Chai Mueangsing ( 24 October 1939–) is a famous Thai

Luk thung Luk thung (, , ) is a genre of Thai music that emerged after World War II in the Central Thailand, central region of Thailand. The genre was derived from phleng Thai sakon, and developed in the early-20th century. Suphan Buri in particular beca ...

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, performing art (International music) in 1995.

Early life

He was born Somsien Phanthongประวัติ "ชาย เมืองสิงห์" ศิษย์เอกวงดนตรี "จุฬารัตน์"
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Sing Buri province Sing Buri (, ) is one of the central provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, and Chai Nat. Toponymy The word ''sing'' originates from Sanskrit ''s ...

. He finished in secondary 6 from Sing Buri School.

Career

In 1961, he debuted on stage in Luk thung Chula Rat band. The head of Mongkol Amatayakala heard him competing with Porn Phirom and asked Chai to join his band. 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". He interrupted his performing career in the 1970s, because of his parents death and other challenges he was facing during that time. He returned to performing in 1989. He was awarded

, performing art (International music) in 1995. He was called the "

Alain Delon Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon (; 8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024) was a French actor, film producer, screenwriter, singer, and businessman. Acknowledged as a cultural and cinematic leading man of the 20th century, Delon emerged as one of ...

of Thailand" or "The Man City Lion".

Discography

* "Miea Phee Mee Choo" (เมียพี่มีชู้) * "Malai Dok Rak" (มาลัยดอกรัก) * "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

References

Chai Mueangsing 1939 births Living people Chai Mueangsing Chai Mueangsing Chai Mueangsing Chai Mueangsing Chai Mueangsing {{Thailand-singer-stub