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Swedish Pop Star Zara Larsson Once Called Koh Lanta Home

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KRABI, Thailand – Before she was a Grammy-nominated pop sensation with millions of streams and international acclaim, Zara Larsson was just a third-grade student attending school on the Thai island of Koh Lanta, a place she says raised her and shaped part of her childhood. The 28-year-old Swedish singer-songwriter, who has released five albums including last year’s Midnight Sun and is currently on a world tour with a stop in Bangkok this November, shared her connection to Thailand in a TikTok video, stating, “Thailand raised me. It’s like a part of my childhood actually.”

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Larsson, who won Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent, in 2008, briefly lived on Koh Lanta with her family while her mother worked as a nursing assistant and her father served as an officer. She attended third grade at Sanuk, a Swedish school located on the island, and has returned to Thailand many times since, expressing her deep affection for the country. The school she attended has since put up a banner and poster celebrating their alumnus’ return and her continued success.

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In her TikTok video, Larsson addressed the ticket prices for her upcoming Bangkok show, which start at 2,800 baht, acknowledging that some fans had commented on the cost. She explained that while she has no control over pricing for this tour, she would be more involved in the next one. Despite the concern, Larsson remains unbothered, saying, “I get to go to Thailand. I get to eat mango sticky rice.”

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The pop star, who has won two American Music Awards and been nominated for four Brit Awards and a Grammy, is currently promoting her song “Midnight Sun” on TikTok, posting dance videos until her Bangkok show sells out. As of now, tickets remain available, but Larsson’s connection to Thailand and her fond memories of Koh Lanta have endeared her even more to her Thai fans, who appreciate her warmth and familiarity with their country. Her story highlights the unique bond between the artist and the island that she once called home.

-Thailand News (TN)

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