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| Born | M.L. Hem Dinakara January 17, 1904 |
| Died | April 16, 1969 (aged 65) Thon Buri, Bangkok |
| Known for | Illustration, painting |
| Spouse | Chaemchuen Khomkham |
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Hem Vejakorn (Thai: เหม เวชกร; RTGS: Hem Wetchakon; January 17, 1904, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok – April 16, 1969, Thon Buri, Bangkok) was a Thai artist and writer. He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10-satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenced subsequent generations of Thai artists and illustrators, and also his ghost stories.[1] It is estimated that he produced more than 50,000 pieces of art, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, posters and oil paintings. He portrayed rural life, Thai history and figures from Thai classical literature. His works have been reproduced on Thai postage stamps[2] and featured in art galleries.