Nostalgia for Prayut Grows as "We Miss Loong Tu" Goes Viral

[webfact]

 

When former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was in office, he faced significant criticism from the Thai online community, largely due to his rise to power through a coup. His actions and policies were often met with hostility, with some even criticising trivial things like his mannerisms and speech.

 

Despite this history, a surprising change has recently taken place on Thai social media. A catchy tune titled “We Miss Loong Tu” has gone viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia for the former leader.

 

The song, which blends pop and dance elements, praises Prayut’s contributions and dedication to the Thai monarchy. Lyrics include, “Loong Tu is the one who stands up for us and does a lot of work. He makes us smile and would sacrifice his life for the monarchy. We miss Loong Tu, aha, aha.”

 

Accompanying the music are engaging videos created by netizens, many featuring lip-syncing and dance routines. One TikToker, @apple28954, shared a clip with the caption, “I miss you, Loong Tu, very much. When you were in office, I criticised you a lot. I’m sorry.” Another user, @tip-time48, showcased her entire family expressing their fondness for Prayut, despite previous criticisms.

 

Political analysts suggest this trend may be partly due to dissatisfaction with the current government. The new leadership, headed by the Pheu Thai party, has been criticised for failing to address urgent national issues. Their focus on the “digital wallet” scheme, a major campaign promise, has overshadowed other pressing concerns.

 

Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai party, echoed public sentiment in a recent interview, questioning whether the current administration’s shortcomings have led to the growing nostalgia, reported Thai PBS.

 

When asked about the trend, current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin acknowledged Prayut’s long tenure and his accomplishments. However, the true identity of the TikTok user “Celestial Sound,” who produced the viral song, remains a mystery. They stated their independence from political affiliations and clarified that artificial intelligence was only used for musical composition, not as a stance.

 

Interestingly, Celestial Sound hinted at more politically charged content to come, with a song about Thaksin Shinawatra, another influential figure in Thai politics, on the horizon.

 

As this nostalgic wave continues to ripple across social media, it remains to be seen how it will shape public opinion and political discourse in Thailand.

 

-- 2024-08-03

 

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[mfd101]

Things must be bad if people think that Prayut & Fatty were better!

[sandrew33]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

When former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was in office, he faced significant criticism from the Thai online community, largely due to his rise to power through a coup. His actions and policies were often met with hostility, with some even criticising trivial things like his mannerisms and speech.

 

Despite this history, a surprising change has recently taken place on Thai social media. A catchy tune titled “We Miss Loong Tu” has gone viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia for the former leader.

 

The song, which blends pop and dance elements, praises Prayut’s contributions and dedication to the Thai monarchy. Lyrics include, “Loong Tu is the one who stands up for us and does a lot of work. He makes us smile and would sacrifice his life for the monarchy. We miss Loong Tu, aha, aha.”

 

Accompanying the music are engaging videos created by netizens, many featuring lip-syncing and dance routines. One TikToker, @apple28954, shared a clip with the caption, “I miss you, Loong Tu, very much. When you were in office, I criticised you a lot. I’m sorry.” Another user, @tip-time48, showcased her entire family expressing their fondness for Prayut, despite previous criticisms.

 

Political analysts suggest this trend may be partly due to dissatisfaction with the current government. The new leadership, headed by the Pheu Thai party, has been criticised for failing to address urgent national issues. Their focus on the “digital wallet” scheme, a major campaign promise, has overshadowed other pressing concerns.

 

Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai party, echoed public sentiment in a recent interview, questioning whether the current administration’s shortcomings have led to the growing nostalgia, reported Thai PBS.

 

When asked about the trend, current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin acknowledged Prayut’s long tenure and his accomplishments. However, the true identity of the TikTok user “Celestial Sound,” who produced the viral song, remains a mystery. They stated their independence from political affiliations and clarified that artificial intelligence was only used for musical composition, not as a stance.

 

Interestingly, Celestial Sound hinted at more politically charged content to come, with a song about Thaksin Shinawatra, another influential figure in Thai politics, on the horizon.

 

As this nostalgic wave continues to ripple across social media, it remains to be seen how it will shape public opinion and political discourse in Thailand.

 

-- 2024-08-03

 

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Orchestrated campaign by certain parties no doubt. 
 

Things aren’t great but if people think the future is Uncle Tuu and the Watch collector then they need urgent help 🙂 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Things must be bad if people think that Prayut & Fatty were better!

There really is no hope for Thailand.. Clan culture.

[spidermike007]

Nonsense. I thought he was horrendous. If he looked better, it is only because Srettha is showing such a dismal performance to date. Prayuth had zero credibility, on any level. He was stunningly incompetent, and had long overstayed his welcome. He failed the nation miserably with covid, and the vaccines, which could have easily been avoided, had some precautions been taken by locking down Samut Sakhon province immediately, and later locking down Bangkok, as the army creeps promised they would. It was just another failure to uphold any and all promises he made. His word was about as good as the word of a snake oil salesman, in Tombstone, in 1872. Same applied to Anutin, Prawit, Phiphat, and the rest of that band of failures.

 

What ever happened with his promises to root out bad apple immigration guys, on the border? They likely let in thousands, to line their greedy pockets. How about his promises to clean up the RTP, customs and immigration? Do they care at all, on any level, about anything other than their own enrichment, and the vintage of ridiculously expensive champagne or wine they would consume in the evening?

 

There is no saying the extent of the corruption in the last administration, but the army is not exactly known for integrity. Likely the same applies to this failed Srettha administration. 

 

[Guderian]

When I was living in Nigeria under the military dictatorship of Ibrahim Babangida, I asked my right-hand Nigerian man, a very sharp chap, which was better for the country, a military or civilian government? He said that, all in all, the military were probably better for Nigeria as there were fewer generals stealing the public money than there would be civilian politicians. I had to laugh at that, though Babangida was a genuinely nasty piece of work, nothing like the genial Loong Tu.

[John Drake]

I've been saying this would happen since before the election. I miss Prayuth. Oh, for the days with cheaper electricity, food, and rent. And the better controlled freeways. And don't underestimate Prayuth's foreign policy. Sure, he leaned toward China. But he walked the line between China and the West much better than the outright surrender to China now taking place. And most of all for expats, he had a policy of stability at immigration. And he didn't tax us on remittances or our global income.

 

Prayuth was better.

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“Loong Tu is the one who stands up for us and does a lot of work. He makes us smile and would sacrifice his life for the monarchy. We miss Loong Tu, aha, aha.”

Stockholm syndrome 

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

would sacrifice his life for the monarchy.

For the electorate not so much.

[Grandpa Cool]

B.S. A completely orchestrated campaign.

[harryviking]

Watching all the mess that comes out of this illegal government. no wonder many are missing the steady hand of the former government!!

[bbbbooboo]

hmm… nostalgia for a military dictator… spare me?

[rumeaug]

Oh dear.....let say that what came after is not better. I'll leave it at that.

[John Drake]

So all you people still criticizing Prayuth. Happy to be taxed on your remittances and global income now? Enjoying the skyrocketing rent and cost for housing. How about those sky high electric bills. You didn't know when you had it good. And you still don't realize it.

[daveAustin]

Phrayut was a complete and utter numpty army dolt that made innumerable Thais poor with his dumb policies and covid overreaction. But, despite all his failings and incompetence, he is still a better alternative than THE other numpty (Takki) and his smiling donkey stooge who are failing on every level.

[Richard Hall]

Even after a most painful act of giving birth with time proceeding a woman may wish for a second child.

 

[herfiehandbag]

29 minutes ago, John Drake said:

I've been saying this would happen since before the election. I miss Prayuth. Oh, for the days with cheaper electricity, food, and rent. And the better controlled freeways. And don't underestimate Prayuth's foreign policy. Sure, he leaned toward China. But he walked the line between China and the West much better than the outright surrender to China now takingw place. And most of all for expats, he had a policy of stability at immigration. And he didn't tax us on remittances or our global income.

 

Prayuth was better.

What is more, I expect he made the trains run on time

[NatureFilm]

Srettha even worse than Prayut

[jippytum]

If Prayut is missed it just shows how unhappy people are with Thaksin and his cronies

[Old Croc]

Those missing him are probably all the Army senators out of a job,

[retarius]

Personally I thought he, Prayut, was a condescending ash hole. But is he better or worse for the economy and the poorer half of the country than Srettha? Actually no...I think do-nothing Srettha is the Thai equivalent of Kamala Harris. 

Then again, Prayut, inherited a much stronger economy from Yingluck that Srettha has from Prayut. So Prayut was handed a dynamic economy and slowed it down, Srettha has inherited a weak economy and hasn't strengthened it. I do hope that the court kicks Srettha out on the 14th of August. 

[IamNoone88]

Watch the taxes and beaurocracy increase ......

[Drumbuie]

Could this be an example of media astroturfing? To put it mildly, it lacks the cold clear ring of truth. 

[uksmdh]

2 hours ago, sandrew33 said:

Orchestrated campaign by certain parties no doubt. 
 

Things aren’t great but if people think the future is Uncle Tuu and the Watch collector then they need urgent help 🙂 

C'mon v Anutin to replace Siretta my X is for these dysfunctionals

[sambum]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Nonsense. I thought he was horrendous. If he looked better, it is only because Srettha is showing such a dismal performance to date. Prayuth had zero credibility, on any level. He was stunningly incompetent, and had long overstayed his welcome. He failed the nation miserably with covid, and the vaccines, which could have easily been avoided, had some precautions been taken by locking down Samut Sakhon province immediately, and later locking down Bangkok, as the army creeps promised they would. It was just another failure to uphold any and all promises he made. His word was about as good as the word of a snake oil salesman, in Tombstone, in 1872. Same applied to Anutin, Prawit, Phiphat, and the rest of that band of failures.

 

What ever happened with his promises to root out bad apple immigration guys, on the border? They likely let in thousands, to line their greedy pockets. How about his promises to clean up the RTP, customs and immigration? Do they care at all, on any level, about anything other than their own enrichment, and the vintage of ridiculously expensive champagne or wine they would consume in the evening?

 

There is no saying the extent of the corruption in the last administration, but the army is not exactly known for integrity. Likely the same applies to this failed Srettha administration. 

 

 

As usual, a "nail on the head" post!

 

I especially like ".....as good as the word of a snake oil salesman,....." 🙂 

[rudi49jr]

In Spain a lot of (mainly old) people still revere Franco, in Italy it’s Mussolini, in Germany Hitler, in Russia Stalin, the list goes on and on. Apparently ‘strong leaders’ or dictators have a certain appeal to certain people. Unfortunately the trend now seems to be that voters shift to the (far) right and want to be ruled by a dictator. Which means people don’t seem to learn a damned thing from history.

[wazzupnow]

how short off memory people can be?

i think it is because of to much msg (pom su rot) in the brain

hardly any sane people left here

[oustaristocrats]

5 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Things must be bad if people think that Prayut & Fatty were better!

 

The problem is that people don't understand that bad economics is borne 5 - 10 years ago. It's like a ticking bomb, a small leak in a huge water container, same as in companies, poor management at the top can go unnoticed for many years, gradually things get worse, and that's because many layers in between are not affected by the poor management, there is still enough money in the beginning, and before things really go wrong then it is too late, captain and compagnons left the boat in the mean time, and even gets the merits of the old days. 

[Kinok Farang]

Catchy song.

I'd buy it.

[Kinok Farang]

20 minutes ago, rudi49jr said:

In Spain a lot of (mainly old) people still revere Franco, in Italy it’s Mussolini, in Germany Hitler, in Russia Stalin, the list goes on and on. Apparently ‘strong leaders’ or dictators have a certain appeal to certain people. Unfortunately the trend now seems to be that voters shift to the (far) right and want to be ruled by a dictator. Which means people don’t seem to learn a damned thing from history.

And we in the UK fondly reminisce about Enoch Powell.