Thommayanti

Thommayanti ( _th. ทมยันตี, also Tamayanti) is the pen name of Khun Ying Wimol Siripaiboon ( _th. คุณหญิงวิมล ศิริไพบูลย์ ), born July 10, 1937, a Thai novelist.

Among her works is the historical fantasy romance novel, "Tawipob", about a woman who time travels from the 20th century to Rama V-era Siam. The story was first adapted as a film by Cherd Songsri in 1990, and has since been adapted into a stage play, a musical, a television series and a 2004 film ("Siam Renaissance").

Another of Thommayanti's works is "Koo Kam", about the romance of a Thai woman and a Japanese soldier during World War II in Thailand. It has been adapted into a film "Sunset at Chaophraya", a stage musical and a television series. Another of her famous works is "Dung Duang Haruta".

Wimol was granted the royal title "Khun Ying" in 2005. [ [http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t33527.html Thailand Forum > 15 Women Become 'Khunying' ] ]

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* [http://www.bookfinder.com/author/thommayanti/ Thommayanti] at BookFinder.com
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1552211/ Tamayanti] at the Internet Movie Database
* [http://www.nabaanwannagum.com/viewnews.php?nid=33 'ทมยันตี' พบ 20 นักเขียน 'โครงการถนนสู่ดวงดาว'] Th icon