Bangkok: Isan folk music group Nakhon Silp has been nominated for People of the Year, winning The People Awards 2026 in the Arts and Culture category. This award recognizes individuals or groups who not only create outstanding work in their field but also inspire and spark change in Thai society. This year's awards were held under the theme "Shine Your Path," celebrating the power of stars who shine with determination and leave a lasting impact on change with every step.

According to Thai News Agency, Isan Nakornsilp, under the management of Mr. Noi Suchart Inthaprom, Boss Note Manit Thosaeng, and Mr. Korawin Korawin Sirirojanasap, along with Mrs. Han Muangyaso, has created a new dimension of Mor Lam (traditional Northeastern Thai folk music) for the younger generation, an innovation for the masses, under the concept of "Bringing Thai Mor Lam to the World." Currently in its fourth season, the group has continuously developed its Mor Lam style, improving performances, artists, stage, set design, lighting, sound, and production to provide full-scale entertainment for Mor Lam fans. Constantly adapting to fan trends, it has quickly risen to become a leading Mor Lam group, consistently ranking in the top 5 Mor Lam rankings every year. Importantly, Isan Nakornsilp serves as a learning space that creates a positive impact on society, prioritizing the quality of life for its members and promoting education, a crucial foundation for their self-sufficiency and family stability.

The Isan Nakhon Silp Mor Lam caravan, which tours and performs on every route, is like a Mor Lam journey that carries the dreams and hopes of hundreds of people, bringing joy to Mor Lam fans everywhere. It represents the people of Isan in spreading their art and culture, earning income to support their families and drive the grassroots economy with the power of "Mor Lam." It also elevates Mor Lam to a level of soft power, preserving and maintaining the unique beauty of this invaluable Isan culture for generations to come.