Por Intharapalit

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Por Intharapalit (Thai: ป. อินทรปาลิต) was the pen name of Preecha Intharapalit (Thai: ปรีชา อินทรปาลิต, May 12, 1910 – September 25, 1968), a Thai humorist and writer. Among his works was the Samgler (Three Chums) series of comic short stories, of which he wrote nearly 2,000.[1] He also wrote a novelisation of the battle of Bang Rajan. These works have been cited by Thai scholars among the 100 books that must be read by Thais.[2]

The first book in the Samgler series, "Ay Pooying", was written in 1938, and it became an instant best-seller, selling 20,000 copies in its first week. The stories are about three playboy friends and their families.

The stories are viewed by historians and literary experts as a glimpse of Bangkok society from 1938 to 1968, because they mention the real-life restaurants, nightclubs and celebrities who were popular at the time.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Danutra, Pattara (1998-12-27). A right good read. Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 2007-01-12.
  2. ^ 100 Must-Read Thai Books. Retrieved on 2007-01-12.

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