| Submission declined on 30 August 2024 by Iwaqarhashmi (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
Mongkol Uthok | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 10, 1951 Phanom Phrai District, Roi Et Province, Thailand |
| Died | August 15, 2018 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, artist |
| Instrument(s) | Pin, mouth organ, guitar, backing vocals |
Mongkol Uthok also known as Wong Caravan (Thai Band), was a Phleng Phuea Chiwit or For Life musician and artist. He was a former member Bangladesh Band along with Thongkran Thana (Ud) before joining the band of Surachai Jantimatorn (Nga) to form Caravan (Thai band) in 1974.
Mongkol Uthok was born in Phanom Phrai, Roi Et Province. He formed the Bangladesh Band while studying at Techno Korat (now known as Rajamangala University of Technology Isan). He graduated in Fine Arts and played instruments such as the phin, guitar, and mouth organ. He composed songs for Caravan, including "Get Up and Fight" and "Red Rose".
Mongkol Uthok also wrote a book recounting his experiences in the music scene called "Songs of Phin Phanom Phrai," first published in 2001.
Personal life
editHe had one niece named Chuthamani Uthok (original name: Mayuree), nicknamed Kratai, born on September 10, 1996.
Death
editAt 01:30 a.m. on September 15, 2018, the police of Bang Sri Muang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province were notified of a death at Somkiat Jungle Food Restaurant, No. 36/6, Moo 5, Nakhon In Road, Bang Sri Mueng Sub-district, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. He had been receiving treatment at Thammasat Hospital and the authorities, along with forensic experts and the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, examined the scene in the restaurant's parking lot.