38.4 C
Bangkok
Monday, April 29, 2024

National artist Sor Plainoi dies at 93

National artist Sor Plainoi, whose real name is Sombat Plainoi, has died of complications from Covid-19. (Photo: Department of Cultural Promotion)

Sombat Plainoi, a national artist and writer, has died due to complications from Covid-19 at the age of 93.

Chai Nakhonchai, director-general of the Department of Cultural Promotion, on Wednesday said Sombat, better known by his pen name Sor Plainoi, succumbed to the disease after spending three days at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital.

A cremation ceremony will be held on Thursday at noon…

Read more…

Latest Articles