About Luang Saranupraphan
Lived 1896 – 1954 (aged 57). Luang Saranupraphan was a Thai writer.
Luang Saranupraphan (Nuan Pachinphayak) (; 24 August 1896 – 14 June 1954) was a Thai writer. He is most known for writing the lyrics of the Thai National Anthem.
Saranupraphan edited the journals Sena sueksa lae phae witthayasat ("Military studies and the spread of science") and Saranukun. His most important novels are Phrae Dam ("Black Satin") and Na Phi ("The Ghost Face").
In 1939, when the name of the country was changed from Siam to Thailand, a competition was launched to create new lyrics, with those by Luang Saranupraphan winning.
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Who was Luang Saranupraphan?
Thai nobleman
When was Luang Saranupraphan born?
Luang Saranupraphan was born on 24 August 1896.
When did Luang Saranupraphan die?
Luang Saranupraphan died on 14 June 1954.
What was Luang Saranupraphan's occupation?
Luang Saranupraphan was a writer.
What nationality was Luang Saranupraphan?
Luang Saranupraphan was Thai.
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· Wikipedia: Luang Saranupraphan
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luang Saranupraphan. https://biography.guide/luang-saranupraphan/
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