Thinlamphone Mahavong (), known mononymously as Thinla, is a Laotian singer-songwriter whose music blends traditional mor lum with contemporary genres, including pop, R&B and dance. She is set to represent Laos in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand with the song "Bae".
Biography Early life Mahavong is from Khong, Champasak, Laos. In 2006, she moved with her family to the capital, Vientiane. She studied singing, traditional Lao khap-lam performance and dance at the National School of Arts in Vientiane.
2015—2021: start of career Thinla began her music career in 2015 after signing with Nakhar Media, releasing music under the stage name Dork Ya Thinlamphone (). Her debut song, "Nong Tai Si Hai Num Bor" (), was released that year and received almost 15 million views on YouTube following its release. She subsequently toured Laos and Thailand in 2016 and 2017. Her contract with Nakhar Media ended around 2018–2019.
In November 2018, she participated in the Chinese Singing Competition held in Vientiane, where she won first place representing Laos.
In 2019, she released her first collaboration with Laotian musician Zamio P, "Na Na Na" ().
In January 2020, she placed second at the Hạ Long International Music Festival (HALOMUS) in Vietnam.
2022—present: Eurovision Asia Thinla and Zamio P collaborated again on "All Day All Night", released in May 2022. The song incorporated elements of Lao music into a contemporary style, including the sound of the phin. In September of the same year, they represented Laos at the AXEAN Music Showcase Festival in Singapore.
In March 2023, Thinla performed at Sabaidee Fest in Norco, California, United States. She has also performed at the 2023 and 2024 ASEAN Summits, as well as at AIPA ceremonies. In July 2024, she represented Laos at the Round Festival in Busan, South Korea.
On 13 September 2026, it was announced that Thinla would represent Laos at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. Her entry, "Bae", was selected through the national selection show Sieng Lao: The One, which was held on 23 September, with the result announced the following day.
Discography
Songs
As lead artist +List of songs as lead artist, showing year releasedTitleYear"Nong Tai Si Hai Num Bor" ()2015"14 Koum Pha" ()"Hai Nong Ngao Dee Kwa Khao Jep" ()"Ba Pu Sok Ha Faen" ()2016"Jep La No (Cover)" ()2018"Hao Sod U Der" ()"Oen Ai Khamkhong" ()2019
Singles
As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album nameTitleYearAlbum"Yak Pon Khai Ai" ()2021 rowspan="19" "Hak Aeth Ko Khaoma" ()"Sok Dee Pi Mai" ()2022"Keb Chaiuaai Sa" ()"H̄mā p̄h̀ān thāng" ()"Khao Khoeny Khidhod Haobo" ()2023"Yud Bodai" ()"Nok Nok Nok""Tho Nidaibo" ()"Phid Phi" () "Sound of Laos""Khadong Bo Aephng" ()2024"Yakmi Khuaamhak" ()"Gravity""Chintanakan" ()"Lum" ()2025"Vibes""Talk to me"2026
As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album nameTitleYearAlbum"Na Na Na" ()2019 rowspan="9" "Chudai Bo" ()"Rok Kan" ()"Veb" ()2020"All Day All Night"2022"Bod Sudthai" ()2025"Come to party""Kamlangcha Choblong" ()2026"Savor"
Maxi-singles + List of maxi-singles as lead artist, showing year released and track list TitleYear Track list "Ten"2025 "Simply me" "Endowed" "Falling apart" "EuroVibes"2026 "Bae" "Star" "Water"
Music videos TitleYear "Nong Tai Si Hai Num Bor" ()2015"14 Koum Pha" ()"Ba Pu Sok Ha Faen" ()2016"Jep La No (Cover)" ()2018"Hao Sod U Der" ()"Oen Ai Khamkhong" ()2019
Awards and nominations Award Year Nominee(s) / Work(s) Category Result Asia Top Awards2024 HerselfCulture Integration Artist
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