{"id":11863,"date":"2024-09-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=11863"},"modified":"2024-09-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T00:00:00","slug":"five-books-by-thai-authors-to-celebrate-international-read-a-book-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2024\/09\/06\/five-books-by-thai-authors-to-celebrate-international-read-a-book-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Books by Influential Thai Authors to Celebrate International Read a Book Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Koktail has handpicked these five must-read books by Thai authors, translated into English, for you to celebrate International Read a Book Day.<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amid the symphony of global literature, Thai voices often play a subtle tune, easily drowned out by the booming volumes of Western works. But within the pages of Thai novels, translated into English, you can discover a window into the country&#8217;s culture, society and politics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-20a6c2c0-7fff-5d2d-ebc0-615aafae6db4\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Read a Book Day on September 6 is your perfect opportunity to celebrate Thailand&#8217;s literary scene. We&rsquo;ve handpicked five brilliant books&mdash;consider them your ticket to another world.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\/5 Si Phaendin (Four Reigns) by Kukrit Pramoj<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-29e9a695-7fff-54ca-7a2d-e9f92922e921\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">First up, we&rsquo;ve got &ldquo;Si Phaendin&rdquo; (Four Reigns) by Kukrit Pramoj, a fundamental work in Thai literature. This historical epic follows the life of Phloi, a girl from a noble family who grows up within the royal court, spanning the reigns of kings Rama V to Rama VIII (1868&ndash;1946). Through Phloi&rsquo;s eyes, readers witness the dramatic social and political changes leading to and following the 1932 abolition of absolute monarchy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2eea32a165dcff967341d27d96b93936.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-fa255e8c-7fff-8b5c-5b5f-656cdede56c0\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This novel stands as a nostalgic tribute to the monarchy and aristocracy, offering a romanticised view of what it perceives as the &ldquo;glory days&rdquo; of Thailand. It&#8217;s one of the most influential Thai novels, considered a classic and described by Encyclopaedia Britannica as likely &ldquo;the best-selling Thai novel of all time&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\/5 Kwam-Sook-Kong-Kati (The Happiness of Kati) by Ngarmpun Vejjajiva<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-54e6c188-7fff-dcd3-b0b3-e0af44e409bb\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Kwam-Sook-Kong-Kati&rdquo; (The Happiness of Kati) by Ngarmpun Vejjajiva is a short novel about a nine-year-old girl named Kati, who is coming to terms with her mother&rsquo;s impending death from ASL (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis). Unable to take care of her, Kati&#8217;s mother leaves her in the care of her grandparents, who raise her in a small, cosy house by a canal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/f5dc5cc82b9e0926845d5c9ea7318da5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-1cd3b69d-7fff-101c-4d24-89eec84e734b\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The novel is praised for its emotional depth, cultural authenticity and universal themes of love and loss. What makes Kwam-Sook-Kong-Kati particularly compelling is its simplicity. In a world often saturated with complex narratives and intricate plots, this novel reminds us that sometimes, the most impactful stories are the simplest ones. It&rsquo;s the kind of book that makes you appreciate the quiet moments, and maybe even shed a tear or two (don&rsquo;t worry, we won&rsquo;t tell).<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\/5 Khang Lang Phap (Behind the Painting) by Siburapha<\/h1>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">For something a bit more dramatic, try &ldquo;Khang Lang Phap&rdquo; (Behind the Painting) by Siburapha, the pen name of Kulap Saipradit. It&#8217;s one of the most important works in Thai literature and has been adapted multiple times into films, television dramas and stage plays.<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-79d32c0d-7fff-8224-edfd-2d013bce71d4\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Set in the early 20th century, the novel tells the story of Nopphon, a young Thai man studying in Japan, who falls in love with Mom Ratchawong Kirati, a beautiful and elegant older woman married to a Thai nobleman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a7d2a84267410f6e21fc6befbf358abd.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-93f68612-7fff-015a-a480-0513389d213f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the age difference and Kirati&#8217;s marital status, Nopphon&#8217;s love for her grows deep. The novel explores the emotional struggle and unspoken love between them, highlighting the societal pressures and personal sacrifices that keep them apart. The novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its exploration of complex emotions and human relationships, making it a beloved and timeless work in Thai literature that is often studied in schools.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4\/5 Wela Nai Kuad Kaew (The Time in the Bottle) by Prapassorn Sevikul<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-ea034aa9-7fff-a044-d6b2-c7f5eaccc580\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, let&rsquo;s talk about teenage angst&mdash;Thai style. &ldquo;Wela Nai Kuad Kaew&rdquo; (The Time in the Bottle) by Prapassorn Sevikul takes us into the messy, emotional world of adolescence. This novel explores the lives and challenges faced by Thai teenagers, touching on themes of family, love, education, society and politics. First published as a pocketbook in 1985, the novel provides a realistic portrayal of society and human life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/4650c03b44e49c81e7aea31c58e3081c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-94382081-7fff-d78b-c198-ac1792511fd8\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prapassorn writes with a touch of moral wisdom that feels more like a chat with a wise friend than a lecture. It&rsquo;s the perfect read for when you want something real, thoughtful and just a little bit nostalgic.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5\/5 Wela (Time) by Chart Korbjitti<\/h1>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last but not least, we have &ldquo;Wela&rdquo; (Time) by Chart Korbjitti. This one&rsquo;s for the patient reader who loves a slow burn.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story follows a film director who&rsquo;s lost his family because he couldn&rsquo;t tear himself away from his work. One day, he stumbles into students presenting a play about the lives of elderly people in a nursing home. Sounds dull? That&rsquo;s the point. The novel is outstanding in its storytelling approach, as it places the reader in the shoes of the film director watching the play.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chart&rsquo;s novel is intentionally slow moving and without much action, but in that wonderful way that makes you think about the big stuff&mdash;life, time and what we do with both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/4258c192de5c60c96ea278952b0710e7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-ea008f5f-7fff-6d6b-3a53-4ed1c9d8927d\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&rsquo;re curious about why they were chosen, give it a read&mdash;you might find your answer on this International Read a Book Day.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koktail has handpicked these five must-read books by Thai authors, translated into English, for you to celebrate International Read a Book Day. 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