Favourite Thai Song

[Neeranam]

My favourite Thai song is Lung Kee Mao by Carabao, for many reasons.

The title of the song means"drunkard", which I used to be and sing this song at karaokes.

It mentions the rice farmer who goes to Bangkok to find money and dies on a footbridge.

I used to meet lots of drunks from Isarn who were missing their home, and after moving to Isarn understand why. Now I do some work in a rehab centre and everyone knows this song.

The lyrics are very moving for me, especially the ones "nai yaam ja gin mai keoi tem im, nai yaam ja non, mai keoi tem teun.

What's yours, and why?

[Totster]

I love a song by a band I can't remember the name.. called Sen Wai (sp?)

Part of it is a conversation, the guy is buying lao kao and some other stuff from the shop.. he ask for credit.. and the shop lady replies.. sen bert bpi Great tune.. love it.. in fact I have the album and all the songs are fantastic... even if I don't understand all of the lyrics.

In fact there are loads more.. Another is called "buksida"... the locals crack up when I sing that one..

totster

[ilyushin]

Dawk Mai Plastic by Dur

[Tingnongnoi]

Sanjant by Malihuana

[chonabot]

Lur Poot Dee Mai (sp?)- Smile Buffalo , the song that was playing when I first met my wife.

Even now it makes my eyes water when I hear it and remember the months we spent together , and apart.

[Minburi]

Fan Ja By Bird

[terdsak_12]

Somchai and the Som Tam Vendors.

Chomp Chomp Chomp.

Great track.

[mrbojangles]

khun mia ao taan (sp). I think in Thai is คนไม่เอาถ่าน can't remember the singer though. I like the song and tune and i think it's about a good for nothing lazy guy or kêe-gìat ขี้เกียจ

[thaibebop]

OH, too many just too many!

I love so many Thai arstists that to pick just one song...?!......can't do it.

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I agree, it's hard to pick one song.

I love Motorsai Hang - the Morlam song about the teacher with the crap scooter who gets dumped by his girlfriend - to go out with a policeman with a pickup.

Another favourite is Bed Mong Chow by Palmy - pity Palmy's looking a bit rough these days.

[meadish_sweetball]

I agree, it's hard to pick one song.

I love Motorsai Hang - the Morlam song about the teacher with the crap scooter who gets dumped by his girlfriend - to go out with a policeman with a pickup.

Sounds like it could be a theme rip off of 'saao motersai' by Charan Manophet, the late illustrious Northern Thai music frontman. Although an upgraded ripoff, as in Charan's song, the guy who gets the girl has a motorcycle, and the guy who gets dumped only has a bicycle.

[Thaipwriter]

The male vocal tune that has the gorilla in the video.

cant remember his name!

[PREM-R]

Borak Si Dam - Siriporn Ampaiphong

[Nignoy]

Now all you old hands my favourite thai song is called Nok noi , it was sung by a young lady called Petchula ,hope I have spellt her name properly, it was very popular in the 60,s, it was written by his Royal Highness King Bhumipol does any one remember it Nignoy

[Badtz]

Siriporn Umphaipong - Kid hord kord bor dai

Well it's Issan

[mittheimp]

I remember the 'China Dolls' having a hit about 5 years ago - the song started off with lines oh oh oh oh Jep. I think the song took the title 'oh oh oh' or โอ๊ะ โอ๊ะ โอ๊ะ.

What a classic!!

My wife, on the other hand, thinks it was utter crap and complained everytime she heard it.

But thats the beauty of listening to silly songs in a language you are not fluent in - the lyrics are'nt nearly so annoying. and i think Thailand has some excellent pop records - the sound of the language really suits it.

However I wouldnt claim the china dolls had sung my favourite Thai song!

but undecided on what actually is my favourite!

[mittheimp]

Siriporn Umphaipong - Kid hord kord bor dai

Well it's Issan

Although i really like mor lam and luk thung - the CD covers are really really appalling and immediately loses any gravitas the music ought to have!!

[Neeranam]

My wife, on the other hand, thinks it was utter crap and complained everytime she heard it.

I agree the China Dolls are terriblly annoying.

Siriporn Umphaipong - Kid hord kord bor dai

Classic

Thanks for the replies.

Does anyone know if I can listen to these songs online - I know about www.ethaimusic.com

any more?

[Totster]

My wife, on the other hand, thinks it was utter crap and complained everytime she heard it.

I agree the China Dolls are terriblly annoying.

Siriporn Umphaipong - Kid hord kord bor dai

Classic

Thanks for the replies.

Does anyone know if I can listen to these songs online - I know about www.ethaimusic.com

any more?

Bambi provided this link in another thread...

http://www.ip-tv.tv/music/

Last time I tried to use it their media player wasn't working.. I reckon it may be a bit hit and miss.

totster

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I remember the 'China Dolls' having a hit about 5 years ago - the song started off with lines oh oh oh oh Jep. I think the song took the title 'oh oh oh' or โอ๊ะ โอ๊ะ โอ๊ะ.

What a classic!!

My wife, on the other hand, thinks it was utter crap and complained everytime she heard it.

But thats the beauty of listening to silly songs in a language you are not fluent in - the lyrics are'nt nearly so annoying. and i think Thailand has some excellent pop records - the sound of the language really suits it.

However I wouldnt claim the china dolls had sung my favourite Thai song!

but undecided on what actually is my favourite!

Classic? That's the most grating song ever. I went to a Thai buffet in Aberdeen and they played that bloody song! I guess I should be grateful that they played authentic Thai music.

[Neeranam]

I'm planning on going to Aberdeen soon. Where is the Thai restaurant, I like showing off my ability to understand the language. I rememer there was one on Holburn Street years ago.

[Thaising]

Sabai Sabai by Thongchai Macinthy. For those who love thai songs, just log onto this website http://radio.sanook.com

Edited July 13, 2006 by Thaising

[tatom]

Der Nang Der by Alexander

Alexander is a farang, not sure of his nationality. This song was popular in Issan a few years back. Evidently, Alexander had his hart broken by an Issan girl and it is reflected in his songs.

This song is a happier tune as it is about his search for a new girl.

[aughie]

I quite like the song which opens with a cell phone ring and a women answers, " Helloo? Ai bhoi. E sai nee. Khit hot ja! *laughter* Ja. Ja." I was told it's a karaoke favorite.

[Neeranam]

Sabai Sabai by Thongchai Macinthy.

Man, that's one of my most annoying song! I like some of his stuff though - a good Scots name - McIntyre.

[AsiaWolfie]

I dont know any of those mentioned artists ( sugar-soft-pop, I suppose ) but I own the latest CD by "EBOLA": they KICK ASS , yes there is genuine "MUSIC" in Thailand

[The Dan Sai Kid]

I'm planning on going to Aberdeen soon. Where is the Thai restaurant, I like showing off my ability to understand the language. I rememer there was one on Holburn Street years ago.

It's called the Thai Cottage, and it's at the top-end of Union Street. Good luck if you can find any Thai people there though. I think it is run by Malaysians.

If you want to speak to Thais then go to Taste of Siam on King Street - it's a wee Thai supermarket - but you'll be lucky if it's open - the woman is a little lazy... It's just opposite Burning Embers fireplace shop - near where safeway is.

There's also a Thai run takeaway at the bottom of crown street - almost at the roundabout - the people there are from Samutprakarn - can't remember the name off the top of my head, but they used to have the Sawadii restaurant.

[Neeranam]

If you want to speak to Thais then go to Taste of Siam on King Street - it's a wee Thai supermarket - but you'll be lucky if it's open - the woman is a little lazy... It's just opposite Burning Embers fireplace shop - near where safeway is.

Yeah, I've been in there last year - you should have seen th woman's face when I went in speaking Thai!

[bannork]

I quite like the song which opens with a cell phone ring and a women answers, " Helloo? Ai bhoi. E sai nee. Khit hot ja! *laughter* Ja. Ja." I was told it's a karaoke favorite.

khrai tor ma nor? The moral of that song is never buy a phone for your intended because she'll telephone the guy she really likes, not you!

Neerenam, you should listen to Ponsak Songsaen's album,' Khon jon jang klai ban' must be 10 years old now, but still popular. The morlam opening is a spine chiller, one of the songs that you should enjoy is' mao prow mia jom' I'm drunk beacause of my complaining wife', it contains the great line-'ruang mao khoy sao dai' I can give up drinking\ getting drunk. My wife usually snorts when I sing this refrain clutching a glass of Leo but of course you have the right to sing it!

[Neeranam]

QUOTE(aughie @ 2006-07-15 09:30:39) *

I quite like the song which opens with a cell phone ring and a women answers, " Helloo? Ai bhoi. E sai nee. Khit hot ja! *laughter* Ja. Ja." I was told it's a karaoke favorite.

khrai tor ma nor? The moral of that song is never buy a phone for your intended because she'll telephone the guy she really likes, not you!

Neerenam, you should listen to Ponsak Songsaen's album,' Khon jon jang klai ban' must be 10 years old now, but still popular. The morlam opening is a spine chiller, one of the songs that you should enjoy is' mao prow mia jom' I'm drunk beacause of my complaining wife', it contains the great line-'ruang mao khoy sao dai' I can give up drinking\ getting drunk. My wife usually snorts when I sing this refrain clutching a glass of Leo but of course you have the right to sing it!

Cheers mate, I'll look for it tonight.