Bangkok: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has responded to recent criticism by posting a thoughtful message on his personal Facebook page. The controversy arose after his rendition of the Chinese song "Tian Mi Mi" during an official visit to the People's Republic of China. In his post, Anutin shared a poem stating, "A person without music in their soul is a strange person indeed," and linked the song "Thank You For The Music" by ABBA.
According to Thai News Agency, the post featured additional remarks suggesting that those who fail to find beauty in music are "fit for rebellion and is an ugly creature." The message was visually accompanied by emojis of a saxophone, musical notes, and a microphone. This response comes amid criticism faced by Anutin for frequently engaging in musical performances at events, despite ongoing domestic issues.