Mr Suchart Subsin, the Puppet Master
Suchart Subsin was born on July 2, 1938, in the Tha Sala District He finished his primary school and began studying and developing his interest in shadow puppets or nang thalung.
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He learned the process of making the puppets as as performing. At the age of 16, he used his knowledge and began the performance of the characters he had developed. Suchart soon became well known as a shadow puppet performer and maker, especially in the South.
He had as well many opportunities to travel abroad show his art and learn from other cultures. He has a professional skill in his art and is considered to be the best in Thailand. He has obtained many awards for his extraordinary abilities.
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In 1985, Mr. Subsin had the opportunity to perform for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Thaksin Ratchantvesha Palace. He was gratefully thanked many times by His Majesty the King for helping such an ancient folk art alive in modern times.
Suchart has passed down the art of shadow puppet making to his children and the people of Southern Thailand with spirit and pride.
Inspired by His Majesty the King words, Mr. Subsin has opened his home and museum at 110/18 Si Thammasok, Nakhon Si Thammarat to the many people who are interested in puppetry in the hope that the entertaining nang talung is not lost.