rooster59 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Sergeant-major honoured to serve as PM Prayut’s songbird By THE SUNDAY NATION GENERAL Prayut Chan-o-cha has composed four songs since leading the military coup in May 2014 – all aimed at explaining his political actions and offering moral support to his compatriots in times of trouble. Interestingly, all of the songs are sung by Sgt-Major Pongsathorn Phorchit, who works for the Royal Thai Army’s Band Department. In an interview with the Nation News Agency, Pongsathorn said he did his best to convey the prime minister’s messages in his songs for the Thai public. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30304138 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-01-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optad Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Mel Brooks could have done wonders with this material. Summertime for Prayut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The latest genre...........Popaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 How many national leaders have, not only their own propaganda songs, but a personal singer for them? This is quite a distinction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The only message those songs convey is that the great leader has way too much free time at his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 boy toy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyhangmon Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Yes, that's sweet. I'd put serious money on there being quite a few folks out there who'd rather hear THE FAT LADY sing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Oh dear, how sad, nevermind.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 That Sergeant-Major is a fearsome fighter-boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyhangmon Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 25 minutes ago, klauskunkel said: That Sergeant-Major is a fearsome fighter-boy! Aye, you can say that again. Not that obvious at first glance, but now as you mention it i can see the resemblance ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 He's ever such a nice boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Utterly, life-threateningly sickening - and will make many of us need immediate hospitalisation and intensive care after such poisoning of our souls. There is a famous word, 'quisling', or 'collaborator with the enemy'. One day (a long, long way off) trials will be held for traitors .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The guy is just doing his job.....who cares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 If only Prayut had picked the Fat Lady to sing his songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 " But in his latest number, the premier also wrote: “For the land that I love, I will never give up. Both my hands will not let you go, so don’t be afraid. I will stand up every time I fall down. I was born for you, my cherished land. I will pay you back until my last breath.” so your last breath when you die of old age and leave office at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 The general should stick to what he does best.......Dr Evil impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 7 hours ago, canuckamuck said: How many national leaders have, not only their own propaganda songs, but a personal singer for them? This is quite a distinction. Oh I don't know. the court jester was quite a figure in medieval times..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 8 hours ago, rooster59 said: GENERAL Prayut Chan-o-cha has composed four songs since leading the military coup in May 2014 – all aimed at explaining his political actions The general doth protest too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 "...Sergeant-major honoured to serve as PM Prayut’s songbird..." Yes, but is it really offering moral support to his compatriots in times of trouble, in their "long march" along the dear-one's roadmap to Democracy !!! Or, is this one songbird that really needs to be plucked ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Song bird as in fageleh I suspect.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I deeply regret the PM is not singing himself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Cobblers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I found the lyrics of the first song. Let's try to get the others. This going to be good! “Returning Happiness to the People” [Khaosod English’s Unofficial Translation] Lyrics by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha Melody by Wichian Tantipimolpan The day the nation, the King, and the mass of people live without danger We offer to guard and protect you with our hearts This is our promise Today the nation is facing menacing danger The flames are rising Let us be the ones who step in, before it is too late To bring back love, how long will it take? Please, will you wait? We will move beyond disputes We will do what we promised. We are asking for a little more time. And the beautiful land will return We will do with sincerity All we ask of you is to trust and have faith in us The land will be good soon Let us return happiness to you, the people Today, we will be tired [because of our mission], we know We offer to fight the danger Lives of soldiers will not surrender This is our promise Today the nation is facing menacing danger. The flames are rising Let us be the ones who step in, before it is too late The land will be good soon Happiness will return to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 minute ago, candide said: I found the lyrics of the first song. Let's try to get the others. This going to be good! “Returning Happiness to the People” [Khaosod English’s Unofficial Translation] Lyrics by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha Melody by Wichian Tantipimolpan The day the nation, the King, and the mass of people live without danger We offer to guard and protect you with our hearts This is our promise Today the nation is facing menacing danger The flames are rising Let us be the ones who step in, before it is too late To bring back love, how long will it take? Please, will you wait? We will move beyond disputes We will do what we promised. We are asking for a little more time. And the beautiful land will return We will do with sincerity All we ask of you is to trust and have faith in us The land will be good soon Let us return happiness to you, the people Today, we will be tired [because of our mission], we know We offer to fight the danger Lives of soldiers will not surrender This is our promise Today the nation is facing menacing danger. The flames are rising Let us be the ones who step in, before it is too late The land will be good soon Happiness will return to Thailand Totally empty, vacuous, mendacious words. Piffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, candide said: Today the nation is facing menacing danger. Such is the nature of democracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I am a bit disappointed by this other song from December 2015. I miss the lyrical musings from the first song. “Because You Are Thailand” The life that I was born into, you are what I uphold I love you and bond with you more than anything Because you are Thailand I will not let anyone destroy you Life is not permanent, but the country must always live on I want to see you recover and be bright again As long as I still breathe, I will not be daunted by any obstacles If there are only two hands and one soul The power won’t be enough to make dreams come true But if all of us join hands and souls The day that we hope for won’t be too far for our Thailand If there are only two hands and one soul The power won’t be enough to make dreams come true But if all of us join hands and souls The day that we hope for won’t be too far for our Thailand Stride toward a great hope I will return happiness to all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, candide said: I am a bit disappointed by this other song from December 2015. I miss the lyrical musings from the first song. “Because You Are Thailand” The life that I was born into, you are what I uphold I love you and bond with you more than anything Because you are Thailand I will not let anyone destroy you Life is not permanent, but the country must always live on I want to see you recover and be bright again As long as I still breathe, I will not be daunted by any obstacles If there are only two hands and one soul The power won’t be enough to make dreams come true But if all of us join hands and souls The day that we hope for won’t be too far for our Thailand If there are only two hands and one soul The power won’t be enough to make dreams come true But if all of us join hands and souls The day that we hope for won’t be too far for our Thailand Stride toward a great hope I will return happiness to all of you 'I love you - because you are Thailand'. The last thing this creature emanates from his being is love. The very, very last thing. And if his love is for the Thai people (presumably that means most of them), why does he not let them have what they, the majority, are clamouring for: freedom and democracy? No. Because certain people are psychopathic, megalomaniacal, deluded and dangerous liars. Edited January 15, 2017 by Eligius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) It seems people got bored of translating his songs as I did not find any translation for the two last ones. I only found a few verses from the last one here: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2017/01/14/prayuth-thailands-bridge-nowhere/ Edited January 15, 2017 by candide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, candide said: It seems people got bored of translating his songs as I did not find any translation for the two last ones. I only found a few verses from the last one here: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2017/01/14/prayuth-thailands-bridge-nowhere/ Thanks for the link. I recommend that people read Pravit's article there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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