Anant Narkkong is a Thai ethnomusicologist, composer, educator, writer, and musician. He graduated with first-class honors and a gold medal in Thai Music from Chulalongkorn University and later received a scholarship to pursue an M.Phil. in Ethnomusicology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. His studies expanded his engagement with diverse musical traditions and cultures from around the world.

His academic career began at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, and later continued at Mahidol University’s College of Music. Since 2008, he has taught at the Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University, where his work focuses on ethnomusicology, world music, creative music, and the musical cultures of Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Beyond academia, Anant is an active composer, researcher, writer, and performer. He founded the contemporary Thai music ensemble Korphai, which brings traditional Thai music into dialogue with contemporary creative practices through performances and recordings. In recognition of his contributions to music and culture, he was named a Silpathorn Artist in Music in 2019.

Anant has also played an important role in promoting musical collaboration across Southeast Asia. As Music Director of C asean Consonant, he has worked with musicians from ASEAN countries to encourage intercultural exchange, creative collaboration, and a deeper appreciation of the region’s diverse musical traditions.