webfact Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Army chief recommends listening to an old Thai song ‘Kilet Manoot’ According to an informed army source, Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong has recommended that his aides and acquaintances listen to an old Thai song called “Kilet Manoot” or (Human Defilement) which, he said, fits the current political situation as politicians squabble over cabinet seats. The essential translated message of the song, sung by Thanin Intharathep, is that, rich or poor, human behavior, good or bad, reflects one’s background and upbringing. While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits. Earlier in February, General Apirat suggested Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thai party’s chief election strategist, should listen to the 1970s right-wing political song “Nak Paendin” (Burden of the Land), and ordered army-run radio stations to air the song in retaliation for her suggestion that, if the Pheu Thai party is in government, it will propose a 10% cut in the defence budget and scrap conscription. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/army-chief-recommends-listening-to-an-old-thai-song-kilet-manoot/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-06-19 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Rap against dictatorship is a far better listen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Faiyen's Music for Thai Freedom worth a recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, webfact said: The essential translated message of the song, sung by Thanin Intharathep, is that, rich or poor, human behavior, good or bad, reflects one’s background and upbringing Maybe have students educated to think outside the box and they'll have a better future. 24 minutes ago, webfact said: While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits. Is that a pop at the Dems and the Bums? Don't worry - people are learning more and more via social media who are reaping all the benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Wiggy said: It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek. Now we know what happened after his acting career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Blooming heck a psychotic Army leader now giving free intellectual and musical advice. we are so lucky they care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Pity help Thailand if this army strongman ever gets control which could be any time in the near future. His father was a previous coup leader so it is in his genes and ambitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Here's a song for you, chief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, poohy said: Blooming heck a psychotic Army leader now giving free intellectual and musical advice. we are so lucky they care! coupled with Prayut's recommendations for literature, how can the population go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Maybe he will get his chance to gun down 50 people in the Bangkok streets as well. Or would it be 50 politicians in the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Orton Rd said: Rap against dictatorship is a far better listen! I understand those who sang that are currently hiding out in fear of their lives! 41 minutes ago, Cadbury said: Pity help Thailand if this army strongman ever gets control which could be any time in the near future. His father was a previous coup leader so it is in his genes and ambitions. It is on its way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I think 'rak kwai kwai' would be more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 What's a Manoot and why kilet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Maybe the General could convince that French guy Yan Marchal (is that his name?) to sing it as a special favor for the government. He seems to have a...talent...for catchy, inspirational tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstav Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I recommend they all listen to my favorite Thai song "Kuen Kuen Lueng Lueng" by Soreng Santi (you can catch it on YouTube) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet sounds a bit perverted to me .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, overherebc said: What's a Manoot and why kilet? A manoot is a human. Why kilet? It might voice opposition in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Kilet Manoot? Did the mean Kilie Minogue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Wiggy said: It's Mr Sulu from Star Trek. Mr. Sulu was good-looking - and much, much more liberal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 As soon as he says "there will not be a coup and I am not interested in politics", that is the time for P to be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 49 minutes ago, JAG said: I understand those who sang that are currently hiding out in fear of their lives! It is on its way... JAG, I like your use of the impersonal, non-human (inhuman) pronoun, 'it', here: VERY appropriate and fitting. Yes, indeed: I fear IT is on its way ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, PatOngo said: A manoot is a human. Why kilet? It might voice opposition in the future! Manoot = Intelligent being, not necessarily human. I was watching the movie Prometheus in Thai, and was discussing the words for the creatures. The big alien would have been manoot, as it was intelligent. The creatures were pee-sat, as they were unthinking animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: While steel and diamonds are strong, they can be changed by the power of money and being a “kiss-ass” can make even salt taste sweet, but he who has the longest arm will reap the benefits. in my country the police are sometimes called the 'long arm of the law' - that must be a coincidence ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Guess that nasty piece of work will be singing that song himself, with his own backing group, "the snipers seven" as soon as he is instructed to remove the current clowns currently squabbling at the trough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 First it was "scum of the earth" and now "human defilement". Not looking forward to his extended playlist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchega Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 obviously ready to lead the next coup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, manchega said: obviously ready to lead the next coup Has been at the top of his bucket list ever since day one at the Military Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said: in my country the police are sometimes called the 'long arm of the law' - that must be a coincidence ???? If the police is the long arm, simple extrapolation will have the military as the armpit. No coincidence there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 The military continue to play with sabers, will he be the next coup leader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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