'Let It Be': Asean has a new power duo — Thai, Singapore PMs go acoustic
Diplomacy took an unexpected turn toward karaoke this week when Thailand’s prime minister grabbed a microphone and Singapore’s prime minister picked up a guitar. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sang The Beatles’ “Let It Be” and Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” while Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong provided the acoustic-guitar accompaniment. The unlikely political jam session…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surprised everyone by singing The Beatles' "Let It Be" and Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" during a dinner for Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Thailand's Government House in Bangkok. Wong joined in on the performance, accompanying on guitar. The unlikely musical interlude took place during the Thailand-Singapore Leaders' Retreat, a meeting between the two countries' leaders and the first in 11 years.
The dinner focused on serious discussions about food security, energy, the digital economy, defense, and supply chains, with both sides also signing a memorandum of understanding. However, the lighter side of diplomacy quickly became the focus as videos of the performance spread online. The song choices, "Let It Be" and "Blowin' in the Wind," seemed particularly fitting for leaders.
The lighter moment highlighted how informal interactions can provide a glimpse into the comfort between leaders, strengthening ties despite complex geopolitical issues facing Southeast Asian nations.
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