Payut Ngaokrachang
Thai animator and director of 'Tawipob'
Thai animator and director of 'Tawipob'
Contributed significantly to the Thai animation industry during a career spanning several decades. Founded the first Thai animation studio, developing unique animated content that reflected Thai culture and folklore. Directed 'Tawipob', the first Thai animated feature film, released in 1977. Helped form the Thai Animation Association and promoted education in animation through various initiatives, fostering new generations of animators in Thailand.
Directed 'Tawipob'
Founded a Thai animation studio
Promoted animation education in Thailand
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