Mom Dusadee Boriphat Na Ayutthaya
Mom Dusadee Boriphat Na Ayutthaya Second Class Chula Chom Klao (T.C.) The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (B.C.) | |
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หม่อมดุษฎี บริพัตร ณ อยุธยา | |
Mom Dusadee in 1940 | |
| Born | Dusadee Na Thalang December 14, 1924 |
| Died | September 5, 2015 (aged 90) |
| Occupations | Writer, Teacher, Translator, and Composer |
| Spouse | Sukhumabhinanda (1951–2003, his death) |
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| Parent(s) | Luang Isarasaraksa (father) Dr. Darun Isarasaraksa (mother) |
Mom Dussadee Paribatra na Ayudhya (maiden surname: Na Thalang; December 14, 1924 – September 5, 2015) was a Thai writer, teacher, translator, and composer of children's songs.[1] She was the director of the Early Childhood Development Center. She was married to HRH Prince Sukhumabhinanda and is the mother of Mom Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the former governor of Bangkok.
Early life and education
Mom Dusadee was born Dusadee Na Thalang in Phuket Province, the daughter of Luang Isarasaraksa (Pleum Na Thalang) and Darun Isarasaraksa. Her mother was a teacher.[2][3]
Completed primary education at Plook Panya School, Phuket Province, secondary education at Mater Dei School.[2][3][4] Higher education, Bachelor of Arts (Honors) and Associate Degree in Education (M.Ed.) from Chulalongkorn University in 1947.[1] Later, received a scholarship from the Teachers Council to study in the United States, earning a Master's Degree in Child Development and Associate Degree in Childcare from Mills College in California.[1]
Career
Mom Dusdee established a school called Somprasong School, located in Soi Petchburi 13 in her home area. This school no longer exists.[1] Mom Dusadee initiated the campaign for the use of picture books for children.[2] She also wrote teaching manuals for early childhood teachers and children's reading books. The writing style used alliteration, words with rising and falling tones, and old words to help children learn,[1] as well as using beautiful illustrations to stimulate the imagination of readers.[5] She was the director of the Early Childhood Development Center.[6]
Personal life
She married to Her Royal Highness Princess Sukhumabhinanda,[7] son of His Royal Highness Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan, and Mom Somphan Paribatra Na Ayutthaya on February 2, 1951.[1] They had two children:
- Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Boriphat married Nuchwadi Bamrungtrakul, later divorced, and married again to Savitri Boriphat Na Ayutthaya (maiden name: Phombut), with whom he had two children.[2]
- Lieutenant General Mom Rajawongse Worarot Boriphat married Phatthanaphon Niyomsiri, later divorced, and married again to Woraphathip Boriphat Na Ayutthaya (formerly known as Laongdao Tocharoen). They have three children.[2]
Death
Mom Dussadee died of old age at approximately 3:00 AM on September 5, 2015 at Siriraj Hospital at the age of 90.[8] The royal cremation ceremony was held on June 29, 2016 at Wat Thepsirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan, with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, along with Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, Princess Suddhanarinatha, attending the ceremony.[9]
Books
Mom Dusadee has written and translated 46 books in total, including:[1]
- Picture book for infants, Volume 1 (1955)[1]
- Picture book for infants, Volume 2 (1955)[1]
- Pla Boo Thong, Church Wall Edition (1961)[1]
- Pla Boo Thong, a local novel version (1961)[1]
- English Letter Writing Practice Book 1 (1961)[1]
- English Letter Writing Practice Book 2 (1961)[1]
- The Swallow (1962)[1]
- Let's Sing and Dance (1963)[1]
- Singing exercises according to international notes (1963)[1]
- Exercises for making rhythms according to international notes (1963)[1]
- The Reluctant Princess (1963; British version)[1]
- Youth Song (1966)[1]
- At the beach, clean sand (1966)[1]
- The Golden Goby (1977; British version of Pla Boo Thong)[1]
- Basic Music and Dance Teaching Plan (1979)[1]
- For the Love of Ann (1979; translated from For the Love of Ann )[1]
- Plearnkitployfan (1987)[1]
- Ning Nong (1990)[1]
- Help Me (1992; translated from Rescue)[1]
- Potential to Genius (1996; translated from Free Flight)[1]
- Learning to Learn, Towards Excellence (2006; translated from Learning To Learn)[1]
- The Silence From Inner World (2016; translated from The Silence From Inner World of the Wild Needle Flower)[10]
- Picture Dictionary (Ourselves) (Year unknown)[5]
- Thai dance (year unknown)[5]
- Folding a handkerchief (year unknown)[5]
Insignia
1971 - The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Second Class (T.C.) (Female Officer)[11]
1962 - The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Fifth Class, Knight Grand Cross (KGE)[12]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "ประวัติผู้ได้รับรางวัลนราธิป ประจำปี ๒๕๕๐" [History of the Narathippattana Award recipients for the year 2007] (in Thai). Thai Writer Association. February 8, 2008. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "MOM DUSDI Paribatra Na Ayudhya, the mother of Bangkok Governor Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Paribatra, died early yesterday morning at age 91". The Nation, Thailand. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on January 5, 2026. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "หม่อมดุษฎี บริพัตร ณ อยุธยา" [Mom Dusadee Boriphat Na Ayudhya] (in Japanese). Sammachiwasilpa Foundation. June 2005. Archived from the original on October 5, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "รู้จักราชสกุล "บริพัตร" ต้นตระกูล คุณชายหมู - หม่อมเต่า เหตุผลต้องรับใช้กรุงเทพฯ ?" [Get to know the royal family "Boripat", the ancestors of Khun Chai Moo - Mom Tao. Why did they have to serve Bangkok?] (in Thai). Matichon. February 28, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "งานเสวนา หม่อมดุษฎี บริพัตร ณ อยุธยา" [Seminar by Mom Dussadee Boriphat Na Ayutthaya] (in Thai). Chulalongkorn University. June 25, 2014. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "อิสราเอล ยกย่อง 2 สตรีไทย อุทิศตนส่งเสริมความสัมพันธ์" [Israel honors two Thai women for their dedication to promoting relations] (in Thai). Thairath. May 25, 2014. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "เปิดขุมทรัพย์"หม่อมราชวงศ์"วงการเมือง ใครรวยอู้ฟู่-ใครแฟ่บกว่าใคร?" [Revealing the treasures of the "Mom Rajawongse" in politics: Who is richer and who is more destitute than whom?] (in Thai). Prasong. August 25, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "หม่อมดุษฎี ถึงแก่อนิจกรรมอย่างสงบที่โรงพยาบาลศิริราช" [Mom Dusdee passed away peacefully at Siriraj Hospital.] (in Thai). Manager Online. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015.
- ^ "โสมชบาจ๊ะจ๋า 18-06-59" [Ginseng Hibiscus Jaja 18-06-16]. Thairath Online (in Thai). June 18, 2016. Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "อนุสรณ์ในงานพระราชทานเพลิงศพหม่อมดุษฎี บริพัตร ณ อยุธยา + ความสงัดจากภายใน (2 เล่ม)" [Memorial at the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Mom Dussadee Boriphat Na Ayutthaya + Silence from Within (2 volumes)] (in Thai). Luk-od. December 8, 2018. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "แจ้งความสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์จุลจอมเกล้า" [Notification of the Office of the Prime Minister regarding the bestowal of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao] (in Thai). Royal Gazette. May 13, 1971. p. 23. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "แจ้งความสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์" [Notification of the Prime Minister's Office regarding the bestowal of royal decorations] (in Thai). Royal Gazette. January 4, 1963. p. 575. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2025.