M.R. Kukrit was a prolific writer. His writings were numerous and various. He wrote in prose as well as poetry. He was a daily columnist for his own paper Siam Rath as well contributor to other newspaper and magazines for 30 years. His creative writings included short stories, novels, stage plays and poetry. His scholarly works on Thai as well as Asia cultures are used as reference in colleges and universities. He was well–known for his interpretation and presentation of Buddhism for modern audience, he himself having spent sometime in the monkhood. M.R. Kukrit was awarded the title of National artist in the field of literature by the national culture Commission in 1985.
M.R. Kukrit passed away in 1995 at the age of 84 .