Bangkok: The curtain has been raised on the Khon performance by the Support Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques, featuring the Satya Pali performance, which has impressed the audience. The audience is encouraged to join in preserving the arts and culture for future generations.
According to Thai News Agency, the premiere of the Khon performance by the Support Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, year 2025, titled Ramakien, Satya Pali, took place at the Main Auditorium, Thailand Cultural Center. The event was directed by Dr. Supachai Chansuwan, a National Artist.
Last night's premiere marked the curtain-raiser for the show, with national artists, government officials, khon performers, and members of the media attending the annual Khon performance by the Support Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT Foundation) for 2015. All attendees wore traditional Thai silk and black clothing to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, the "Mother of the Land." She ignited the revival of Thai khon, uttering the words, "If no one is watching, I'll watch." These short words have since breathed new life into the Khon performance, creating careers for those with artistic talent across literature, dance, music, and exquisite handicrafts.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother revived Thai Khon, leading to its prosperity and recognition, making it well-known and treasured by people of all classes both in Thailand and abroad. This empowered the new generation to continue this valuable art and culture, leading to their learning of the art form, which has led to a love and desire to preserve the cultural heritage of "Thai Khon" so that it will not disappear.
At yesterday's premiere, people who came to see the performance expressed their pride in Thailand's Khon performance. They noted that Khon is not as outdated as many might think, as it is constantly being adapted to meet the modern era. They emphasized that they don't want Khon to disappear and urged everyone to help preserve and preserve Khon as an art form that will remain a part of Thailand forever.
Khon performance by the Support Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, 2025, titled "Ramakien: Satya Pali," will be performed for those interested in attending from 6 November - 8 December 2025 at the Main Auditorium, Thailand Cultural Center.