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Twin Giants in Bangkok Art Biennale 2018 The international art festival “Bangkok Art Biennale 2018” in 2018 featured the famous work “Twin Giants” by artist Khomkrit Tepthian. This piece connects a traditional Thai giant made of stucco and a Chinese giant resembling a carved stone warrior, fused at the torso like the conjoined twins, InContinue reading “Twin Giants in Bangkok Art Biennale 2018”

9 unique characteristics of the giant of Wat Jaeng When examining the two giants, it is clear that the artistic decoration of both reflects the 9 unique characteristics of the Giant at Wat Jaeng, which distinguish it from other giants. It has a three-tiered head, where the uppermost tier represents the face of a deity,Continue reading “9 unique characteristics of the giant of Wat Jaeng”

The Legend of Tha Tien When discussing the giants of Wat Jaeng and Wat Pho, one cannot help but mention the legend of Tha Tien. The name “Tha Tien” has various origins. Some say it arose during the reign of King Rama IV when a massive fire occurred in this area, leaving it flat andContinue reading “The Legend of Tha Tien”

Giants in Film: The Legend of Tha Tien The legend of the giant in films, particularly in the “Tha Tien” narrative, stems from the battles of giants. This legend became the inspiration for the 35 mm film titled “Tha Tien,” released in 1973. Those aged 50 and above might remember or have seen this film,Continue reading “Giants in Film: The Legend of Tha Tien”