Thanadsri Svasti
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Mom Rajawongse Thanadsri Svasti[lower-alpha 1] (Thai: หม่อมราชวงศ์ถนัดศรี สวัสดิวัตน์, RTGS: Thanatsi Sawatdiwat, 28 May 1927 – 27 August 2019) was a Thai writer, singer, broadcaster and actor, best known as a culinary expert and for his food writing, especially the "Shell Chuan Chim" (เชลล์ชวนชิม) food guide.
Thanadsri Svasti | |
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ถนัดศรี สวัสดิวัตน์ | |
Born | (1927-05-28)28 May 1927 |
Died | 27 August 2019(2019-08-27) (aged 92) Bangkok, Thailand |
Nationality (legal) | Thai |
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Notable work | "Shell Chuan Chim" |
Spouses | M.L. Pra-on Malakul
(m. 1952; div. 1958)Rojana Svasti Na Ayudhya
(m. 1962; died 2019) |
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Awards | National Artist |
Thanadsri grew up in the royal Sa Pathum Palace, and was attending university when World War II disrupted his studies and led him to join the renowned Suntaraporn band. As a singer, he recorded over 200 songs. He had a brief television acting career, before becoming known as a food columnist—"Shell Chuan Chim" was extremely influential and propelled the businesses of many restaurants—and a radio and television presenter. In recognition of his musical career, he was named a National Artist in performing arts in 2008.