Controversial video of famous conductor leading his choir to sing royal anthem through turbulence goes viral

Controversial video of famous conductor leading his choir to sing royal anthem through turbulence goes viral

By Coconuts Bangkok 

BANGKOK: -- An attempt to mourn the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej became a controversial topic on social media last night when famous conductor Somtow Sucharitkul led his troop to sing the royal anthem through turbulence.

In a video that received over a million views, Somtow, 63, was interrupted by a Nok Air flight attendant halfway through the song as the captain turned the seatbelt sign on. However, the internationally-acclaimed conductor refused the cabin crew’s plea to go back to his seat and instead finished the song.

The incident happened when Somtow and his choir was on a flight to perform in deep-south province of Yala.

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