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Artist
Bird Thongchai
12+ albums
thaimale vocaliststhailandAsianthai pop
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Thongchai "Bird" McIntyre (born Albert Thongchai McIntyre, December 8, 1958 in Bangkok, Thailand) is a Thai pop singer who released his debut album in 1986. He is also sometimes known as Bird Thongchai, Thongchai McIntyre (Thai: ธงไชย แมคอินไตย์), Pe Bird (elder brother Bird) or simply Bird The Superstar No.1 of Thailand. He is the most successful singer in Thailand, having sold more than 20 million albums. Thongchai McIntyre or "Bird Thongchai" is best known for his string (Thai pop) and luk thung (Thai Country) music. He has also acted in numerous films, on television, musicals, and in commercials. Thongchai McIntyre was born in Bangkok in 1958 to parents James and Udom McIntyre. His family were musicians, hence he enjoyed an upbringing in a musical environment. His father died when Bird was still a child. He started working in a bank as an officer. While working in a bank, he had a chance to meet the famous Thai TV producer "Kai Varayuth" who saw entertainment talent in Bird. Bird played his first TV series with Kai while still working in a bank. This role revealed his talent. His most memorable role was that of Captain Kobori from Koo Kam, a tragic love story between a Japanese soldier (played by Bird) and a local Thai girl during the World War II where he starred in both a TV series and reprised his role in the 1996 film adaptation, Sunset at Chaophraya. He reached the height of his musical career in the early nineties. Among his best-known songs are Duay Rak Lae Pook
