Charin Nantanakorn

Charin Nantanakorn
ชรินทร์ นันทนาคร
Nantanakorn in 2020
Born
Mai Wattanathanin

(1933-02-01)1 February 1933
Died20 August 2024(2024-08-20) (aged 91)
Bangkok, Thailand
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actor
  • Film director
  • Film producer
Spouses
ChildrenThree (two daughters with Sapan and one with Petchara but died)
Awards1998 National Artist Performing Arts (International Thai Songs - Sing)

Charin Nanthanakorn (formerly Charin Ngam-muang) (1 February 1933 – 20 August 2024) was a Thai artist, singer, actor, film director, and producer. He was recognized by the National Cultural Commission as a National Artist Performing Arts in 1998 (International Thai Songs - Sing). His second marriage was with Petchara Chaowarat, a former actor in Thailand and a National Artist Performing Arts, nicknamed "Heroine Eyes Honey Drops".

Charin Nantanakorn co-created the song "Psalm Maharaja", which won him the "Conch Ngern" honorary award for using art to create patriotism and support the monarchy.

Nantanakorn sang international Thai songs mixed with traditional Thai songs. He recorded about 1,500 songs.