Tai Orathai, An Ambassador for Thai Music, Beauty, Grace and Elegance.

I had ventured to the Sunee Grand Hotel and Convention Centre here in Ubon Ratchathani to watch a free concert of a Thai superstar who I have the utmost respect for. But before I could watch the star attraction I had to endure more dancing and singing.

Thankfully this man who I have seen before and is blind took to the stage, he plays the ‘kaen’ a Thai instrument, and I can truthfully tell you I was gob smacked by him the first time I ever saw him play. If you have ever tried to play the kaen it is incredibly hard. This man was the best I had heard play the kaen. He launched into a minute solo that was really well received.

This is a very popular Thai folk singer and I have seen her many times before, her voice is astonishing, her level of notes and how she vocal dances as I call it is astonishing. Thai folk music has a very strong following in Isaan.

There was some more dancing to be seen, traditional Thai dancing to the folk songs.

The show lasted a good 45 minutes but I was happy to endure this as it was top quality.

Finally the time came for the main attraction, after waiting close to 3 hours the startling, graceful, and amazing person that is Tai Orathai took to the stage. Tai is a Thai country singer and has a huge following across Thailand.

Tai Orathai is all class. There are so many untalented Thai bands, especially girl bands that rely on flesh and sexual innuendo to sell their music while lip-syncing. I cannot stand this type of artist or group. Actually this is a world music problem of today. Image takes precedent over talent.

Tai Orathai doesn’t need this, her voice is something you need to hear live and marvel at this amazing gift that she shares with us.

The way she conducts herself is a credit to her and her family. She is always so poised and elegant. She is the role model that many Thai girls need to endeavor to be like.

Tai sings songs with meaning, her lyrics often tell a beautiful story.



It was so heartwarming to see a crowd of not jut middle aged and old crooners, but also many young Thais who wanted to see their idol sing and if lucky, touch her.

This is Tai, after each song she thanks the crowd for their applause with a Thai ‘wai’, elegance and grace surrounds this lady.

It was such a pleasure watching Tai sing her songs with such meaning; I left with a huge grin and was so happy to see her perform again. She will be performing again on the 25th of this month with some other stars at a concert near my house.

Below there are some of Tai Orathai’s songs, there are plenty of her songs that you can find by simply searching her name through Google.

Ging Kow Ler Yang (Isaan for have you eaten yet, already)

This song is about her partner and if he had eaten, yet? She's worried about him as he works really hard and she thinks of him all day. When he gets home, she will cook for him a wonderful meal. She really appreciates what he does for her. She hopes he doesn’t work too hard.

It is a beautiful song and her voice is just simply stunning.

Kor Kae Roo Kao (I Only Want News)


I am sorry for the poor quality pictures, I will make up for this on the 25th of July and I am hoping to interview her on the night. I spoke to owner of Sunee Grand Hotel and they were contacting her management for me. So my fingers are crossed.

Brunty