Bangkok: A momentous event in the Thai rock music scene occurred when national rock artists united for a massive concert to show their love and support for the 82nd birthday of Laem Morrison. National Artist Add Carabao announced his intention to raise 3 million baht to build a memorial in his honor and cover medical expenses. He also sent encouragement, financial support, and composed a special song and music video for the young guitar prodigy Nene Royal, who is competing in America's Got Talent 2026, undeterred by accusations of exploiting a child. This significant gathering, destined to be recorded in Thai music history, took place at the CONCERT FOR GUITARKING LAM MORRISON 2026, a phenomenon of national rock artists coming together to show their love and respect for the music master Laem Morrison, known as the "Guitar King of Thailand," at the age of 82.
According to Thai News Agency, at the event, Add Carabao (Yunyong Opakul), a legendary folk artist, revealed his significant intention in a project to build a memorial to honor Laem Morrison. He emphasized the important concept that honoring and creating a memorial for a valuable artist should not wait until after their death, but should be done while the artist is still alive. This allows them to know the love, faith, and invaluable work they have left for the country, which is the highest honor a human being can receive, and gives them the opportunity to be proud along with their fans.
The construction of the memorial is estimated at around 3 million baht, raised through various fundraising activities including concerts and auctions of rare shirts and collectibles. The proceeds will go towards medical expenses and healthcare for Laem Morrison, aiming to help the legendary Thai guitar king regain his health. Meanwhile, Add Carabao also sent his full support to the young guitar prodigy, Nene Royal, as she competes on the world stage of America's Got Talent 2026. He praised Nene for her hard work and genius, and expressed admiration for her father, Narong, and family for their unwavering support, which has nurtured her into a truly talented Thai guitarist. Regardless of the competition's outcome, Nene has already won the hearts of Thais and people around the world.
To support Thai youth, they provided travel assistance for Nene and her family to travel comfortably. They also composed a special song and produced a music video in collaboration with leading artists for Nene, and created a limited edition "OLD SCHOOL FOR NENE" shirt for auction to raise additional funds. Regarding the online drama from some netizens who commented that he was too old to ride on the coattails of a young artist, Add Carabao briefly stated that he felt indifferent and would let it go, as his intentions were purely to help Thai children reach global levels. He also sent words of encouragement to the amazing young artist Nene, saying she is already talented and should be confident. He assured her that all Thais are sending their support, and that every Thai heart is the power that will allow Nene to confidently play her guitar without fear. Today, Nene is already a superhero for Thailand.