Chai Muengsingh


Chai Muengsingh was a famous Thai Luk thung singer., and National Artists of Thailand, performing art in 1995.

Early life

He was born Somsien Phanthong 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. The head of Mongkol Amatayakala heard him competing with Porn Phirom. He asked Muengsingh 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 his parents died and he faced other challenges. He returned to performing until 1989.
He was awarded National Artists of Thailand, performing art in 1995.
He was called the "Alain Delon of Thailand" or "The Man City Lion".

Discography