Christophe Descamps
About Chris Jon
Chris Jon is a Thai–French singer-songwriter and live performer based in Bangkok. Born in Paris and raised in Thailand, he works across Thai, English and French, blending soul, R&B, pop and groove with emotionally direct songwriting and the energy of live musicianship.
Soul. Groove. Live.
Who is Chris Jon?
Chris Jon is the stage name of Christophe Descamps, a Thai-French singer and songwriter based in Bangkok. Born in Paris and raised in Thailand from the age of eleven, he entered the Thai music scene in 2006 and writes across soul, R&B and pop. His Thai-language single Khae Ni (แค่นี้) was released on 24 July 2026.
Sound
Soul, R&B, pop and groove
Origin
Paris born, Bangkok shaped, Thai-French identity
Languages
English, Thai, French
His career spans concerts, musical theatre, cultural and corporate events, and collaborations with artists and musicians across Thailand. Now focused on an original Thai-language catalog, Chris is shaping a body of work that connects intimate songwriting, cinematic visual storytelling and a compelling live performance experience for audiences in Thailand and beyond.
Questions people ask
What is Chris Jon's real name?
Chris Jon is the stage name of Christophe Descamps. Both names refer to the same Thai-French singer and songwriter, and Thai media also write his name as คริส จอน.
Is Chris Jon Thai or French?
Chris Jon is both. He was born in Paris, France, moved to Thailand at the age of eleven, and has built his entire music career in Bangkok. He performs in Thai, English and French.
What kind of music does Chris Jon make?
Chris Jon writes soul, R&B, pop and groove, with emotionally direct songwriting and the energy of live musicianship. He records in both Thai and English. Rock, grunge and world music belong to his earlier work and remain part of his range.
When did Chris Jon start his music career?
Chris Jon wrote his first songs at thirteen and began performing with the group Shining Star. He entered the Thai music scene in 2006 through the album Rhythm & Boyd and has worked as an artist, vocalist and songwriter for nearly twenty years.
Where is Chris Jon based?
Chris Jon lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand. He performs across Thailand and internationally, in Thai, English and French.