwan | Performing arts |
| 2005 | Manop Yarana | Performing arts |
| 2005 | Samran Kerdpon | Performing arts |
| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 2006 | Manee Payomyong | Literature |
| 2006 | Rawi Bhavilai | Literature |
| 2006 | Kiettisak Chanonnart | Visual arts |
| 2006 | Nonthiwan Chantanaphalin | Visual arts |
| 2006 | Decha Boonkham | Applied arts |
| 2006 | Somthavil Urassayanan | Applied arts |
| 2006 | Kiettipong Kanchanaphee | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2006 | Kalong Peunghongkham | Performing art (Thai music) |
| 2006 | Suchart Subsin | Performing art (Thai dance) |
| 2007 | Decha Warachun | Visual arts |
| 2007 | Yanyong Olarachin | Visual arts |
| 2007 | Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya | Visual arts |
| 2007 | Charn Buabangsorn | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2007 | Nakarin Chathong | Performing arts |
| 2007 | Kovit Anakechai | Literature |
| 2008 | Adul Jantrasak | Literature |
| 2008 | Ithipol Thangchalok | Fine arts |
| 2008 | Thanadsri Svastivatana | Performing arts |
| 2008 | Sorapong Chatree | Performing arts |
| 2008 | Prasit Pinkaew | Performing arts |
| 2008 | Viraphan Voklang | Performing arts |
| 2008 | Siri Witchawet | Performing arts |
| 2009 | Preecha Thaothong | Visual arts (painting) |
| 2009 | Ong-ard Satrabhandhu | Visual arts (contemporary architecture) |
| 2009 | Penpan Sittitrai | Visual arts (carving) |
| 2009 | Woranan Chatchawaltipakorn | Visual arts (photography) |
| 2009 | Seksan Prasertkul | Literature |
| 2009 | Jatuporn Rattanawaraha | Performing arts (dramatic arts – khon) |
| 2009 | Uthai Kaewla-iad | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2009 | Manthana Morakul | Performing arts (Thai music – singing) |
| 2009 | Prayong Chuenyen | Performing arts (Thai music – composition) |

### 2010s

| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 2010 | Thongchai Rakpathum | Visual arts (painting) |
| 2010 | Phao Suwansaksri | Visual arts (Thai architecture) |
| 2010 | Pranom Tapang | Visual arts (traditional weaving) |
| 2010 | Sombat Plainoi | Literature (short story) |
| 2010 | Surachai Chantimatorn | Literature (short story, non-fiction, poetry) |
| 2010 | Kuan Tuanyok | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2010 | Choochart Pitaksakorn | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2010 | Pissamai Vilaisak | Performing arts (movie and drama) |
| 2010 | Suprawat Pattamasoot | Performing arts (movie and drama director and performer) |
| 2011 | Chalermchai Kositpipat | Visual arts (painting) |
| 2011 | Mathar Bunnag | Applied arts (architecture) |
| 2011 | Tongreung Eamaot | Visual arts (sculpture) |
| 2011 | Ratna Phuangprayong | Performing arts (Thai dance) |
| 2011 | Nakhon Thanomsap | Performing arts (international and Thai music) |
| 2011 | Setha Sirichaya | Performing arts (international and Thai music) |
| 2011 | Sodsai Pantoomkomol | Performing arts (drama) |
| 2011 | Prabhassorn Sevikul | Literature |
| 2011 | Suchart Sawasdsri | Literature |
| 2012 | Thatsani Khun Thong | Performing arts (Thai music and dance) |
| 2012 | Khlaonoi Rotchanamethakun | Performing arts (Film and drama) |
| 2012 | Phan Tho Wichit | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2012 | Sano Luangsunthon | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2012 | Manat Pitisan | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2012 | Somsuan Phromsawang | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2012 | Dokdin Kanyamarn | Performing arts (film) |
| 2012 | Buason Thanombun | Performing arts (Thai music and dance) |
| 2012 | Makut Araruedi | Literature |
| 2012 | Wimon Siriphaibun | Literature |
| 2012 | Nongchanai Prinyathawat | Literature |
| 2012 | Aree Suttiphan | Visual arts (painting) |
| Year | Name | Discipline |
| 2012 | Wichok Mukdamni | Visual arts (mixed media) |
| 2012 | Satsatrachan Khemrat | Visual arts (sculpture) |
| 2013 | Chaloem Muangphraesi | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2013 | Chalong Pakdeevijit | Performing arts (film & television - director & executive producer) |
| 2013 | Yuenyong Opakul | Performing arts (international and Thai music) |
| 2013 | Nitya Rakkaen | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2013 | Charoen Malarot | Literature |
| 2013 | Win Lyovarin | Literature |
| 2013 | Ramphaiphan Suwannasan | Literature |
| 2013 | Thiraphon Niyom | Applied arts (architecture) |
| 2013 | Chuang Munphinit | Visual arts (painting) |
| 2014 | Patravadi Meechuton | Performing arts (drama) |
| 2014 | Sa-Ard Piempongsan | Performing arts (film) |
| 2014 | Pongsak Chantaruka | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2014 | Sirichaichan Fakjamroon | Performing arts (Thai music) |
| 2014 | Dusadee Boonthasanakul | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2014 | Narong Chanphum | Performing arts (puppetry) |
| 2014 | Panya Vijinthanasarn | Visual arts (sculpture) |
| 2014 | Chavalit Soemprungsuk | Visual arts (painting) |
| 2014 | Chamaiporn Bangkombang | Literature |
| 2014 | Nij Hincheeranan | Applied arts (architecture) |
| 2014 | Charun Angsavanond | Applied arts (interior design) |
| 2014 | Boonchuay Hiranwit | Applied arts (silversmithing) |
| 2015 | | |
| 2016 | Sombat Metanee | Performing arts (film) |
| 2016 | Thanis Sriklindee | Performing arts (international music) |
| 2017 | | |
| 2018 | Petchara Chaowarat | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Wiroj Weerawattananon | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Kan Chaowapong | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Sukhon Pornpiroon | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Prapas Cholsaranon | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Somsuk Kanjaruk | Performing arts |
| 2018 | Shin Prasong | Visual arts |
| 2018 | Parin Tantisuk | Visual arts |
| 2018 | Kampun Srisai | Visual arts |
| 2018 | Kongsak Yutavesi | Visual arts |
| 2018 | Chamlong Fangcholjit | Literature |
| 2018 | Saneh Sangsuk | Literature |
| 2021 | Sala Khunnawut | Performing arts |
| 2022 | Thongchai McIntyre | Performing arts |
| 2022 | Somtow Sucharitkul | Performing arts |