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Ajin Panjapan (Thai: อาจินต์ ปัญจพรรค์, 11 October 1927 – 17 November 2018) was a Thai writer, best known for his Tine Mine series of short stories, based on his experiences in the tin dredging operations of Phang-nga Province. He also wrote articles, novels, radio and television dramas, poetry, and songs, and edited and co-published Fah Muang Thai, a highly successful weekly literary magazine which launched the careers of many Thai writers. Ajin was named National Artist in literature in 1991.

See also

• The Tin Mine, a 2005 film adaptation of the short story series written by Ajin

References

1. "National artist Ajin Panjapan dies at 91". Bangkok Post. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
2. "National Artist Ajin breathes his last at 91". The Nation. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
3. Saksornchai, Jintamas (18 November 2018). "Ajin Panjapan, Author Who Took Readers Inside 'The Tin Mine,' Dies at 91". Khaosod English. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
4. "นาย อาจินต์ ปัญจพรรค์". ศิลปินแห่งชาติ National Artist (in Thai). Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 28 February 2020.

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