Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the funeral rites of Narong Wongsawan the legendary and beloved National Artist at the San Ku Lek Cemetery in Chiang Mai on January 18.
Amornphan Nimanant Governor of Chiang Mai along with a contingent of civil servants and members of the public, were on hand to receive her as she arrived to preside over the royally sponsored funeral ceremonies.
Narong Wongsawan was born on May 20, 1914 in Chai Nat province and after completing his studies worked as a journalist for various newspapers writing columns and reviews. He was also a respected screenwriter.
As ‘Rong’ Wongsawan, his nom de plume, he wrote many short stories. His style of writing was unique and he usually told stories of his own life experiences. He used old fashioned words to tell modern stories.
He was named National Artist in 1995 for his contribution to the furthering of knowledge and preservation of Thai literature.
He died on March 15, 2009 at the age of 77 in Chiang Mai.
source: http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/current/news.shtml#hd1
