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Renowned artist Chalermchai lays down his brushes

National artist Chalermchai Kositpitat, right, on his favourite big bike. (Photo from Fans of Archan Chalermchai Kositpipat Facebook account)

Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand’s most popular contemporary artists, has put down his tools and brushes for good in a low-profile decision known only to close friends until now.

“I’m done,” the 67-year-old artist told his fans in a video posted on their Facebook page on Thursday.

The Chiang Rai native quietly faded from the art scene two years ago but he had not publicly announced…

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