Paew Snidvongseni

Thanphuying Paew Snidvongseni (Thai: แผ้ว สนิทวงศ์เสนี; RTGS: Phaeo Sanitwongseni, 25 December 1903 – 24 September 2000), née Paew Suddhiburana (Thai: แผ้ว สุทธิบูรณ์; RTGS: Phaeo Sutthibun), was an expert on classical Thai dance. She was married to Prince Asdang Dejavudh.

Thanphuying Paew Snidvongseni
แผ้ว สนิทวงศ์เสนี
Paew and Asdang Dejavudh
Born	Paew Suddhiburana (1903-12-25)25 December 1903 Chachoengsao, Siam
Died	24 September 2000(2000-09-24) (aged 96) Bangkok, Thailand
Other names	Paew Nakhonratchasima
Occupations	Actress dancer
Spouses	Asdang Dejavudh, Prince of Nakhon Ratchasima Mom Snidvongseni (Tan Snidvongs)
Children	Taeo Snidvongs Nuanphong Senanarong Toem Snidvongs Tuang Snidvongs
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Biography

Paew Suddhiburana was born on 25 December 1903. She was presented to the palace of Prince Asdang Dejavudh at the age of eight, and learned the art from royal instructors. She eventually married the prince, but the prince died young at the age of 36. Paew remarried to Mom Rajawongse Tan Snidvongs (titled Mom Snidvongseni), who was a diplomat, and she would observe the dance cultures of various countries during their frequent travels. She later joined the Fine Arts Department as an expert on Thai dance. She made new interpretations and created numerous dance styles, drawing inspiration from the foreign movements as well as traditional methods. For her contributions to the art, she was named National Artist in performing arts in its inaugural award in 1985.^[1][2]

Royal Decorations

• - Order of Chula Chom Klao - 2nd Class lower^[3]
• - Order of the Crown of Thailand - Special Class (Thailand)^[4]

References

1. ธิคำพร อดทน. "ท่านผู้หญิงแผ้ว สนิทวงศ์เสนี ศิลปินแห่งชาติสาขานาฏศิลป์ประจําปีพุทธศักราช ๒๕๒๘" (PDF) (in Thai). Ministry of Culture. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
2. "Grand Dame of Thai dance dies". BBC World Service. 26 September 2000. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
3. "พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิศริยาภรณ์ จุลจอมเกล้าฝ่ายใน" [Awarded the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao (Female)] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-08-07.
4. "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์" [Announcement of the Prime Minister's Office on the award of royal decorations] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-28.