Sakorn Yang-keawsot

[2][3][4] Sakorn was born in 1922 to parents who were both khon (masked drama) performers and puppeteers in the troupe of Krae Suppavanich.

Sakorn performed in a likay (Thai folk opera) troupe as comedian, but also learned puppetry from Krae.

[5] He revived the art of Thai puppetry, which dates back to the 11th century, but struggled to keep the artform relevant as Thailand modernized.

And Sakorn Hunlakornlek is still stand till these days with the effort to distribute the art of traditional Thai puppet performance to next generations.

He was discharged on 18 May because he wanted to return home, but was re-admitted on 20 May and was being treated in its intensive care unit at the time of his death.