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Thidarat Srijumpol (Yinglee)

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Yinglee, born Thidarat Srijumpol, hails from the Na Pho District of Buriram Province in Northeast Thailand. Early in her career, her debut album faced a ban by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the grounds of immorality. Following the expiration of her initial contract, she returned to her hometown to form a Mor Lam band. This genre, while increasingly sexualized in its modern performance style, remains deeply rooted in lyrics that reflect rural lifestyles, cultural heritage, and the social fabric of Thailand. After eventually leaving her band, Yinglee moved to Bangkok and briefly worked as a hairstylist. However, she returned to the entertainment industry in 2012, signing with the GMM Grammy label. Her studio album, Kha Khao Sao Lam Sing, became a massive success, driven by the hit single "Your Heart for My Number" (เบอร์ของคุณสำหรับหัวใจของฉัน), which soared to No. 1 on the Thai music charts. The single earned her numerous accolades, including "Outstanding Luk Thung So...