About Rawi Bhavilai
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91). Rawi Bhavilai was a Thai writer, astronomer and docent.
Rawi Bhavilai (, ; also spelled Rawee Pawilai; 17 October 1925 – 17 March 2017) was a Thai astronomer, writer and translator. He served as a professor at the Physics Department of the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, and was known for his writings on astronomy as well as philosophy and religion. He was a fellow of the Royal Society of Thailand, and was named National Artist in literature in 2006.
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Who was Rawi Bhavilai?
Thai astronomer and writer
When was Rawi Bhavilai born?
Rawi Bhavilai was born on 17 October 1925.
When did Rawi Bhavilai die?
Rawi Bhavilai died on 17 March 2017.
What was Rawi Bhavilai's occupation?
Rawi Bhavilai was a writer, astronomer and docent.
What nationality was Rawi Bhavilai?
Rawi Bhavilai was Thai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rawi Bhavilai. https://biography.guide/rawi-bhavilai/
MLA: "Rawi Bhavilai." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rawi-bhavilai/.
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