for this week's Exercises, sw takes a look at Sunthor Phu's interesting life. Born during the reign of King Rama l on June 26, 1786, sunthorn Phu lived near the Grand Palace. Several years after his birth, his parents were divorced. His father was later ordained at a temple in Rayong while his mother worked for the royal family. CLASSIC ROMANCE Sunthorn Phu had an opportunity to work as a clerk in the palace where he fell in love and had k an affair with a lady named Jun. The couple were arrested and punished, for Jun was related to the royal family and their relationship was against the traditional rules of the palace. However, they were soon pardoned. Sunthorn Phu had three children with his three wives Jun, Nim and Muang