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Mor lam musicians left in live performance limbo

Noknoy Uraiporn (centre) and other mor lam performers gather at the Khon Kaen city office to seek clarification on whether they are allowed to perform live in the current Covid-19 situation. (Photo: Chakrapan Natanri)

KHON KAEN: Members of 22 well-known mor lam groups in the Northeast have sought official clarification on whether or not they are allowed to stage their shows during the latest Covid-19 outbreak.

Led by Urai Chimluang, 64 — better known as Noknoy Uraiporn, leader of the famous “Siang Isan” troupe — they submitted a letter to Kittipong Bieokot, director of the Khon Kaen Damrongtham Centre.

They said they had lost contracts to perform at several events because there was no clear directive from provincial authorities. The organisers said they were uncertain whether they could legally stage…

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