Thai comics

Thai comics are comics written and produced in Thailand.

History

The artistic roots of Thai comics can be found in paintings of local ghosts based on stories of Thai folklore, appearing during the reign of King Nangklao in the early 19th century.

In the 1910s, King Vajiravudh created the first Thai cartoons, after being introduced to British political cartoons during his education at Oxford University. After the Siamese Revolution of 1932 the first proper comic strips were created by Sawat Chutarop, including Sang Thong and Khun Maun, based on Popeye and Mickey Mouse. In 1952, Pimol Kalasee created the first comic aimed to childred, Tuk Ka Ta.

During the 21st century several new comics have been created, inspired by Japanese manga including Apaimanee Saga, the first Thai comic that was translated into foreign languages.

Famous Thai comics

• Adenium comics
• Apaimanee Saga and Apaimanee Saga: The Pirates Dawn
• EXEcutional
• Garin's uncanny file
• Holiday Howl
• Kiririn
• LaFlora, the Princess Academy (ลา ฟลอร่า โรงเรียนป่วนก๊วนเจ้าหญิง)
• Meed Tee 13 (มีà¸"ที่ 13 )
• Ogre King
• PangPond
• SEND BACK
• Shelldon
• Super Dunker (สตรีทบอลสะท้านฟ้า, スーãƒ'ーダンカー)
• The Mavericks comics