When I first got here, I have to admit, it didn't sound all that great. But the more you listen, the better it sounds. The only club in Nong Khai, Bar-Nana, is a very strange place indeed. There's no dancefloor, just an array of tables (with free pop-corn!) that allow the Thai's to dance only with their friends, and only around their table. It's not so bad- you get table service and you're allowed to take in your own Whisky! A Cheap night out by all accounts. The music they play is a mixture of a live band only playing Thai music, and proper poppy westerm dance music in between sets. I didn't think much of the band at first, but now they remind me of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, in the early days. Everyone is singing along to the songs they play, clearly as well as Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber (what all the cool kids listen to over here) they're listening to some pretty catchy Thai music too.
...And I actually love it. It's happy catchy reggae at its best, and I guarantee anyone who has been to SE Asia this year will know this song.
A music lesson from Hin, The 10 year old rascal from Isara
I'm sure he's going to be a pop star when he's older. He's got the moves, he's got the attitude, and he's got taste....well its good for a 10 year old anyway!
This song is a mixture of Thai and English, and all the kids LOVE it. I actually find myself singing along to it a lot these days...
Thats all I have on the Thai music front for now. My friend Danielle has moved over to Thailand to become a Thai singing sensation, I have no doubt she will be able to add some more music to the mix at a later date!
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As far as I am aware, all Thai nightclubs are like this ... They don't seem to understand the dancefloor phenomenon. On the plus side, you always have somewhere safe to place your drink and handbag, and you never lose your friends or have to interact with random leering drunkards. On the negative side, there is only really enough space to jiggle as opposed to dancing properly and having the room to express yourself. Personally, I'd rather have a proper dance any day of the week!!!
Lauren, have you been exposed to the wonders of Korean pop yet? Korean girl groups are seriously big where we are! They are bloody brilliant, tacky pop to the extreme! I'm sure you'll know this song :-) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISEoXdHb4W4
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