Jakrapun Kornburiteerachote
Jakrapun Kornburiteerachote (Thai: จักรพันธ์ ครบุรีธีรโชติ) (born 13 September 1968), or stage name Got Jakrapun (ก๊อท จักรพันธ์, formerly ก๊อต จักรพรรณ์), is a famous Thai Luk thung singer. His alias is Prince of Luk thung (เจ้าชายลูกทุ่ง).[1][2] He has many popular songs including Ruk Koon Ying Gwah Krai, Som Wung Nah Krub, Tan Kwarm Kid Teung, Jai Sah Ra Parb, Taung Mee Suk Wan etc. Early lifeHe was born in Nakhon Ratchasima. He is of partly American descent. His father was an American soldier and he has a Thai mother. Musical careerAt age 19, after leaving his hometown, he ended up in Pattaya singing in a dining club. This is where the talent scout for GMM Grammy, Mr. Katearun Lertpipak, found him and realized that he has found a treasure for Grammy. Katearun asked him to record his singing for him, which Jakrapun did and sent to him. Mr.Katearun was impressed and went to Rewat Buddhinan of Grammy immediately. After Rewat listened to the tape, he left the recording session and headed for Pattaya to see him. Rewat brought him to Grammy to be cultured and prepared to be the wonderful singer and performer that he is today. Rewat told him that many years ago "you will be rank first luk thung music star", and as usual he was right. He always gave Rewat thanks and credit for who he is today. DiscographyStudio albums
Cover albums
PhilanthropyIn 2018, he donated millions to the Siriraj Hospital and Chulabhorn Hospital.[3][4] In 2020, he donated financial aid to seven hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] References
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