Chai Mueangsing
Thai Luk thung singer (born 1939)
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Chai Mueangsing (Thai: ชาย เมืองสิงห์ 24 October 1939–)[1] is a famous Thai Luk thung singer,[2][3][4] who was awarded National Artists of Thailand, performing art (International music) in 1995.
24 October 1939
Chai Mueangsing | |
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ชาย เมืองสิงห์ | |
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| Born | Somsien Phanthong (Thai: สมเศียร พานทอง) 24 October 1939 Sing Buri province, Thailand |
| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 1960s-Present |
Early life
He was born Somsien Phanthong[5] in Sing Buri province. He finished in secondary 6 from Sing Buri School.
Career
In 1961, he debuted on stage in Luk thung Chula Rat band.[5] The head of Mongkol Amatayakala heard him competing with Porn Phirom and asked Chai to join his band.[citation needed]
He recorded many popular tunes, including "Miea Phee Mee Choo", "Sib Ha Yok Yok", "Malai Dok Rak", "Ruea Lom Nai Nong", "Mae Sue Mae Chak", "Tham Boon Ruam Chat", "Phoe Luk Oon" and "Luk Sao Krai Noe".[citation needed]
He interrupted his performing career in the 1970s, because of his parents death and other challenges he was facing during that time.[clarification needed] He returned to performing in 1989.
He was awarded National Artists of Thailand, performing art (International music) in 1995.
He was called the "Alain Delon of Thailand" or "The Man City Lion".[6][3]
Discography
- "Miea Phee Mee Choo" (เมียพี่มีชู้)
- "Malai Dok Rak" (มาลัยดอกรัก)[7]
- "Tam Ruad Krab" (ตำรวจครับ)
- "Tham Boon Ruam Chad" (ทำบุญร่วมชาติ)
- "Pee Pai Lai Wan" (พี่ไปหลายวัน)
- "Phoe Luk Oon" (พ่อลูกอ่อน)
- "Sib Ha Yok Yok" (สิบห้าหยกๆ)
- "Luk Sao Krai Noe" (ลูกสาวใครหนอ)
- "Mae Sue Mae Chak" (แม่สื่อแม่ชัก)
- "Ruea Lom Nai Nong" (เรือล่มในหนอง)
- "Kha Khab Prik" (กาคาบพริก)
- "Yik Kaem Yok" (หยิกแกมหยอก)
Filmography
- 1995 – Mon Rak Luk Thung – role Ai Chom
- 2008 – Hanuman Kluk Fun – role himself
