The Prime Minister presided over a press conference promoting the song “Mother’s Smile,” paying tribute to the royal benevolence and mourning Her Majesty the Queen Mother, before taking a photo of the music notes saying, “I will use this to practice the trumpet.”,
At 13:35 on 27 October 2026 GMT+7, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, presided over a press conference promoting the song and its accompanying video, “Mother’s Smile.” The event was held to honor the royal benevolence and mourn, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at Government House.
Anutin said the release of the song “Mother’s Smile” honors the incomparable royal grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The song was created in recognition of her immense benevolence, in conjunction with the royal cremation ceremony scheduled from 15 to 19 December. The royal cremation organizing committee produced the song to publicize her royal duties. National artist Thongchai McIntyre was honored to perform the song, with lyrics by Nitipong Honark and composition and arrangement by Suwatchai Sutthirat.
On behalf of the government, he thanked the creators and all government, private, and civil society organizations, along with all involved parties, for their support in successfully carrying out this work. The government will widely distribute and promote the song “Mother’s Smile” through all communication channels, requesting the media’s cooperation in publicizing it.
The press reported that after the conference, Anutin visited the exhibition “Mother’s Smile,” which detailed the song’s creation, including the music notes and lyrics. The Prime Minister took out his mobile phone to photograph the music notes. When asked if he planned to practice playing the saxophone, Anutin raised his eyebrows, made a blowing gesture, and said, “I will practice the trumpet.”
When asked if the music notes looked difficult, the Prime Minister shook his head and said, “It's a regular key.” When asked if he could play it after just one practice, the Prime Minister pointed towards the Thai Khu Fah Building and said he would go up there to listen.
