The Thai rock band called Loso was one of the most popular band during late 1990s in Thailand. They played love and rock songs.
This band was from Nakorn Ratchasima. Loso means "Low Society", so showing their humble origin. Loso was based around singer and guitarist Sek Loso. Now the band has been split up.
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The band Carabao is mixing Thai folk instruments with western rock music. It has given one the famous rock band in Thailand and in many Asian countries. Their songs for life (เพลงชีวิต) are especially famous. This kind of music became famous through the 1970s political agitation.
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Their songs often deal about social and political issues,
demanding justice and dealing with the burden of ordinary Thai people.
They do have love songs and philosophical songs that carry universal ideas.
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The band leader and singer is called Ed Carabao. He is also involved in many business such as energy drinks.
plaeng pear chiwit emerged in the period of student uprisings in the 1970s were used by the left-wing groups and played in universities and at protests plaeng pluk jai Some musical bands mixed regional music and instruments with western instruments. Most of the songs presented social problem, the suffering of farmers, labourers and women, called for the American and Japanese to be driven out, and condemned the authoritarian government. The concept of Buddhism, especially the law of karma, does not encourage the people to struggle against tyranny - rather; it seeks to support the maintenance of status quo. The Caravan band - p241 The contents of music for life did not mobilize people to fight for their rights but rather presented the stories and feelings of individuals Essence of life and the misery of people such as prostitutes, slum-dwellers, peasants Fate of poor people luk krung and luk thung 77 + 81| Click on the loudspeaker |
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Some groups like Labanoon and Silly Fools are famous in Thailand.
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Guests to Hard Rock Cafe in Bangkok are greeted by a tuk-tuk, crashing out of the building.
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