Monkaen Kaenkoon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monkaen Kaenkoon
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| มนต์แคน แก่นคูน | |
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20 July 1973 Yasothon Province, Thailand
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| Other names | Bao Sieng Sud Sanaen |
| Occupation | Singer • Actor |
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Notable work
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Yam Thor Khor To Ha (2009) Trong Nan Kue Na Thee Trong Nee Kue Hua Jai (2012) Hai Khaw Rak Ther Muen Ther Rak Khaw (2016) Sunya Namta Mae (2019) |
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| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | GMM Grammy |
| Associated acts | Mike Phiromphon • Jintara Poonlarp • Tai Orathai • Phai Phongsathon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Branch/service |  Royal Thai Army |
| Years of service | 1994–2022 |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Sergeant |
Monkaen Kaenkoon (Thai: มนต์แคน แก่นคูน, pronounced Mon-kaen Kaen-koon) is a very popular Thai singer. He was born on July 20, 1973. He is famous for singing Mor lam and Luk thung music. These are traditional music styles from the Isan area of Thailand. Monkaen Kaenkoon records his music with Grammy Gold. This is a record label that is part of GMM Grammy. He has many hit songs, including "Rim Fang Nong Harn", "Roang Ngan Pid Kid Hod Nong", and "Trong Nan Kue Na Thee Trong Nee Kue Hua Jai".
Life and Music Career
Monkaen Kaenkoon was born as Kittikun Boonkhamchun. His birthday is July 20, 1973, in Yasothon Province, Thailand. His parents are Thongkham and Somthan Boonkhamchun. He learned how to sing from his father.
He started his music journey early. He even recorded an album with another famous singer, Pornsak Songsaeng. After that, he served in the military for two years. When he finished his military service, he met Sala Khunnawut. Sala Khunnawut helped him become a singer for GMM Grammy.
Monkaen Kaenkoon released his first album with GMM Grammy in 2005. It was called Yang Koay Thee Soi Dieam. Since then, he has released many popular songs. Some of his well-known songs are "Rim Fang Nong Harn", "Roang Ngan Pid Kid Hod Nong", and "Sunya Namta Mae".
In 2019, Monkaen Kaenkoon helped students in need. He gave them scholarships and even helped build homes for some very poor students. In early 2021, he became the most-watched singer on YouTube in Thailand. He even had more viewers than the world-famous girl group Blackpink!
Music Albums
Monkaen Kaenkoon has released many studio albums and singles. Here are some of his main albums:
Studio Albums
| # | Album |
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| 1st | ยังคอยที่ซอยเดิม
(Yang Koay Thee Soai Derm)
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| 2nd | ยามท้อขอโทรหา
(Yam Tor Khor Toe Haa)
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| 3rd | สร้างฝันด้วยกันบ่
(Sang Fan Duai Kan Bor)
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| 4th | โรงงานปิดคิดฮอดน้อง
(Roang Bgan Pit Kid Hot Nong)
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| 5th | ฝันอีกครึ่งต้องพึ่งเธอ
(Fan Eek Krang Tong Pueng Ther)
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| 6th | ตรงนั้นคือหน้าที่ ตรงนี้คือหัวใจ
(Trong Nan Kue Na Thee Trong Nee Kue Hua Jai)
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| 7th | ให้เขารักเธอ เหมือนเธอรักเขา
(Hai Khao Rak Ther Muean Ther Rak Khaw)
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| 8th | อ้ายฮักเขา ตอนเจ้าบ่ฮัก
(Ai Hak Khaw Toan Jao Bor Hak)
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| 9th | ไปรวยเอาดาบหน้า
(Pai Ruay Ao Dabk Nha)
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| 10th | มาเด้อฝันเอย
(Mah Der Fun Oey)
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Singles
- Sun Ya Fung Moon (Cover Version) (Original: Sonti Sommart) (2011)
- Soot Tai Kue Ai Jeb (Cover Version) (Original: Phai Phongsathon) (2015)
- Tee Pueng Kon Glai (Cover Version) (Original: Mike Phiromphon) (2015)
- Hua Jai Kued Hord (Cover Version) (Original: Dang Chittakorn) (2016)
- Kord Kon Nok Jai (Cover Version) (Original: Siriporn Ampaipong) (2020)
Collaborations
- 2009 – Nong Mah Gub Kum Wah Chai (with Kaothip Tidadin) (Original: Maithai Huajaisin)
See also
In Spanish: Monkhaen Kaenkoon para niños
