Army chief recommends listening to an old Thai song ‘Kilet Manoot’

[webfact]

Army chief recommends listening to an old Thai song ‘Kilet Manoot’

 

 

According to an informed army source, Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong has recommended that his aides and acquaintances listen to an old Thai song called “Kilet Manoot” or (Human Defilement) which, he said, fits the current political situation as politicians squabble over cabinet seats.

 

The essential translated message of the song, sung by Thanin Intharathep, is that, rich or poor, human behavior, good or bad, reflects one’s background and upbringing. While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits.

 

Earlier in February, General Apirat suggested Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thai party’s chief election strategist, should listen to the 1970s right-wing political song “Nak Paendin” (Burden of the Land), and ordered army-run radio stations to air the song in retaliation for her suggestion that, if the Pheu Thai party is in government, it will propose a 10% cut in the defence budget and scrap conscription.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/army-chief-recommends-listening-to-an-old-thai-song-kilet-manoot/

 

 

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[Orton Rd]

Rap against dictatorship is a far better listen!

[Wiggy]

It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek.

[Eric Loh]

Faiyen's Music for Thai Freedom worth a recommendation. 

[rkidlad]

23 minutes ago, webfact said:

The essential translated message of the song, sung by Thanin Intharathep, is that, rich or poor, human behavior, good or bad, reflects one’s background and upbringing

Maybe have students educated to think outside the box and they'll have a better future. 

 

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits.

Is that a pop at the Dems and the Bums? Don't worry - people are learning more and more via social media who are reaping all the benefits. 

[monkeycu]

10 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek.

Now we know what happened after his acting career  

[poohy]

Blooming heck a psychotic Army leader now giving free intellectual and musical advice.

 

we are so lucky they care! 

[Cadbury]

Pity help Thailand if this army strongman ever gets control which could be any time in the near future.

His father was a previous coup leader so it is in his genes and ambitions.

[PatOngo]

Here's a song for you, chief!

 

[nikmar]

39 minutes ago, poohy said:

Blooming heck a psychotic Army leader now giving free intellectual and musical advice.

 

we are so lucky they care! 

coupled with Prayut's recommendations for literature, how can the population go wrong?

[holy cow cm]

Maybe he will get his chance to gun down 50 people in the Bangkok streets as well. Or would it be 50 politicians in the house?

[JAG]

1 hour ago, Orton Rd said:

Rap against dictatorship is a far better listen!

I understand those who sang that are currently hiding out in fear of their lives!

41 minutes ago, Cadbury said:

Pity help Thailand if this army strongman ever gets control which could be any time in the near future.

His father was a previous coup leader so it is in his genes and ambitions.

It is on its way...

 

[BritManToo]

I think 'rak kwai kwai' would be more appropriate.

 

[overherebc]

What's a Manoot and why kilet?

[Hayduke]

 

Maybe the General could convince that French guy Yan Marchal (is that his name?) to sing it as a special favor for the government. He seems to have a...talent...for catchy, inspirational tunes.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2019 by Hayduke

[nickstav]

I recommend they all listen to my favorite Thai song "Kuen Kuen Lueng Lueng" by Soreng 
Santi (you can catch it on YouTube)

[Justgrazing]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet

sounds a bit perverted to me .. 

[PatOngo]

31 minutes ago, overherebc said:

What's a Manoot and why kilet?

A manoot is a human. Why kilet? It might voice opposition in the future!

[Tarteso]

Kilet Manoot? Did the mean Kilie Minogue?

 

 

[Eligius]

1 hour ago, Wiggy said:

It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek.

Mr. Sulu was good-looking  - and much, much more liberal!

[Thailand]

As soon as he says "there will not be a coup and I am not interested  in politics", that is the time for P to be concerned.

[Eligius]

49 minutes ago, JAG said:

I understand those who sang that are currently hiding out in fear of their lives!

It is on its way...

 

JAG, I like your use of the impersonal, non-human (inhuman) pronoun, 'it', here: VERY appropriate and fitting.

Yes, indeed: I fear IT is on its way ...

[BritManToo]

26 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

A manoot is a human. Why kilet? It might voice opposition in the future!

Manoot = Intelligent being, not necessarily human.

I was watching the movie Prometheus in Thai, and was discussing the words for the creatures.

The big alien would have been manoot, as it was intelligent.

The creatures were pee-sat, as they were unthinking animals.

Edited June 19, 2019 by BritManToo

[GeorgeCross]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits.

 

in my country the police are sometimes called the 'long arm of the law' - that must be a coincidence ????

 

 

[geoffbezoz]

Guess that nasty piece of work will be singing that song himself, with his own backing group, "the snipers seven" as soon as he is instructed to remove the current clowns currently squabbling at the trough.

[lamyai3]

First it was "scum of the earth" and now "human defilement". Not looking forward to his extended playlist... 

[manchega]

obviously ready to lead the next coup

[JAG]

4 minutes ago, manchega said:

obviously ready to lead the next coup

Has been at the top of his bucket list ever since day one at the Military Academy.

[Eric Loh]

13 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

 

in my country the police are sometimes called the 'long arm of the law' - that must be a coincidence ????

 

 

If the police is the long arm, simple extrapolation will have the military as the armpit. No coincidence there. 

[30la]

The military continue to play with sabers, will he be the next coup leader?