Chin Faithes

Chin Faithes (Thai: ชิน ฝ้ายเทศ b. April 1, 1946), known professionally as Chinakorn Krailat (Thai: ชินกร ไกรลาศ), was a Thai Luk thung singer, and was named National Artist of Thailand in 1999.

Chin Faithes
ชิน ฝ้ายเทศ
1999 National Artist of Thailand
Born(1946-04-01)April 1, 1946
Sukhothai Province, Thailand
DiedMay 18, 2017(2017-05-18) (aged 71)
GenresLuk Thung
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active1950s–present

Early life

He was born in Sukhothai Province.

Career

Beginning as a singer from "Cheer Ramwong band", He started performing on stage during the 1950s. His first album was "Luk thung Ram Luek" followed by many popular songs including "Phet Luang Nai Salam" (Thai: เพชรร่วงในสลัม), "Phet Cha Kad Jai" (Thai: เพชฌฆาตใจ), "Thee Rak Rao Rak Kan Mai Dai" (Thai: ที่รักเรารักกันไม่ได้), etc. including his most popular one "Yor Yot Pra Lor" (Thai: ยอยศพระลอ).

He was awarded National Artist of Thailand, for performing arts (International music) in 1999.

He died from colon cancer[1] on May 18, 2017, at age 70.[2]

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References
  1. ด่วน!ส่ง "ชินกร ไกรลาศ"เข้ารพ.
  2. อาลัย... 'ชินกร ไกรลาศ' เสียชีวิต - คมชัดลึก


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