Ajarn Pattanapong Arunyanak

Pattanapong Arunyanak is an award winning Khon performer and currently an expert supervisor in Khon Ling (Monkey) at The College of Dramatic Arts Bangkok. He works as a rehearsal choreographer particularly for Khon Ling amongst other nationally respected Khon experts, for the annual Royal Khon Performance under the patronage of Queen Sirikit at Thailand Cultural Centre. He has been performing for uncountable Khon Performances as part of royal events and ceremonies. He traveled to many countries as an exchange artist, propagating the knowledge about Thai traditional theatre arts and Khon. In 1987 he won Thailand Competition for Krabi Krabong (martial arts of weaponry) and again in 1988 for Klong Yao (Thai traditional musical instrument, tall drum).