Thai comics

[1] The first recognized cartoon in Thailand was made during the reign of King Rama V, which appeared in the magazine Samran Wittaya (Thai: สำราญวิทยา, lit.

[2] In 1923, Pleng Tri-Pin (Thai: เปล่ง ไตรปิ่น) won a royally-endorsed competition and became Thailand's first political cartoonist after being hired by Krungthep Daily Mail.

This enabled him to speed up the process of publishing cartoons in the newspapers and encouraged other cartoonists to produce more works.

After the Siamese Revolution of 1932, several newspapers and magazines in Thailand started featuring cartoons and comic strips.

[6] However, the newspaper industry and comic strips were temporarily frozen during World War II.

In 1971, he became the only cartoonist to win Asia's prestigious Magsaysay Award for his use of pictorial satire and humor in defense of the public interest for over three decades.

[25] Additionally, 13 Quiz Show, a short story in the comics series My Mania (Thai: รวมเรื่องสั้นจิตหลุด), was adapted into the famous feature film 13 Beloved.

[30][31][32][33] Thailand's comic industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with the emergence of talented artists and the advent of digital platforms making it easier for readers to access their works.

[43][44] Other talented Thai cartoonists include Art Gino,[45] Pitsinee Tangkittinun,[46] and Chalisa Limpipolphaiboon (pen name: Amulin).

[47] These are just a few examples of the many talented Thai cartoonists who continue to contribute to the country's rich comic culture.

With the rise of digital platforms such as Comico, Line Webtoon, Meb:E-Book, NEKOPOST, Ookbee comic, WeComics TH, Vibulkij, Facebook pages, and more, Thai comic creators have more avenues than ever to reach a wider audience.

Many of these platforms offer both free and paid content, making it easier for readers to access their favorite comics from the comfort of their mobile devices.