Sayan Deesamer (Thai: สายัณห์ ดีเสมอ) better known by his stage name Sayan Sanya (Thai: สายัณห์ สัญญา, 31 January 1953 – 11 September 2013) was a famous Thai music singer. His popular songs include Kai Ja, Look Sao Phoo Karn, Ai Num Rod Thay, etc.
Early life
Nicknamed Pao (Thai: เป้า), Sayan was born on January 31, 1953, to a poor family in Suphan Buri province. He has a half-brother who died when he was young. He finished educated in primary 4 and he worked in jobs since he was young.
Music career
He began his singing career in 1970, so he worked many jobs until he recorded first album Luk Sao Phoo Karn. In 1973, he soon became a Luk thung star, performing both on stage and in films for more than 40 years. In 1980s, he became popular with the song Kai Ja, written by Piya Trakoonrat.
In 1982, he had throat surgery, which made him hoarse. His fanclub got his nickname that of The great charm hoarse (แหบมหาเส่นห์). His identity quote was "Love Sayan a little, but I wish you love me forever." (รักสายัณห์น้อยๆ แต่ขอให้นานๆ).
Personal life
He was married to Wannaporn Samrith, and they had 4 children. Sawamini, Siraprapha, Wisarat and Pattarakanya Sanya.
Death
The Thai music world was shocked when Sayan died of cancer on September 11, 2013, at the age 60.
