Noknoi Uraiporn (; born 11 October 1957) is a famous Thai Luk thung and Mor lam singer. She is the leader of Mor lam band, Sieang Isan (เสียงอีสาน). She has many popular songs including "Nok Jaa", "Loei Wela Kid Hod", "Mon Phleng Sieng Isan", "Phab Tay Winyan Rak", etc.
Early life Noknoi was born as Urai Sihawong () on 11 October 1957 in Sisaket Province. She is the daughter of Som and Phan Sihawong.
Career She started performing in 1970 in a contest. She appeared in many music contests, and often won. After that, she became popular and joined Mor lam band "Phetpinthong" presented by Nophadon Duangporn. In 1975, she released "Nok Ja" and took the stage name Noknoi Uraiporn.
She left Phetpinthong in 1975, and married Maiyakit Chimluang. After that, she founded a Mor Iam band by herself named Sieng Isan. This failed due to lack of performance in a show. She left music for 10 years. She then created another Mor lam band which became popular. It discovered many Mor lam singers including Poyfai Malaiporn,ไม่ใช่หมอลำขี้ไก่ขี้กา เปิดบ้าน "ปอยฝ้าย มาลัยพร" ราคา 10 ล้าน! สยามดารา Saengaroon Boonyoo, Siriporn Ampaipong and Maithai Huajaisin. She sang and wrote Mor lam songs, including "Mor lam Glon". Her band appeared around Thailand and other countries. She was called "Queen of Mor lam" of the 21st-century.
Personal life She was charged with property fraud in 2019, because she was unable to repay debts totalling 3.8 million baht (or $125,000).
Discography
Studio albums
Khoi Rak Jak Siang Phin Phi Ja Songsan Phu Pae Hen Jai Phi Jon Lam Doen Khon Kaen Prayuk Phi Thit Mai Na Tam Nok Noi Lam Phloen Ro Rak Nakrop Sao Rong Namtan (1994) Nok Jaa (1996) Ya Duan Rak (1997) Sao Hang Krueang (1998) Dao Mai Luem Din (1999) Ba Kai Ti (2000) Hua Jai Gai Chon (2001) Mon Phleng Siang Isan (2002) Yang Hak Yang Koi (2003) Thang Hak Thang Jai (2004) Mae Luk Onlaweng (2005) Namta Mia (2006) DJ Jai Ngao (2007) Rot Fai Sai Namta (2008) Ying Diao Mue Nueng (2009) Fa Bo Mi Fon (2010) Sao Thao Kap Bao Lao Khao (2012)
Singles "Mae Mai Pai Daeng" (2023) "Sawan Ban Na" (2025) "Khwan Kaew Ma Su Khing" () – Khemjira OST (2025)
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2025Ta Khon Thin Supporting role
Television series YearTitleRoleNotes2023Spirit of Magic MicAunt SonSupporting role2024Thian Son SaengYa Srinuan2025KhemjiraGrandma Si Boonheung
Awards She received the 2016 "Hemaraj" award as an "Original Person in Culture".
References