Phitsanulok, 8 Oct. - Fan club of 'Mit Chaibancha' in Phitsanulok Province organized an event to commemorate the 54th anniversary of 'Mit Chaibancha', the all-time favorite leading actor, along with unveiling the bronze statue of 'Mit Chaibancha' and displaying his work, as well as watching his last film 'Intri Thong'. At the Mitr Chaibancha Museum, 37/4 Moo 4, Soi Khunthip, Tambon Aranyik, Amphoe Mueang, Phitsanulok Province, Mrs. Sasiwan Sriphrom, President of Phitsanulok Tourism Industry Council, presided over the lighting of incense sticks, hanging garlands, and paying homage to the spirit of 'Mit Chaibancha' at the 54th anniversary of the death of the all-time hero 'Mit Chaibancha'. Mr. Bancha Wajasuwan, owner of the Mitr Chaibancha Museum, Ms. Tukkata Jindanuch, a golden doll star, Mrs. Boonjong Kong-on, 69 years old, the ultimate fan of 2544, the fan club, the group of 'Mit Chaibancha' lovers, and the people of Phitsanulok Province joined in the ceremony to pay homage to the spirit of 'Mit Chaibancha ' in front of the statue and ashes on the occasion of the 54th anniversary of 'Mit Chaibancha's' death on October 8, 1970 while filming the rope ladder scene from a helicopter in the movie 'Intri Thong' at Dongtan Beach, South Pattaya, Chon Buri Province. Today, we visited the exhibition of movie posters starring Mitr Chaibancha, as well as the screening of the movie Inthri Thong, starring Mitr Chaibancha and Petchara Chaowarat, in the museum's cinema. This year, in addition to the merit-making activity dedicated to 'Mit Chaibancha', there was also the unveiling of the 'Mit Chaibancha' brass puppet and the activity of closing the 'Mit Chaibancha' movie poster, screening the movie for the participants to watch together, as well as the activity of remembering the 12 artists and celebrities who passed away in October. Mr. Bancha Wajasuwan, owner of the Mitr Chaibancha Museum, said that this 'Mr. Mitr Chaibancha' brass puppet was created by Mr. Bin Banluerit, a famous actor and film director, who played music to create the puppet. It cost over 100,000 baht in 1991. When the puppet was finished, he intended to take it to Wat Kae, but faced a problem, so he had to move it to the Ambassador Cinema in Bangkok instead. It stayed there for about 2-3 years, and the cinema closed. The puppet was moved to the Five Star Cinema in Korat for almost 30 years. Then, on September 2, 2024, the cinema closed, so he contacted the Mitr Chaibancha Cinema to bring the puppet here. This puppet looks very much like 'Mr. Mitr Chaibancha', made entirely of brass, wearing a golden eagle mask, which is an episode from the movie 'Intri Daeng'. Our favorite hero 'Mit Chaibancha' was born on January 28, 1934, real name Flight Sergeant Pichet Phumhem, from Phetchaburi province. He entered the entertainment industry at the end of 1956, and was a hero in Thai movies during 1957-1970. His notable works were during 1958-1974, the golden era of 16 mm movies. At that time, he starred in more than 300 films. 'Mit Chaibancha' met with a helicopter acc ident while filming the movie 'Insee Thong' at Dongtan Beach, South Pattaya, Chon Buri Province on October 8, 1970. He passed away at the age of only 36. The Mitr Chaibancha Museum is open every day. For more information, contact the Bancha Museum on Facebook or call 095 321 9613. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency
