Thai deputy premier and Singapore prime minister duet Beatles classic on Bangkok visit
Thailand’s deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong sang the Beatles’ “Let It Be” during Wong’s official trip to Bangkok.
On a recent official visit to Bangkok, Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong met with Thailand’s deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul. In an unexpected cultural exchange, the two leaders performed the Beatles’ classic “Let It Be” together. The impromptu duet was staged in the Thai capital and framed as a friendly symbol of the strong bilateral relationship.
Observers noted the informal moment as a way to humanise diplomatic ties. Video of the performance quickly circulated online, drawing attention to the camaraderie between the two governments. No policy announcements accompanied the event, which was purely a goodwill gesture.
Why it matters
The joint performance underscores how cultural gestures can reinforce diplomatic goodwill between neighboring nations.
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