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Pong Pathompong Rocks Thunder Dome in Epic Legacy Concert

Thai rock icon Pong Pathompong held a career-spanning 'Pong Rock Legacy' concert at Bangkok's Thunder Dome, performing hits from The Olarn Project, The Sun, and his solo work over three hours. Guest artists including Ingfa Waraha, Methi Labanun, and musicians from multiple generations joined him on stage, creating a memorable night that blended rock energy with emotional family moments and elaborate production.

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Rock legend Pong Pathompong brought his entire musical journey to the stage in the 'Pong Rock Legacy' concert, joined by surprise guest Ingfa Waraha for a night of singing, dancing, and special performances. The three-hour show at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani, traced his career from The Olarn Project and The Sun to his solo hits, culminating in a powerful rock finale that left the audience deeply moved.

The concert opened with 'Are You Ready to Rock,' followed by 'Fire Bat,' 'Think for Yourself,' and 'Lost,' setting a full-throttle rock atmosphere. Methi Labanun then joined for 'For You,' 'You'll Never Walk Alone,' and 'A Step in the Sea,' the latter accompanied by a Navy VTR adding deeper meaning.

A major highlight was the gathering of artists across generations: Q of Flure performed 'Rocker' and 'Tell Yourself'; O Olarn delivered The Olarn Project classics 'Don't Stop,' 'Fire of Desire,' and 'Replace Worry'; Nap of The Nap added intensity with 'Iron Ear Person.' The set continued with The Sun and Hin Lek Fai hits 'Hard Mouth Soft Heart,' 'Accept,' 'Best Already,' 'Vampire,' and 'Cat Woman.'

Ingfa Waraha brought a fresh dimension, first appearing in 'Cat Woman' with a dance routine, then blending folk vibes with rock in 'Too Easy' alongside Pong. Her rendition of 'Faith,' merging spoken word, singing, and grand staging, became one of the night's most memorable moments.

Pong's daughter Angie added family warmth with 'Symptoms' and 'My Heart Follows You,' before a special segment fusing Indian and Chinese musical styles drew laughter and delight. The show closed with 'Power of Love' and 'Fight' reigniting the rock spirit, a grand finale 'Faith' with Q and Nap, and an encore of 'Suspicious' and 'Cat Woman.'

Behind the scenes, the MasterPeet Concert team, led by producer Pee Peera, meticulously curated songs and stories from each phase of Pong's life, ensuring a seamless, distinctive production through lighting, sound, effects, and VTR.

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