Juntree Siriboonrod 's 106th Birthday

Juntree Siriboonrod was a prominent Thai novelist and literary figure. She was born on May 20, 1917, in the town of Amphawa, in the Samut Songkhram province of Thailand. Siriboonrod began writing in the 1930s and quickly gained popularity for her works, which often depicted rural life and social issues affecting women in Thai society.

Siriboonrod's most famous novel is "Plae Kao" (White Rice), which was first published in 1945. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Jit who lives in a small rural village and struggles with the pressures of tradition and societal expectations. The book became a cultural phenomenon and is considered a classic of modern Thai literature.

Siriboonrod continued to write and publish novels throughout her life, tackling themes such as love, gender roles, and the changing face of Thai society. She was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Southeast Asian Writers Award in 1987 and the National Artist of Thailand award in 1995.

Juntree Siriboonrod passed away on January 8, 2002, at the age of 84. Her legacy lives on as one of Thailand's most celebrated and influential writers.

That's correct! The Juntree Siriboonrod Award was established to honor Juntree Siriboonrod's legacy as a pioneer of Thai science fiction. The award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of science fiction in Thailand, and to promote the genre among Thai readers and writers. Through this award, Siriboonrod's literary impact continues to be celebrated and remembered in Thailand.