Carabao (Thai: คาราบาว) are a Thai rock band which is very popular in Thailand and other Asian countries.1 The group was formed in 1976 by university students Yuenyong Opakul (Aed) and Kirati Promsaka Na Sakon Nakhon (Khiao) who met while studying in the Philippines.² The word carabao is Tagalog meaning "buffalo", a symbol of fighting, hard working and patience. They are known for their 'phleng pheua chiiwit' (เพลงเพื่อชีวิต) or 'songs for life'.