Thai songs are known for their unique South East Asian melodies. The listener of a Thai song would be amazed by the depth and timbre contained in the music of Thailand.
The traditional Thai song is deeply influenced by the musical cultures of India and China. The musical tradition of the two countries have influenced Thai music from its earliest recorded period in history. The traditional songs of Thailand have no system of notation. The singing in Thai culture was part of an oral tradition and the songs are handed down through generations of musically inclined Thais. Contemporary Thai songs are heavily influenced by western culture. The list of genres in modern Thai song includes Pop, Rock, Cultural, Techno, Spiritual and Classic.
The traditional Thai song includes music like Luk thung, Mor lam and Kantrum. Luk thung is Thai country music in its modern avatar. This unique variety of Thai song came into existence in the middle of the 20th century. The songs reflect the angst of existence of rural Thais. Electronic Luk thung is immensely popular among the modern Thailand population. Mor lam owes its origins to the Isan region of north-east Thailand. There are approximately 15 variants of the traditional mor lam. Kantrum is a type of popular dance music found in the country's border regions with Cambodia.
