snoop1130 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 A Thai singer filed a lawsuit against a Filipino TikToker for plagiarising one of his songs. The Filipino, Shad, allegedly put a translated version of the song up for sale without giving credit or obtaining a license. Drama emerged on Thai social media after the Filipino TikToker offered a translated version of a song by Chetkit “Phon” Thunmark called พี่ชอบหนูที่สุดเลย (I Like You The Most), under his name on various streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and the South Korean application Melon. Shad released three versions of the song, including the normal, fast, and slowed-down versions, but never credited Phon or bought the license. Each version of the song is available on Apple Music for 19 baht each. Many netizens, especially from the Philippines, believed that Shad held the copyright to the song. Some even accused Phon of stealing the beats and melody from Shad, sparking controversy across social media platforms. Phon’s song, I Like You The Most, was launched about four months ago and went viral on Thai TikTok. Its popularity spread further among South Korean netizens after Chittaphon “Ten” Leechaiyapornkul, a Thai member of the South Korean boy band NCT, released a dance video with this song. Hannah Rosenbloom, a Laotian-American member of Thai girl group 4EVE, translated the song into English and released a video of herself singing it on her TikTok account. Shad later posted a video of himself singing the English version on his TikTok account and subsequently put his cover versions for sale on various platforms without crediting Phon. Thai netizens condemned Shad for allegedly stealing the work of the Thai singer, prompting them to contact music streaming platforms to remove Shad’s versions of the song. Phon publicly addressed the issue and confirmed that he is taking legal action against Shad for plagiarism. He recently shared a picture of an angry cat on his Instagram. “I only accept apologies in cash.” Shad’s versions of the song are still available on platforms, and he has yet to address the issue with his fans. Shad’s versions are now ranking second on the international Spotify Viral Song chart and the top of the Spotify Viral Song chart in the Philippines. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Instagram/ @pon.chet and @shaddybu Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-26 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: “I only accept apologies in cash.” Surprise surprise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted March 26 Popular Post Share Posted March 26 (edited) Go to any Thai concert, they are all singing each others songs and have taken well known foreign tunes and added their own words, and they have been doing this for over 50 years, with western and Indian songs. One of the most famous songs Thais nicked, from a 1967 film they put their own words to it about a girl from Loei and it featured in the 1970 film monrak luktung. Heard it sung at a concert last week Another famous tune used, heard this one last week as well! Edited March 26 by proton 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00dle Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 send in a crew of ladboys. they will get it sorted in no time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, proton said: Go to any Thai concert, they are all singing each others songs and have taken well known foreign tunes and added their own words, and they have been doing this for over 50 years, with western and Indian songs. True. But singing it v selling it are two different things. The Filipino is making money for copying. PS thanks for the Paul Anka memory. Edited March 26 by Tropicalevo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Are there Thais who can sing?? and they don't cover or copy?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, ikke1959 said: Are there Thais who can sing?? and they don't cover or copy?? Yes to both 😄 Cant remember Takkedan doing covers and she got in a bit of bother singing her own songs when she left her recording company. Somebody bought her the rights to sing her songs in concert she had recorded so she could perform them, rare problem. Edited March 26 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhounan Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 If American artists wanted to sue all Thai singers with all the money you could build modern railroads in all the U.S. states 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Are there Thais who can sing?? and they don't cover or copy?? sure, my friend's daughter studied music at mahidol, she now works as a professional jazz singer often performing at top notch venues. jazz is not my favourite, but she has an amazing voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, it is what it is said: sure, my friend's daughter studied music at mahidol, she now works as a professional jazz singer often performing at top notch venues. jazz is not my favourite, but she has an amazing voice. I am sure, but the question was whether she sings her own personally composed songs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I wonder how many tunes have been stolen by Thai artists who then sing at concerts for profit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: I wonder how many tunes have been stolen by Thai artists who then sing at concerts for profit? You could always go and find out! Edited March 27 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: “I only accept apologies in cash.” don't forget to pay your tax on that foreign revenue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Maybe Jimmy Barnes should give Sek Loso a call about why som sarn is the same as ain't no second prize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted March 27 Popular Post Share Posted March 27 And I bring to you tonight ladies and gentlemen that great song 'Proud Mary' 🎵............ Lolling Lolling, Lolling on a Liver...🎶 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) I had no idea that any of the languages of SEA had translations for the word plagarise. Edited March 27 by bendejo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I remember a satirical radio show in Bangkok called Black and White. They would play the Thai song then the western song it was ripped from. A few Carabao songs were included. I remember Ad telling an interviewer, "There are only 7 notes to choose, so it is possible the same notes are used." Or words to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) On 3/27/2024 at 1:18 PM, sikishrory said: Maybe Jimmy Barnes should give Sek Loso a call about why som sarn is the same as ain't no second prize. only you get the joke son ! No prizes for laughing at your own made up jokes that no one else understands! Edited March 28 by georgegeorgia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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