Charin Nanthanakorn, born February 1, 1933, in Chiang Mai, Siam, was a Thai
singer, actor, film director, and producer. After training with composer Kru
Salai Krailert, he debuted singing interludes in 1949 with the song "Duangjai
Nai Fun" and followed with "Adonis Lament" in 1951, going on to record about
1,500 songs that blended international Thai tunes with traditional melodies. His
album releases include Nai Fun Atsachan Aeng Rak (2003) and Klom Phaendin
(2009). In 1998, the National Cultural Commission named him a National Artist in
Performing Arts, and he earned the Conch N...