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He was born Somsien Phanthong[5] in Sing Buri province. He finished in secondary 6 from Sing Buri School.
Career
In 1961, he debuted on stage in Luk thung Chula Rat band.[5] The head of Mongkol Amatayakala heard him competing with Porn Phirom and asked Chai to join his band.[citation needed]
He recorded many popular tunes, including "Miea Phee Mee Choo", "Sib Ha Yok Yok", "Malai Dok Rak", "Ruea Lom Nai Nong", "Mae Sue Mae Chak", "Tham Boon Ruam Chat", "Phoe Luk Oon" and "Luk Sao Krai Noe".[citation needed]
He interrupted his performing career in the 1970s, because of his parents death and other challenges he was facing during that time.[clarification needed] He returned to performing in 1989.
