music came from the folk music and traditions of Northeastern Thailand. It has become a favorite throughout Thailand. Songs are about love, sadness and sorrow.
Luuk tung has traditionally been a symbol of Thailand. During the economic boom of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the music waned in popularity as Thai people embraced Western pop music. But after the financial collapse of 1997 a renewed sense of national pride took hold, including "LUUK TUNG" music.