Lamtharn Hantrakul is an award-winning AI Sound Artist / AI Research Scientist reimagining Thai classical music through electronic music with a touch of generative AI. Known by his stage name “ญาบอยฮานอย yaboihanoi”, his dance music is unique in its uncompromising use of Thai tunings made possible through technologies like AI-based sound synthesis. His music challenges how technology can empower arts and culture from Southeast Asia, fusing his unique background as a composer and
8 years as a programmer in the tech industry (ex-Google/TikTok).
Based in Bangkok, Thailand, he recently returned from Spain playing SONAR 2025 alongside festival giants like Skrillex, Peggy Gou and Daito Manabe. He has been featured by international media including Deutschlandfunk, Scientific American, BLAQLYTE Magazine and Fast Company as well as festivals such as INTUR (ID) and Bangkok Arts Bienalle (TH).