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The Arts
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Literature
Early Thai literature was primarily
concerned with religion and until the
mid-19th century was in verse form.
That verse was written exclusively
by the aristocracy or royalty, the only
educated classes able to do so. The
tradition of authorship by kings can be
seen in all periods of the country's
history, from Sukhothai up to Bangkok.
Two Chakri monarchs, Rama II (1809-
1824) and King Rama VI (1910-1925),
were distinguished poets and patrons of
Thai arts.
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Performance of Ngo Pa
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