Charlie Inthawijit, national artist of 5 lands

        Charlie Inthawijit, formerly known as Sanga Inthawijit, was born on July 6, 1923 in Samut Sakhon Province. Graduated from Amnuay Silpa School and the Railway Engineering School.

        Famous works such as Praise Maharaja, Saen Saep, Tha Chalom, Thung Ruang Thong, Monrak Dok Kham Tai, Mae Klong, Ruean Phae, The Defendant Love. Performances such as Sawan Dum, Chom Jai Wiang Fah, Ai Pang, SRT. Directed a number of films such as Prasat Sai, King Kaew and Cupid Media, etc. Also got the National Film Award (Phra Surasawadee) Suphannahong Award, National Film Awards, and the Golden Gramophone Award.

        Recognized as a national performing arts (Lyrics Composer-Film Director) for the year 1993. He is the only person who has received 2 honors both for writing lyrics and directing movies.

        Charlie Inthawichit passed away of old age on May 5, 2021, aged 98.

Story and Illustration: Ratchanok Thongkhaokham