{"id":10474,"date":"2025-04-10T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10474"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:48:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:48:02","slug":"the-85-year-old-first-queen-of-country-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=10474","title":{"rendered":"The 85-year-old first queen of country music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thai country music pioneer Pongsri Woranuch, widely celebrated as a defining figure in Luk Thung, passed away at the age of 85. Her son confirmed that she peacefully departed at home early Sunday morning after a long struggle with a severe lung condition\u2014described variously as cancer or chronic lung disease\u2014that had led to multiple hospitalizations in recent months. In a heartfelt Facebook post, her son shared, \u201cAnd then Mom got on the last express train and left us. No more agony, no more lonely frigid nights. Please forgive me, Mom, if I have done anything wrong, either in words or deeds.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"fsvny69fee5170ddea\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.fsvny69fee5170ddea {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.fsvny69fee5170ddea {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.fsvny69fee5170ddea {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.fsvny69fee5170ddea {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.fsvny69fee5170ddea {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Her loss has sent ripples of grief through fans and fellow artists across Thailand and beyond. A funeral service is scheduled for April 17 in Nakhon Pathom, where the legacy of a woman whose music touched countless lives will be honored.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-6638610645332968&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3343016698&amp;adf=3318573824&amp;pi=t.aa~a.23905774~i.3~rp.4&amp;w=780&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1744299993&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3462236420&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=780x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmardinolay.com%2F2025%2F04%2F10%2Fthe-85-year-old-first-queen-of-country-music%2F&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=195&amp;rw=780&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM1LjAuNzA0OS40MiIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM1LjAuNzA0OS40MiJdLFsiTm90LUEuQnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNS4wLjcwNDkuNDIiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1744299993786&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1285&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20250408&amp;mjsv=m202504070101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D7e1fda88d5dd15a0%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DALNI_Mb5CfkCYVCRpBfsAwXVBkHZGFA6QQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000fdd7af89c0a%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DALNI_Man5Mv06_2Z95c7fjaGwImIt2GXAg&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3Df5ddee4e43a59ef6%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DAA-AfjZtp9DpyTT35XGSZ6NAGBGc&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=134730498423&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=368&amp;ady=1505&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95355973%2C95355975%2C42531705%2C95354564%2C95357877%2C31091503%2C31084487%2C95356798&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=3668538376120687&amp;tmod=1008133054&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fmardinolay.com%2F%3Fs%3DThe%2B85-year-old%2Bfirst%2Bqueen%2Bof%2Bcountry%2Bmusic%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawJkxyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuR-2J46FgJAIvPU3ua3sNI2QLXyfhES7WLCLdxag6IEvTSzhzl06UhM-X3s_aem_iLgdhtscqDMa7mO9yWjEpw&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuNy4y~CAEQBBoHMS4xNTAuMA..&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=101\" name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"780\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CIinleznzYwDFaLhuwgdqO02WA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Born in 1939 in Chai Nat, a province in central Thailand, Pongsri began her artistic journey as a teenager in a small touring theater troupe. Singing short performances between acts, she quickly captured the public\u2019s attention, and her debut song was recorded in 1955\u2014a sign of the early popularity that would define her career. Soon after, joining the band of famed Thai vocalist Suraphol Sombatcharoen, she emerged onto the national stage. It was during these formative years that she honed the passionate storytelling style and distinctive high-pitched voice that would forever shape Luk Thung, Thai country music\u2019s soulful narrative of longing, love, home, and adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her decades-long career, Pongsri Woranuch became synonymous with Luk Thung, melding traditional Thai culture with contemporary and foreign musical influences. Her innovative approach not only redefined the genre but also broadened its appeal, introducing it to audiences both within Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Classics such as \u201cDuang Phitsawas\u201d (Urgent Love), \u201cKod Mon Non Nao\u201d (Hugging a Pillow on a Cold Night), and \u201cNam Ta Mia Luang\u201d (Tears of a Wife) remain cherished by fans who continue to perform her timeless songs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-6638610645332968&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3343016698&amp;adf=83760943&amp;pi=t.aa~a.23905774~i.7~rp.4&amp;w=780&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1744299993&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3462236420&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=780x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmardinolay.com%2F2025%2F04%2F10%2Fthe-85-year-old-first-queen-of-country-music%2F&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=195&amp;rw=780&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM1LjAuNzA0OS40MiIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM1LjAuNzA0OS40MiJdLFsiTm90LUEuQnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNS4wLjcwNDkuNDIiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1744299993786&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1284&amp;idt=1&amp;shv=r20250408&amp;mjsv=m202504070101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D7e1fda88d5dd15a0%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DALNI_Mb5CfkCYVCRpBfsAwXVBkHZGFA6QQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000fdd7af89c0a%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DALNI_Man5Mv06_2Z95c7fjaGwImIt2GXAg&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3Df5ddee4e43a59ef6%3AT%3D1738611893%3ART%3D1744299990%3AS%3DAA-AfjZtp9DpyTT35XGSZ6NAGBGc&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C780x280&amp;nras=4&amp;correlator=134730498423&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=368&amp;ady=2206&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95355973%2C95355975%2C42531705%2C95354564%2C95357877%2C31091503%2C31084487%2C95356798&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=3668538376120687&amp;tmod=1008133054&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fmardinolay.com%2F%3Fs%3DThe%2B85-year-old%2Bfirst%2Bqueen%2Bof%2Bcountry%2Bmusic%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawJkxyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuR-2J46FgJAIvPU3ua3sNI2QLXyfhES7WLCLdxag6IEvTSzhzl06UhM-X3s_aem_iLgdhtscqDMa7mO9yWjEpw&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuNy4y~CAEQBBoHMS4xNTAuMA..&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=112\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"780\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJmhl-znzYwDFXeFUAYdmfAr1A\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In 1992, she was honored as only the second Luk Thung singer in history to receive the prestigious title of Thai National Artist\u2014a recognition that celebrated both her vocal mastery and her significant contribution to promoting Thai folk music on a global stage. Her authentic cultural expression and emotive delivery resonated deeply with Thai communities around the world, securing her legacy as one of the most influential voices in the genre.<\/p>\n<p>Pongsri Woranuch\u2019s passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thai country music pioneer Pongsri Woranuch, widely celebrated as a defining figure in Luk Thung, passed away at the age of 85. 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