SUCHART SUBSIN
Probably the most famous shadow puppeteer in Thailand is Suchart Subsin. He was born at Ban Sakaew in the Thasala district of Nakhon Si Thammarat and he has helped to put Nakhon on the map for foreign tourists interested in puppetry. As a young boy Subsin observed artisans drawing Thai designs at the Sakaew Monastery at his school and he was eventually sent to study drawing and puppetry under Mr Tong Nukhao.
By the time he turned 14, Subsin had already become a professional shadow puppet play artist and his talent has been acknowledged ever since allowing him in 1985 to perform for the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Ratchantvesha Palace. Subsin (see image below) has continued his involvement in the shadow puppet industry in Thailand, and has taught a number of students including his own children students this rare and unique art form.