Aed Carabao

Aed Carabao (Thai: แอ๊ด คาราบาว, RTGS: Aet Kharabao) is the stage name of Yuenyong Opakul (Thai: ยืนยง โอภากุล, RTGS: yuen-yong o-phakun; born 9 November 1954) He is a singer-songwriter and leader of the Thai rock band Carabao, known for its songs in the "songs for life" genre.

Aed Carabao

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แอ๊ด คาราบาว
Aed in 2009
Born
Yuenyong Opakul

(1954-11-09) 9 November 1954
Mueang Suphan Buri, Suphan Buri, Thailand
Other namesAed Carabao
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
  • writer
  • presenter
  • Investor
  • Entrepreneur
Years active1979 – present
SpouseLinchong Opakul
Children
  • Nicha "Zen" Opakul (daughter)
  • Natcha "Zeen" Opakul (daughter)
  • Warraman "Zorro" Opakul (son)
Parents
  • Manus Opakul (father)
  • Jongjin Sae-ung (mother)
RelativesYingyong "Eed" Opakul (twin brother)
Musical career
Genres
  • Rock
  • Phleng phuea chiwit
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • mouth organ
LabelsWarner Music Thailand
Member ofCarabao
WebsiteOfficial website

In October 2022, the governor of Suphan Buri province filed a defamation complaint with Thai police; Yuenyong Opakul "called the governor names as he slammed him for not inviting him to play at an annual fair in" his hometown; Yuenyong Opakul has apologised.

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