Wimon Siriphaibun วิมล ศิริไพบูลย์ | |
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| Born | (1936-07-10)10 July 1936 Phra Nakhon, Siam |
| Died | 13 September 2021(2021-09-13) (aged 85) Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Thai |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Notable awards | 2012National Artist (Literature) |
Thommayanti (Thai:ทมยันตี) was thepen name of Thailand National ArtistKhun YingWimon Chiamcharoen (Thai:วิมล เจียมเจริญ; 10 July 1936 – 13 September 2021), néeWimon Siriphaibun (Thai:วิมล ศิริไพบูลย์, alsoWimol Siripaiboon). She was a Thainovelist and was alegislator several times in her career.
Among Thommayanti's works is the historical fantasy romance novel,Thawiphop (Thai:ทวิภพ), about a woman whotime travels from the 20th century toRama V-era Siam. The story was first adapted as a film byCherd Songsri in 1990, and has since been adapted as a stage play, a musical, a television series, and a 2004 film (Siam Renaissance).
Another of Thommayanti's works isKhu Kam (Thai:คู่กรรม), about the romance of a Thai woman and a Japanese soldier duringWorld War II in Thailand. It has been adapted into four films,Sunset at Chaophraya (in 1973, 1988,1996 and2013), a stage musical, and a television series. Among her famous works are the romantic love storyDang Duang Haruethai (Thai:ดั่งดวงหฤทัย) and the socially conscious & inspiring rags-to-riches talesSapan Dao (Thai:สะพานดาว).
Apart from her writing ability, she was a noted orator. On several occasions Wimon gave public speeches in favour of the military. During thecoup d'état in the6 October 1976 Massacre, Wimon played important role in the "housewife society", a group of wives of military generals. She also made public speeches against the students who agitated for democratic reform, saying that the students were destroying Thailand's good relationship with the United States.[1] In that event, students were mass murdered and Wimon was appointed by the junta that took control of the country as a legislator and member of the National Reform Council. Later in 1979, Wimon was elected as a senator.
In 1986, theSupreme Court of Justice found Wimon, while serving as a senator, guilty of having committedadultery with Group Captain Akhom Atthawetworawut (นาวาอากาศเอก อาคม อรรถเวทย์วรวุฒิ), an officer who was also a senator, after Police Major Siwit Chiamcharoen (พันตำรวจตรี ศรีวิทย์ เจียมเจริญ), her husband, fileddivorce proceedings and a claim for compensation.[2] After the Supreme Court's judgment, the Senate resolved to dismiss Wimon from senatorial office.[3]
In spite of the Supreme Court's conviction, KingBhumibol Adulyadej awarded Wimon the honorific titlesKhun Ying in 2005.[4]
In 2012, theMinistry of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand, through the Department of Cultural Promotion, honouredKhun Ying Wimon with the highest honour bestowed upon Thai artist by naming her "National Artist" (Literature) (Thai:ศิลปินแห่งชาติ).[5]
She died on 13 September 2021 when she was 85 years old at her private house, Lanna Devalai inChiang Mai Province.[6]
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