Singapore's major Chinese-language media outlet praised Prime Minister Anutin for showcasing his vocal talent by singing the classic Chinese song "Tian Mi Mi," enhancing the diplomatic atmosphere between Thailand and China.Tags: [Singaporean media, Anutin, Tian Mi Mi, Thailand-China relations, diplomacy, music diplomacy]
On 21 July 2026, Ms. Lalida Pertvivatana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, disclosed that Lianhe Zaobao, a prominent Chinese-language newspaper and news agency in Singapore, published a report on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's official visit to the People's Republic of China. The report highlighted the Thai Prime Minister's joint rendition of the classic Chinese song "Tian Mi Mi," framing it as an example of "Music Diplomacy," a cultural dimension that strengthens Thai–Chinese friendship through an accessible cultural language.Tags: [Lianhe Zaobao, Lalida Pertvivatana, Anutin Charnvirakul, Music Diplomacy, Thailand-China relations]
Ms. Lalida explained that the Singaporean media reported on the 20 July 2026 event following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Anutin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. During the luncheon, the Thai side shared a video clip showing the two leaders seated side by side, with Anutin holding a microphone and singing accompanied by piano, while Premier Li Qiang and honored guests clapped along in a friendly manner.Tags: [bilateral talks, Anutin Charnvirakul, Li Qiang, Beijing, luncheon, music diplomacy]
"Music is a universal language that helps shorten distances between people. This brief moment at the luncheon carries significance beyond entertainment, as it portrays a warm, instantly understandable, and memorable image of friendship between the leaders and peoples of both countries," Ms. Lalida said.Tags: [music, universal language, friendship, Thailand-China relations, Anutin Charnvirakul, Lalida Pertvivatana]
The Deputy Spokesperson noted that foreign media's use of the term "Music Diplomacy" reflects that high-level visits are not limited to formal statements or negotiation outcomes but also conveyed through natural gestures. The widely known song "Tian Mi Mi" serves as an emotional bridge, helping the friendly atmosphere between Thailand and China reach the public in a concrete way.Tags: [Music Diplomacy, diplomatic gestures, Tian Mi Mi, Thailand-China friendship, public engagement]
Additionally, Lianhe Zaobao connected Prime Minister Anutin's musical role on previous occasions, such as singing "My Way" with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and playing traditional instruments during his visit to Vietnam. The report views his singing of "Tian Mi Mi" in Beijing as another successful use of music to create an atmosphere of goodwill.Tags: [Anutin Charnvirakul, My Way, Anwar Ibrahim, Vietnam visit, traditional instruments, music diplomacy]
Ms. Lalida concluded that while music diplomacy does not replace the substantive content of discussions, it opens a space of trust that helps facilitate smoother talks. The government plans to build on this atmosphere of friendship alongside concrete negotiation results to promote cooperation in economics, technology, cultural exchange, and strengthen people-to-people relations between the two countries.Tags: [music diplomacy, trust, Thailand-China cooperation, economics, technology, cultural exchange, people-to-people relations]