Angkarn Kalayanapong

His father was a sub-district headman (kamnan). He was admitted to study painting at the art-specialised Silpakorn University where he was taught, amongst others, by Silpa Bhirasri. In the 1950s, he became a professional writer. He deviated from the traditional schemes and rules of Thai poetry, which initially drew him criticism. Angkarn won the S.E.A. Write Award in 1986 and was named National Artist of Thailand in the field of literature in 1989. Next to his poetic works, Angkarn was noted for his drawings and paintings. Angkarn was married and had one son and two daughters. In 2006, he supported the People's Alliance for Democracy ("Yellow Shirts") in their protests against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. After suffering from a long-term heart disease and diabetes, Angkarn died at the age of 86 in Samitivej Hospital, Bangkok.

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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Institutional cataloguing adds that angkarn Kalayanapong is recorded with the occupation painter. It is also recorded that angkarn Kalayanapong is recorded with the occupation poet. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded as a citizen of Thailand. Recorded with the gender male. The same evidence establishes that angkarn Kalayanapong was born on 13 February 1926. Kalayanapong died on 25 August 2012.