Popular Thai Music has borrowed much from western music, particularly its instruments, but still retains a distinct flavor of its own. Although Bangkok bar bands can play fair imitations of everything from Hank Williams to Madonna, and with more recently the influence of hip hop there is a growing preference among Thais for a blend of Thai and international styles.

Vcd and Cassette tapes of Thai music are readily available throughout the country from department stores, cassettes shops and street vendors. the copies that come from the street are often pirated, but the quality is almost as good as the orginal, with an average price of about 100 baht or 2-3 dollars.