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The Sun (Thai: เดอะซัน) is a Thai heavy metal and alternative rock band whose popularity peaked between 1996 and 1998. It was formed by two members of the rock band Stone Metal Fire in 1996 and has since released three studio albums.

History

In 1996, a year after the rock band Stone Metal Fire split up, two of its members—vocalist Pathompong "Pong" Sombatpiboon and guitarist Jakkarin "Pop" Daungmaneerattanachai, formed the Sun. They were joined by Filipino drummer Selvester Lester C. Esteban and finally added bassist Phithak Srisang, who had played with Sombatpiboon in the Olarn Project.

The band released their self-titled debut album the same year they formed, through RS Promotion. They followed it with เสือ สิงห์ กระทิง แรด two years later. In 2000, the Sun issued their third studio album, ถนนพระอาทิตย์, this time on Bakery Music.

Band members

Current

• Pathompong "Pong" Sombatpiboon (ปฐมพงษ์ สมบัติพิบูลย์) – vocals
• Jakkarin "Pop" Daungmaneerattanachai (จักรรินทร์ ดวงมณีรัตนชัย) – guitar
• Phitak Srisang (พิทักษ์ ศรีสังข์) – bass
• Damrongsith "Pingpong" Srinak (ดำรงสิทธิ์ ศรีนาค) – drums

Past

• Selvester Lester C. Esteban – drums (1996–2000)

Membership timeline

Discography

• The Sun (1996)
• เสือ สิงห์ กระทิง แรด (1998)
• ถนนพระอาทิตย์ (2000)

References

1. "วงร็อคในตำนาน "The Sun" ประกาศจัดคอนเสิร์ตใหญ่ที่แฟนเพลงรอคอย" [Legendary rock band "The Sun" announces a big concert that fans have been waiting for]. sanook.com (in Thai). 25 January 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
2. ตำนานชีวิต 'โป่ง หินเหล็กไฟ' อีกหนึ่งร็อกสตาร์ที่เคยอยู่ทั้ง GRAMMY-RS จากโซดา ถึงเดอะซัน
3. "เด็กยุค "Y2K" ต้องฟัง! กับ 8 เพลงร็อกไทยสุดฮิตแห่งปี 2000 ผลงานทรงคุณค่าที่ไม่ควรมองข้าม" ["Y2K" kids must listen! With 8 Thai rock hits of the 2000s, valuable works that should not be overlooked]. unlockmen.com (in Thai). 13 February 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.

• Thai heavy metal musical groups
• Thai alternative rock groups
• Musical groups established in 1996
• Musical groups from Bangkok