Lai Khaen Project (2023)
An ongoing project on the khaen — observetion gathering recording its sound, makers, players, and cultural presence through film, photography, and archival work.
Part I (2023-2026)
Lai Khaen: Bond (2026)
Documentary
An exploration of the inner resonance within individuals traced through the melodies of the Khaen. At the heart of this journey is Sombat Simla, a legendary blind Khaen master who serves as the pivotal link between people, memories, and human relationships.
Documentary 59.41 min / Thai / Eng sub / 25fps / 2K / 1.85∶1 / stereo
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Lai Khaen: Echoes of the Bond (2025)
Series version
Lai Khaen: Echoes of the Bond is a four-episode documentary series that follows and experiences the story of the "khaen" in various contexts. It explores the "bond" with the instrument through the perspectives of master khaen players, young artists, khaen makers, and scholars, all of whom have the "sound of the khaen" woven into their lives.
Documentary series: 4 episodes, 20–25 minutes / Thai / Eng sub / 25fps / 4K / 1.85∶1 / stereo
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Produced by Radap-Saita Studio
Supported by Teun Pattayakul Foundation, Thai Media Fund
