Suntharaporn Band Marks 87th Anniversary with Concert and Musical
The Suntharaporn Foundation celebrated the 87th anniversary of the legendary Suntharaporn Band with a two-night concert and musical at Aksra King Power Theatre in Bangkok. The event, held under royal patronage to raise funds, featured over 20 classic songs and a musical theatre production starring prominent Thai artists. Audience members praised the performances and expressed enthusiasm for future Suntharaporn concerts.
The grand concert "87 Years of Suntharee Suntharaporn" concluded beautifully and impressively on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 at the Aksra King Power Theatre. Organized by the Suntharaporn Foundation under the royal patronage of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to raise funds, the event was supported by private partners including King Power Corporation, Kin Group, Advance Info Service, Siam Magnet, and The Platinum Group.
The warm atmosphere featured opening remarks by Em-orn Sriwattanaprapa, chair of the organizing committee and foundation vice-president, before the curtain rose with a tribute song honoring Princess Bajrakitiyabha, performed by Suntharaporn singers alongside the Suntharaporn Band conducted by Narong Netjaroen.
The concert segment then presented over 20 treasured songs including "Kan Napha," "Nueng Nai Duang Jai," "Usasawat," "Rak Mee Kam," "Lakhon Chiwit," "Jangwa Chiwit," "Thang Chiwit," "Kila Hua Jai," "Roeng Suk," "Lan Jan Ranjuan," "Sao Noi Roi Ching," "Waew Rak," "Phi Rak Jao," "Ya Luem Kan Na," "La Kon Sam Praan," "Rua Daeng Kampaeng Leung," and "Khleun Lamoe Fang."
A highlight that drew cheers and awe from the packed hall was the musical theatre piece "Phu Khong Fah The Musical," depicting the tumultuous romance of a young air force officer. It starred notable artists such as "Gun" Napat Inchaiyo, "Muk" Rungrat Mengpanich, "Boom" Saharat Tiempan, "Ja" Prawpetch Triwichapan, "Toto" Thanadech Opasthankun, and "Olly" Tatiya Sonsakun. They seamlessly integrated classic hits like "Phu Khong Fah," "Flower Fueang Fah," "Kratai Ngo," "Man Jai Mai Rak," "Khrai Ja Metta," "Nang Fa Jam Laeng," "Phran Lo Nua," "Jai Trong Kan," "Rai A-wan," "Khid Wai Nai Jai," "Fak Lom Won," "Khong Chit," "Phra Chan Wan Phuen," "Mai Yak Chak Thoe," and "Khae Thi Rak Khrai."
Both the exquisite melody of the songs and the entertainment of the musical left the audience unanimous: if another Suntharaporn concert is held, they will certainly not miss it. The "87 Years of Suntharee Suntharaporn" thus closed its curtain beautifully, befitting the legendary status of Thailand's premier international-caliber band.
