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Thai PM's Musical Diplomacy Goes Viral
21 Jul
Summary
- Thai PM sang a famous love song during a lunch in Beijing.
- He previously played saxophone with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
- Charnvirakul is skilled with multiple instruments and flying.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has garnered global attention for his distinctive "musical diplomacy." During a recent official visit to China, he surprised attendees at a lunch hosted by Premier Li Qiang by singing "Tian Mi Mi," a well-known song by Teresa Teng.
This performance followed a viral moment earlier in July where Mr. Charnvirakul played the saxophone alongside Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who sang "My Way." These diplomatic musical interludes aim to foster a more relatable image for the leader.
Mr. Charnvirakul's musical engagements also include playing a traditional Vietnamese instrument during a visit to Hanoi in June. He is reportedly skilled in playing the piano, Thai flute, and is also a hobbyist pilot, further contributing to his approachable persona.
