Thai PM releases self-penned song for cabinet
Xinhua, January 4, 2017 Adjust font size:
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha released on Wednesday his self-penned single, "Bridge", the latest of a serious of songs penned by him after he took power in 2014.
"I'm ready to be the bridge for you to cross, I'll take you to the destination you're dreaming of, like I intend to," sang the ballad filled with such metaphors.
The song is to encourage his cabinet and government workers in the new year, asking them to work together for a stable, prosperous and sustainable Thailand.
According to Thai media Khaosod, the junta leader is famous for being a self-published songsmith.
One of his most recognizable singles is "Returning Happiness to the People," a song released after the Prayut took power in a coup in 2014, singing "Today the country is facing problems, please let me stand in to bring love and happiness back to people".
He also wrote a song as a new year present for Thais in December 2015, named "Because You're Thailand", and released "Hope and Faith" in last October to cheer Thais up after the death of revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
"Bridge", latest song penned by Prayut himself, is composed by Wichian Tantipimolapan, arranged by Maj. Surachai Tawinphrai and sung by Sgt. Maj. Pongsathorn Porchit. Enditem