National artist Chalermchai Kositpipat turns impromptu photographer at Rong Khun Temple

A delightful incident unfolded at Rong Khun Temple in Chiang Rai, where a foreign couple sought help for a souvenir photo from Thailand national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.

The couple unknowingly asked Chalermchai, National Artist in Visual Arts (Painting), donned in full motorcycling gear, to capture their moment. The artist obliged, capturing their moment in front of the temple he had created.

The TikTok clip, posted by @endurobasecamp, sparked numerous comments, with many appreciating the artist’s humble demeanour and his trendy motorcycling gear.

Chalermchai Kositpipat, a national artist known for his paintings, was casually wandering around Rong Khun Temple in Chiang Rai. An unsuspecting foreign couple, visiting the temple, requested him to take a picture of them, unaware of his identity.

Chalermchai, dressed in full motorbike gear, graciously accepted their request. The charming incident was captured and shared on TikTok, attracting a wave of comments.

Some praised the artist’s down-to-earth nature, while others admired his cool motorcyclist look, reported Sanook.

@endurobasecamp

ใช้อาจารย์เฉลิมชัยถ่ายรูปให้💢อย่างโหด…🤣🤣 #whitetemple

♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – EBC – EBC

In related news, Chalermchai, the creator of Wat Rong Khun, announced his retirement, adding he will spend his remaining days enjoying life on his motorcycle. Born in Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, the national artist is best known for his Thai mural paintings in Wat Phuttha Prateep in London, England, and his art at Wat Rong Khun. Read more about this story HERE.

A story was shared about Chalermchai on the Facebook page Little Mouse on the Cold Mountain Peak. The narrative unfolded in the chilly Chiang Rai province, near Wat Rong Khun, where an anonymous group painted graffiti on a wall.

One night, a group covertly began to create street art on a wall opposite the car park of Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai. This wall belonged to Chalermchai in the field of Visual Arts (painting), awarded in 2011. Read more about this story HERE.