Saiyan Nirandorn was once a beloved former Luk Thung singer popular with the public. "Saiyan Nirandorn" The owner of the song "Rong Tao Na Hong" which was widely known in the 1990s and became very popular in 1992. Currently, Saiyan Nirandorn has left the entertainment industry and moved to live in Chaiyaphum Province, his hometown, where he runs a restaurant to support himself.
- Saiyan Nirandorn, also known as Noi Somsak Phumak, was a beloved Luk Thung singer with a voice style reminiscent of the late Saiyan Sanya.
- Saiyan Nirandorn originally hails from Chatturat District, Chaiyaphum Province.
- Saiyan Nirandorn gained recognition with the song "Sukhothai Ratom," which was a remake of a famous song by Phet Photharam. However, he became nationally famous with the hit "Rong Tao Na Hong," written by teacher Sla Khunwut. He also had other songs such as "Rak Tae Khae Phi Chai" and "Ok Hak Jak Cafe," releasing works continuously with "Topline Music."
- Before his decline, Saiyan Nirandorn began suffering from various health problems, which prevented him from performing and led to his disappearance from the music scene.
- In 2016, rumors circulated that the once-famous singer had fallen on hard times, working as a motorcycle taxi driver and running a small noodle stall in Bangkok with his family.
- Later, Saiyan Nirandorn became seriously ill and returned to his hometown to recover. He ordained as a monk at a temple in Chatturat District, Chaiyaphum, and news of him then went quiet.
- Around 2018, reports emerged that Saiyan Nirandorn had opened a som tam (papaya salad) shop along Highway 201 between Chatturat and Nong Bua Khok in Chatturat District, Chaiyaphum. At that time, few recognized him until he introduced himself as "Saiyan Nirandorn," the voice behind the once-famous song "Rong Tao Na Hong."
- According to reports, Saiyan Nirandorn revealed that after his singing career dwindled, life was quite tough. He did not give up and worked as a motorcycle taxi driver for a while, then ran a small noodle stall in Bangkok, but that was unsuccessful. He eventually returned home to regroup.
After ordination, his health improved, so he left the monkhood to care for his family and farm cassava and rice like other villagers. Although his appearance lacked the glamour he once had as a beloved star.
By chance, he met a kind benefactor who generously donated land to build a som tam shop. Initially a small stall, the benefactor later invested several hundred thousand baht to construct a larger restaurant without expecting anything in return and charged no rent. The "Isan Kitchen" restaurant attracts both regular and occasional customers.
On days without singing engagements or other duties, Saiyan said he makes som tam for customers continuously. Some patrons recognize him and request that he sing for them.
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