A night out with Thanin

Veteran luk krung crooner Thanin Intarathep, known for his stirring and gentle vocals will be back on stage at Bangkok Convention Centre of Central Lat Phrao on April 21 at 8pm in the concert “This Is Me!”.

Thanin, now 69, will be singing such timeless times as “Rak Aoey”, “Muean Khon La Fak Fah”, “Nok Khamin”, “Hak Roo Sak Nid”, “Namta Ruang Lang Puang Malai”, “Khad Chan Laew Ther Ja Roo Suek” and “Thammai Thueng Tong Pen Rao”. He will be backed by Ton Sieng, the same band who provided the music for Srisalai Suchartwuthi’s show.

The singer recently held a press conference at Mello Yello and performed a mini show that featured such much-loved numbers forever hits such as “Chan Thook Sai Rai” and “Chan Wannee”. His guests at the upcoming concert include khlui master Thanis Sriklindee, female vocalist Isariya Khuprasert and Hathaichanok “Sai” Suansri, a likay performed turned singer promoting her debut album and a daughter of famous likay performer Pongsak Suansri.

The pub and restaurant at RCA was packed with celebrities including Krung Srivilai, Viyada Umarin, Lalana Sulawal, Champaign X, Vinai Panthurak, Pimpatiparn Puengthamjit, Seping Chaiyasan, and Sompong Wannapinyo.

Concert-goers will be able to pick up Thanin’s CDs at a stall outside the venue. Proceeds for sales will be donated to Wat Phrabat Nampu in Lopburi.

Tickets cost from Bt1,000 to Bt2,500 at Thai Ticket Major. Call (02) 262 3456 or visit to www.ThaiTicketMajor.com. Members of Mittare Insurance and Best Mittare Club cardholders receive a 10 per cent discount.