I enjoy my work. Every day is a holiday.
I grew up in Thailand and then I went to Australia when I was 12. While in Australia, I learned that you have to be honest—that you don’t have to be caught as a cheat to be a cheater.
I worked as an economist soon after I returned to Thailand...
Imagine having someone walking around your home, sharing your bedroom (and bathroom), eating your food and expecting to be entertained. Welcome to the wonderful world of houseguests. Like it or not, sometimes putting your friends, relatives, friends of friends or friends of relatives up in a hotel...
How do you know one another?
First: Kak and I were old bandmates and we got the other three to replace the leaving members. Yuth was introduced to me through our first album’s producer and he brought in Vit and Auto, his friends.
Why is your sound on this album so different?
First: We didn...
I stand between the artists and the audience. My duty is to bridge the masses and the art.
When I stepped into this job, I felt Tadu was a white room that seemed quite cold and even unwelcoming. What I expected was to make it a space for everybody. It’s getting closer to that point now.
I...
Never leave home without: Stuff to connect to the world via internet and my music
Stupidest Trend: Too many to try to find one
Favorite audience: A happy, smiling one
Happiest moment: When you have that new song you love, play it for the first time and it gets the crowd crazy—magical!
All...
How and why did you become a puang maalai seller?
I was a farmer in Huay Tubtun, Sisaket, but it’s really tough earning a living there, so I came to Bangkok to get a job. Some of my friends used to sell puang maalai in Bangkok, and since I couldn’t find a job right away, I decided to do...
I found my love in music through praying. I was in a Buddhist school and we prayed after lunch every day. Though it was monotonous, it sounded like a song and felt so peaceful. Music also combines silence and rhythm.
I was so shy as a kid. I think music gave me more confidence. If you want to sing...
With an entire stretch of venues that cater to the in-crowd, Lang Suan is a great place to scavenge for good food. So it’s not surprising that one of Singapore’s acclaimed restaurants, Ember, has decided to open its Bangkok baby here. Located in the front of Lang Suan Balcony near Soi 5...
In your pocket: Candy.
Never leave home without: Cellphone.
As a child: Loved singing.
In 20 years: I’ll keep singing.
All time fave song: Garota de Ipanema.
On a night out you… : Go somewhere to listen to music.
Last lie: I told my sons that Santa Claus really exists.
First job:...
Is it hard changing from one field of work to another?
No, not at all. I normally choose the things I like to do. That’s why I’ve changed from electrician to policeman to manager to teacher to paramedic. I just follow my heart and basically do what I want to do.
What’s next the...
