Chart Korbjitti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chart Korbjitti
ชาติ กอบจิตติ |
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| Born | 25 June 1954 Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Thai |
Chart Korbjitti (born June 25, 1954) is a famous Thai writer. He is known for his powerful stories and novels.
He became well-known in 1981 when his novel Khamphiphaksa (which means The Judgment) was published. This book was named Book of the Year by Thailand's Literature Council. It also won him the important S.E.A. Write Award. He won this award again in 1994 for his book Wela (meaning Time). In 2004, he was honored as a National Artist in Literature. This is a very special award for artists in Thailand. He also received the first-ever Silpathorn Award for modern Thai artists.
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About Chart Korbjitti
Chart Korbjitti was born in the Khlong Sunak Hon area. This is in Samut Sakhon province in Thailand.
Early Writing Life
When he was just 15 years old, in 1969, Chart published his first short story. It was called Nak Rian Nak Leng. This story appeared in a school magazine at Wat Pathum Khong Kha School.
Later, in 1979, his short story Phu Phae won an award. It was the Cho Karaket short story award from Lok Nangsue magazine.
Chart decided to become a full-time writer. He once said that he chose this path for his whole life. He has dedicated himself completely to writing.
His Own Publishing House
Chart Korbjitti also started his own publishing company. It is called Samnakphim Hon, which means "Howling Books." This company publishes all of his written works.
His Books
Chart Korbjitti has written many books. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Thang Chana (1979): This was a novella, which is a story shorter than a novel.
- Chon Trok (1980): Another novella, later published in English as No Way Out in 2003.
- Khamphiphaksa (1981): This is a famous novel. It was translated into English as The Judgment in 1995.
- Rueang Thamada (1983): A novella, later known in English as An Ordinary Story in 2010.
- Mit Pracham Tua (1984): This is a collection of his short stories.
- Ma Nao Loi Nam (1987): A novella.
- Phan Ma Ba (1988): A novel, published in English as Mad Dogs & Co. in 2002.
- Nakhon Mai Pen Rai (1989): Another collection of his short stories.
- Wela (1993): This novel won him his second S.E.A. Write Award. It was translated into English as Time in 2000.
- Banthuek: Banthuek Rueang Rao Rai Sara Khong Chiwit (1996): This book is a collection of essays.
- Raingan Thueng Phanathan Nayok Ratthamontri (1996): A novella.
- Lom Long (2000): This was a screenplay, written for a movie.
- Ple Yuan Tai Ton Nun (2003): A collection of articles he wrote for Si San magazine.
- Borikan Rap Nuat Na (2005): His third collection of short stories.
- Lorm Wong Khui (2008): More articles from Si San magazine.
Movies from His Books
One of Chart Korbjitti's novels was made into a movie.
- His book Khamphiphaksa became a Thai film called Ai-Fak in 2004.
