Tai Orathai

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Tai Orathai (born Orathai Dabkham) is a Thai singer and actress known for Luk Thung and Mor Lam music. She was born on March 27, 1980, in Na Chaluai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. She is also nicknamed Sao Dok Yaah, meaning "Miss Grass Flower," a name that comes from her debut album. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Ramkhamhaeng University.

Biography
- Early life: Tai’s parents separated when she was 11. She then lived with her grandmother, Khun Yai Thongkham Kaewthong, and helped raise her three younger siblings.
- Stage name: Tai Orathai; sometimes called Sao Dok Yaah (Miss Grass Flower).

Career highlights
- Genre and work: Tai is a prominent Luk Thung singer from Isan, blending traditional Thai country music with contemporary styles.
- Notable works: Dok Ya Nai Pa Poon (2002) and Si Te Nong Hai Bok Nae (2017) are among her well-known releases.
- Education: She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication at Ramkhamhaeng University.

Studio albums
1) Dok Ya Nai Pa Poon (2002) — includes songs such as Duak Yah Nai Pah Poon and other tracks.
2) Kho Jai Gun Now (2004)
3) Kon Glai Mur Glai Bahn (2005)
4) Song Jai Mah Glai Chit (2006)
5) Mah Jark Din (2007)
6) Kon Nai Kwarm Kid Hot (2008)
7) Fun Young Glai Jai Young Now (2010)
8) Mai Raung Hai Mai Chai Mai Jeb (2010)
9) Plai Gauy Kaung Kwarm Hug (2012)
10) Chaochai Khong Chiwit (2014)
11) Fhak Proongnee Wai Kab Ai (2017)
12) Sang Dai Sang Leaw (2018)

Special albums
- Yoo Nai Jai Sa Mur (2004)
- Look Toong Guitar waan (2005)
- Par Sar Ruk Jark Duak Yah (2007)
- Mho Lum Duak Yah (2009)
- Par Sar Ruk Jark Duak Yah 2 (2013)
- Tarm Hoy Esarn 3-4 (2013)

Collaborations
- 2003 – Duay Rak Lae Chuen Chom (with Siriporn Ampaipong and Mike Phiromphon)
- 2005 – Kon Gai Bur Kow (with Parapon Parakongseng)
- 2009 – Kob Kun Ter Tee Hai Jai (with Jakrapun Kornburiteerachote)
- 2011 – Kwarm Ngao Bok Hai Rao Glai Gun (with Jakrapun Kornburiteerachote)

Filmography (TV series)
- Poo Pi Tak Rak Ter (2006) — Channel 5
- Mad Ded Sing Thong (2015) — Channel 9 MCOT HD
- Heng Heng Heng (2015–2016) — Channel One 31
- Dao Charat Faa (2018) — Channel One 31
- Mong Kut Doak Ya (2020) — Channel One 31
- Ta Yat Pun Kao Nhiaw (2022) — Channel One 31
- Dung Tau Ra Nee (2024) — Channel One 31

Other songs
- Pong Lang Ee Nang Der
- Lo So Bow Luk
- Iong Gam Koy

Tai Orathai remains an influential figure in Thai country music, continuing to release albums and appear on screen, celebrated for bringing Luk Thung and Isan styles to a wider audience.