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Thai folk music has many subtypes the most important ones being Luk Thung, Mor Lam, Kantrum etc. Mor Lam is a form of Thai music resembling the music of Laos. But sadly as is the case with music the world over that folk music also seems to be going on a decline with the appearance of Thai pop music or String music on the music circuit.

Luk thung was developed in the mid 20th century. It reflects the daily trials and tribulations of rural people of Thailand. It’s basically Thai country music. Ponsri Woranut, Suraphol Sombatcharoem, Pumpuang Duangjan are some of the famous Luk thung artists.

Mor lam id closely associated with the music of Laos as the Lao population dominates Thailand’s north-eastern Isan region from where the Mor lam has originated. The basic instrument used is called a Khaem. It has a funk feel to the percussion and rhythmic vocals.

Kantrum also belongs to the region of Isan but is less popular compared to Mor lam. It’s played by Cambodians unlike Morlam played by the Lao population. Its purest form is known as Cho-Kantrum which is dominted by percussion instruments and fiddles. Its more of a dance music form. Darkie is one of the most famous Kantrum singers.

Some famous Thai folk songs are:

1. Nam Ta Ja Tho by Suraphol Sombatcharoem
2. Siphok Pi Haeng Khuam Lang by Suraphol Sombatcharoem

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During the 1950’s and early 60’s Vietnam was occupied by American and Australian soldiers. This is when the foundations of pop music in Thailand were laid. Like with pop music the world over Thai pop music or String is also influenced greatly by American pop music and western classical and country music. Initially the music was influenced by genres like country music, American R&B, Surf rock, garage rock, Hollywood film scores, Exotica, and also British Invasion rock n roll and psychedelic rock.

The instruments usually used in String music are bass guitar, drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drum machine, synthesizer etc. which are typically used in pop music throughout the world.

Tata Young is a world acclaimed String singer. She has tasted not just national but international fame as well. Other famous String singers are Loso, big Ass, Farenheit, Joey Boy, Thaitanium, Bird McIntyre etc.

Some famous Thai pop songs are:

1. Chan ruk thur by Tata Young
2. Wan jai by Tata Young
3. Karm chun pai korn by Loso
4. Prik Kee Noo by Bird McIntyre
5. Fan ja by Bird McIntyre

Thai music is an amalgamation of Indian Chinese influences on the traditional Thai music. To download free latest hit Thai pop recently released new Thai songs mp3 or download free rare traditional cultural folk Thai songs mp3 various sites are available online. Free download of Thai songs lyrics; remix Thai songs mp3, Thai songs videos and video clips etc are also available.

Traditional or classical Thai music is not more than 600 years old. It is nonharmonic, linear, and melodic and has a horizontal fundamental organization. There is a central core melody around which the instrumentalist artist improvise. This is known as heterophony or polyphonic stratification. Rhythmically and metrically Thai music is steady in tempo and regular in pulse with little syncopation. The Thai music scale has 7 tones which are equal and has no semitones or mixture of tones.

Classical Thai music is known for its musical ensembles namely Piphat, Khruang Sai and Mahori. Piphat uses percussion and woodwind instruments, Khruang Sai uses string instruments and Mahori uses a mixture of string and percussion instruments and the flute.

Thai music has evolved from traditional that music to Thai pop music also known as String music which is gaining popularity in South East Asia.

Some famous Thai songs are:

1. Wan jai by Tata Young
2. Fan ja by Bird McIntyre
3. Nam Ta Ja Tho by Suraphol Sombatcharoem