Eight Finalists Vie for Mor Lam Boy Group Title
The "Bunlang Mor Lam" competition finale airs live on Channel 7HD and CH7ON on November 12, where eight finalists compete to form Thailand's first Mor Lam boy group. The event features performances by three major Mor Lam troupes and a star-studded judging panel, with public voting via the CH7ON app determining part of the outcome.
The final round of "Bunlang Mor Lam" airs live on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Channel 7HD, with full coverage from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the CH7ON app. Eight finalists battle to form the industry's first "Mor Lam Boy Group," accompanied by big-stage productions from three leading Mor Lam troupes: Rabiab Wathasin, Prathom Bantheng Sin, and Silpin Phuthai. A special performance by all 60 contestants will add color and emotion to the night.
The judging panel features top artists Sunaree Rachasima, Beil Pathumrat, and Bank-Ratthawich Ananphrasit, joined by senior figures from the Mor Lam world: Por E-Phakdee Phonlam (Rabiab Wathasin), Dab S. Prathom Bantheng Sin (Prathom Bantheng Sin), Por Wirapong Wongsin (Silpin Phuthai), Mae Kru Chiwawan Damnoen (Thailand's first female Mor Lam star and National Artist), legendary performer Mae Kai-Prasana Wongsi, and hit songwriter Big Phumarin.
Scoring combines judges' scores, studio audience votes, and public voting via the CH7ON app (https://www.ch7.com/bunlangmorlam/vote). Free voting is open until the end of the second commercial break during the live broadcast.
Meet the eight finalists: MPOP 01 Ti Pattaraphol from Ubon Ratchathani – a young teacher dreaming of becoming an artist to build a house for his mother, winning hearts with his smile. MPOP 02 Potter Thanarat from Khon Kaen – a leading man from Prathom Bantheng Sin who turned from a troubled student to a standout dancer. MPOP 03 Diamond Natchaphak from Kalasin – son of famed artist Mai Thai, following his father's path with natural singing and stage presence. MPOP 04 Newton Chanawat, 15, from Kalasin – praised by judge Sunaree as "small but fiery" for his impressive performance. MPOP 05 Teo Kiatphong from Nakhon Ratchasima – a charismatic Rabiab Wathasin performer with standout vocals and movement. MPOP 06 Tan Thirawat from Khon Kaen – a handsome dream-chaser with an appealing voice and distinctive Lam dance. MPOP 07 Sen Chintai from Chiang Rai – a Mor Lam enthusiast dubbed a "Golden Boy" by judges for his excellent delivery. MPOP 08 Tao-E Satit from Loei – a multi-talented leading man from Prathom Bantheng Sin.