Aed Carabao – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Aed Carabao (ยืนยง โอภากุล), born Yuenyong Opakul, is a Thai musician, activist, and entrepreneur who is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the legendary Thai rock band Carabao. With over 900 songs written and performed, he is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters in the world and a towering figure in Thailand’s “songs for life” (phleng phuea chiwit) music genre.

Career

Aed formed Carabao in 1981 with fellow Thai student Kirati Promsaka Na Sakon Nakhon (Keo) after meeting at the Mapúa Institute of Technology in the Philippines. Their fifth album, Made in Thailand (1984), sold five million copies and made Aed a household name in Thailand. Before Carabao, he produced the first album for the group Hammer in 1979. He has since toured in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Beyond music, Aed hosts television programs, composes music for movies, and has acted in several films. He also founded the Carabao energy drink brand and the Carabao Foundation for youth music education.

Birthday

November 9, 1954

Age

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Nationality

Thai (of Thai-Chinese Teochew descent)

Birth Name

Yuenyong Opakul (ยืนยง โอภากุล)

Source of Fame

Lead vocalist and founding member of the Thai rock band Carabao, known for the “songs for life” genre

Achievements

• Named National Artist of Thailand in Performing Arts (Thai Contemporary Music) in 2013
• Carabao’s Made in Thailand album sold five million copies
• Written and performed over 900 songs
• One of the most prolific singer-songwriters in the world
• Founded Carabao energy drink brand (Carabao Group)
• Chairman of the Carabao Foundation for youth music education
• Received the Companion of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn (ChBh)
• Donated 50 million baht to COVID-19 relief through the Chaipattana Foundation
• Toured internationally across Europe, Japan, and the United States
• Career spanning over four decades (1979–present)

Physical Stats

Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Hair Color: Black (greying)
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Type: Slim

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Aed is the founding member of Carabao alongside Kirati Promsaka Na Sakon Nakhon (Keo Carabao). His nephew is famous Thai singer Artiwara Kongmalai (Tik Shiro), and his niece is actress Bongkot Kongmalai. He has a twin brother, Yingyong Opakul (Eed), who is also a musician. He is married to Linjong Opakul.