Four Reigns
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| Author | Kukrit Pramoj |
|---|---|
| Original title | สี่แผ่นดิน |
| Translator | Tulachandra |
| Language | Thai |
Publication date | 1953 |
| Publication place | Thailand |
Published in English | 1981 |
Four Reigns (Thai: สี่แผ่นดิน, Si Phaendin) is a Thai historical novel by Kukrit Pramoj. First serialized in the Siam Rath newspaper from 1951 to 1952 and published in book form in 1953, the novel follows the life of Phloi (พลอย), a girl from a noble family who is brought to live in the royal court. As she grows up and lives her life through the reigns of kings Rama V to Rama VIII (1868–1946), she witnesses the social and political changes in the country leading to and following the abolishment of absolute monarchy in 1932. It is one of the most influential Thai novels, widely regarded as a classic[1] and described by the Encyclopaedia Britannica as "probably the best-selling Thai novel of all time."[2] Four Reigns offers a nostalgic view on the monarchy and aristocracy, contrasting what it paints as former glory days to the struggles Phloi faces following the political upheaval.[3]
Main Character
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Ploy version character
Ploy's child character
Characters of Ploy's parents
Adaptation
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TV Series
[edit | edit source]Si Phaendin used to be made into a television drama five times as follows:
Original soundtracks
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[edit | edit source]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "See Pan Din" (Thai: สี่แผ่นดิน) | Wirach U-Thaworn | Wirach U-Thaworn | Prim Preechasatit | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 00:00 | ||||
2003
[edit | edit source]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lao Kum Hom" (Thai: ลาวคำหอม) | Pen Payongying | Prayaprasanduriyasup (Plak Prasansup) | Duangporn Pongphasuk | 5:51 |
| Total length: | 00:00 | ||||
References
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- Thai novels
- Novels set in Thailand
- 1953 novels
- Works by Kukrit Pramoj
- History of Thailand in fiction
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