Thongchai McIntyre

Thongchai McIntyre (Thai: ธงไชย แมคอินไตย์, pronounced [tʰōŋ.tɕʰāj mɛ́k.ʔīn.tāj]; born Albert Thongchai McIntyre; 8 December 1958) is a Thai singer, actor and 2023 National Artist Performing Arts. He is also sometimes known as Bird Thongchai, Phi Bird ("Older brother Bird") or simply Bird (Thai pronunciation: [bɤ́ːt]). He finished high diploma management major from Thonburi Commercial College.

Thongchai McIntyre

TCh RNgBh
ธงไชย แมคอินไตย์
Born
Albert Thongchai McIntyre

(1958-12-08) 8 December 1958
Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Thailand
Other namesBird
EducationHigh Vocational Certificate
Alma materThonburi Commercial College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1983–present
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Musical career
Also known asBird Thongchai
Genres
  • Dance-pop
  • electronica
  • electropop
  • pop
  • pop rock
  • R&B
LabelsGMM Grammy

Considered to be Thailand's No.1 superstar, he is one of the most successful singers in Thailand's history, having sold more than 25 million albums. He is best known for his string (Thai pop) and luk thung music. He has also acted in numerous films, on television, musicals, and in commercials. He is of Mon, Scottish and Thai descent.

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