webfact Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 PM turns to verse to get his message across By Wasamon Audjarint The Nation BANGKOK: -- He hosts a solo talk show on TV, has written songs – and the latest on the talent list of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is composing a poem to cherish his much-favoured “Thailand 4.0” concept. The nine-stanza klon (poem) was named after the government’s scheme to adopt innovation and technology to boost the economy in a fast-changing modern world. Prayut was so overwhelmed about having penned the verse, which he did in his free time, that he read the entire poem out for the whole Cabinet to hear during yesterday’s meeting. Though titled “Thailand 4.0”, the poem in fact only touches slightly on tech-savvy stuff. It starts by encouraging “Thai successors” to be loyal to the Kingdom’s traditional three main pillars – the nation, religion and the monarchy. It goes on to ask Thais to offer hands together to improve agriculture, industry, the economy, education and social security. “The most important thing today is law,” says Prayut, who has used his absolute power under Article 44 of the interim charter to enact more than 150 orders. “[We] should not stand against it, and [should] hold it as a ground to follow.” The poem also delves into “Pracha Rat”, another of his administration’s iconic schemes, involving cooperation among the government, private and civil-society sectors. “[We] have to be fast to get rid of conflicts and doubts,” it says. “This is for tomorrow, for us to continue ancient legacy for Thailand’s progress.” Last September, Suan Dusit poll results found that more than 75 per cent of 1,167 people sampled nationwide said that they understood the junta government more after it had hosted a day-long press briefing on its two-year performance. The event, of course, included an hour-long speech by the premier. But another Suan Dusit poll earlier this month found that most people agreed that Prayut’s government should listen to political criticism. Decent comments would not divide people, respondents said, and instead could bring about fruitful practices. Although Prayut acknowledged that his poem was not perfect in terms of rhyming, he said it had been written with his pure intention to “improve” public understanding on the government’s performance. “I tried every channel, but people still don’t understand us,” Prayut said, half-jokingly. “I talked. I wrote songs. I did it all. Maybe next time I have to make the government spokesperson sing likay [Thai local folk theatre style], or else people won’t get to eventually understand us. That would just prolong conflicts,” he added, philosophically. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30319295 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-06-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 What's next? start talking in rhymes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Its just not worth making a comment on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Wow now he is an acclaimed poet. The guy should really stop pinning accolades on himself, it's just getting Rediculous now. Maybe next week he will be a golf champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckBee Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just a shame he not an acclaimed premier . No idea how this clown got so much money or organised a coup or stayed as PM for as long as has, he looking a daily prize winning tit and making a complete farce of his road map agenda which likely further complicate thai politics and law and order for decades to come . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Could it be a poetic justice? and the PM is a really deep down, tortured tender soul? in any case, if the man what to make himself to look silly, why stop him?... not as if Thais are big on poems, unless they were written on a 1,000 baht bills.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 "Maybe next time I have to make the government spokesperson sing likay [Thai local folk theatre style], or else people won’t get to eventually understand us". Maybe next month if you do "actually" get an invitation to meet President Trump you can sing your meeting in likay or put it in poetry because I don't think the world understands you. I am sure that will give them an understanding of your status as a World Leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Maybe Hollywood could do a Comedy version here of Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: Maybe Hollywood could do a Comedy version here of Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator ? The PMs next thing will be, i am now a singer. His signature tune will be !! Yes i am the great pretender Remember, the Platters hit song? Edited June 27, 2017 by colinneil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 How many forum members today will be self censoring at maximum effort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Its just not worth making a comment on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 2 hours ago, webfact said: “I talked. I wrote songs. I did it all. Maybe next time I have to make the government spokesperson sing likay [Thai local folk theatre style], or else people won’t get to eventually understand us. That would just prolong conflicts,” he added, philosophically. It is all quite clear. How could they not understand ? Conflicts will not be prolonged, but are now ingrained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 my brain hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 We bought some subs from China gave my critics angina they couldn't protest Papa knows what's best and may shoot a torpedo into your ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedey Pablo Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Perhaps in honor/memory of Sunthorn Phu? Phra Sunthorn Vohara, known as Sunthorn Phu(26 June 1786 – 1855), Thailand's best-known royal poet. He wrote during the Rattanakosin period. Phu's career as a royal poet began in the reign of King Rama II, and when the king died, he resigned from the role and became a monk. Sunthorn Phu Day is celebrated June 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Is there anything, this man can't do? ...oh...wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 hours ago, webfact said: “The most important thing today is law,” In other countries this would be seen as a pretty brave statement by someone who unlawfully took power over a nation. But then again TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 hours ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: What's next? start talking in rhymes. I guess "Chinese Opera" would be more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yeah, but. . . I always said Thailand's Got Talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Nice poem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: I talked. I wrote songs. I did it all. Maybe "I did it my way!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4637435435 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: The nine-stanza klon (poem) was named after the government’s scheme to adopt innovation and technology to boost the economy in a fast-changing modern world. Like manufacturing charcoal and cooking with it? Cut trees, burn them and then burn them again. This predates the bronze age so why is it still going on when its a known carcinogen?. Agriculture?... don't let me get started..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Let's hope he doesn't start doing a Vlad, shirtless on the back of a horse, I'll be reaching for the Valium bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Joke TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut was so overwhelmed about having penned the verse, which he did in his free time, that he read the entire poem out for the whole Cabinet to hear during yesterday’s meeting. They deserve the honour. I do trust he will refrain from honouring everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 For all fans who have expressed their admiration for this talented writer, I cannot help but share again one of his masterpieces: the lyrics of his best songs ever: "The day the nation, the King, and the mass of people live without dangerWe offer to guard and protect you with our heartsThis is our promiseToday the nation is facing menacing dangerThe flames are risingLet us be the ones who step in, before it is too lateTo bring back love, how long will it take?Please, will you wait? We will move beyond disputesWe will do what we promised. We are asking for a little more time.And the beautiful land will returnWe will do with sincerityAll we ask of you is to trust and have faith in usThe land will be good soonLet us return happiness to you, the peopleToday, we will be tired [because of our mission], we knowWe offer to fight the dangerLives of soldiers will not surrenderThis is our promiseToday the nation is facing menacing danger.The flames are risingLet us be the ones who step in, before it is too lateThe land will be good soonHappiness will return to Thailand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 hours ago, klauskunkel said: my brain hurts Yeah, but at least you've got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becker Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 It's quite clear he actually believes the **** he's sprouting. Let's not forget he's an ultra-nationalist and ultra-royalist. While he talks about fighting for democracy in Thailand what he seems to want is a return to a rigid Sakdina system, where the rural population lives in obedient, noble poverty and "managed" by a middle class who again are ruled by a Bangkok based elite. Well guess what little man, it's too late to turn back the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 13 hours ago, webfact said: having penned the verse So much for Thailand going digital in 4.0 Does this mean he has no pc or tablet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Srikcir said: So much for Thailand going digital in 4.0 Does this mean he has no pc or tablet? Maybe don't know how to use one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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