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Sombat Metanee
Acting
Born June 26, 1937 · Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Died August 18, 2022
Also known as 솜바티 메드하니 · ดร.สมบัติ เมทะนี · Pa Sung
Biography
Sombat Metanee is a legendary Thai singer, movie idol and director of the 1960-70s with over 2,000 film credits and 200 song credits. Metanee was elected to the Thai senate for a 6 year term by popular vote in April 19, 2006 only to have his term cut short by the Military coupe in Thailand the same year.
Awards & recognition
- National Artist of Thailand · 2016
- Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the White Elephant · 2008
- Commander of the Order of the White Elephant
