Wimon Chiamcharoen

Who is Wimon Chiamcharoen?

Thommayanti is the pen name of Khun Ying Wimon Chiamcharoen, who was born July 10, 1937, as Wimon Siriphaibun. She is a Thai novelist and has been a legislator for several times.

Among her works is the historical fantasy romance novel, Thawiphop, about a woman who time travels from the 20th century to Rama V-era Siam. The story was first adapted as a film by Cherd Songsri in 1990, and has since been adapted into a stage play, a musical, a television series and a 2004 film.

Another of Thommayanti's works is Khu Kam, about the romance of a Thai woman and a Japanese soldier during World War II in Thailand. It has been adapted into 2 films Sunset at Chaophraya, a stage musical and a television series. Another of her famous works is Dang Duang Haruethai.

Apart from her notable ability in writing, her ability in speaking is also noted. For many times, Wimon gave public speeches in favour of the military factors. During the coup d'état in the 6 October 1976 Massacre, Wimon played important role in the "Housewife Society", a society of the wives of the military generals.