Suraphol Sombatcharoen
Suraphol Sombatcharoen | |
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สุรพล สมบัติเจริญ | |
| Born | Lamduan Sombatcharoen 25 September 1930 Tha Phi Liang, Suphan Buri, Siam |
| Died | 16 August 1968 (aged 37) Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
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| Spouse | Srinuan Tannawanit |
| Children | 5 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Luk thung |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1953–1968 |
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| Formerly of | Suraphol Sombatcharoen Band |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Branch | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Service years | 1950–1968 |
| Rank | Flight Sergeant Second Class |
| Unit | RTAF Music Division |
Suraphol Sombatcharoen (Thai: สุรพล สมบัติเจริญ; 25 September 1930 – 16 August 1968) was a Thai singer-songwriter. Dubbed the "King of Luk Thung", he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of luk thung music. In 2016, he was posthumously honored as a Burapasilpin in the field of performing arts by Princess Sirindhorn. He also served in the Royal Thai Air Force from 1950 until his assassination by gunshot in 1968.