19 Facts About Aed Carabao

Aed Carabao is the stage name of Yuenyong Opakul He is a singer-songwriter and leader of the Thai rock band Carabao, known for its songs in the "songs for life" genre.

Aed Carabao was born in a Thai Teochew Chinese middle-class family in Tambon Tha Phi Liang, Mueang Suphan Buri, Suphan Buri Province in central Thailand.

Aed Carabao is the third generation of overseas Chinese immigrants living in Thailand.

Aed Carabao has a twin brother who is fellow singer and musician, Yingyong Opakul.

Aed Carabao's grandfather came from a small village in the Fengshun, Meizhou north of Han River, Guangdong.

Aed Carabao's father's named Manus Opakul, who was highly regarded in the local area as a folk philosopher.

Aed Carabao wrote in his autobiography that as a child he had dive in the Tha Chin River that flows through behind his house.

Aed Carabao caught a rare species Siamese tigerfish and sold it to an aquarium shop.

Aed Carabao continued on in his studies at Uthenthawai Vocational School, where he majored in architecture.

Aed Carabao produced the first album of the group Hammer in 1979.

In 1980, Aed Carabao composed the song "Teuk Kwaai Tui" for Hammer to record for their album Bpak Dtai Baan Rao.

Later, Aed Carabao worked with Hammer to come out with an album named Khanchanmueang with a folk-look thung musical style.

Aed Carabao participated in composing songs for a movie starring the singer Phonom Napon in 1981.

Aed Carabao has since toured in Europe, Japan, and the US.

Aed Carabao has not limited himself to the role of song artist only, but hosts television programs and composes music for movies.

Aed Carabao has acted in several movies and has composed musical public service announcements on issues or to advertise a project.

Aed Carabao is a keen observer of the Thai political and social scene.

Aed Carabao has composed songs on salient events affecting the country:.

Aed Carabao was a joint investment by Sathien Setthasit, Nutchamai Thanombooncharoen, and Aed Carabao.