She has many popular songs including "Nok Jaa", "Loei Wela Kid Hid", "Mon Phleng Sieng Isan", "Phab Tay Winyan Rak", etc.

Noknoi was born on 11 October 1957 in Sisaket Province and named Urai Sihawong at birth.

After that, she became popular and joined Mor lam band "Phetpinthong" presented by Nophadon Duangporn.

It discovered many Mor lam singers including Poyfai Malaiporn,[2] Saengaroon Boonyoo, Siriporn Ampaipong and Maithai Huajaisin.

She was charged with property fraud in 2019, because she was unable to repay debts totalling 3.8 million baht[3] (or $125,000).