Thai Obama sings to a different tune

[babylonsister]

http://www.phuketgazette.net/archives/queernews/2009/article7161.html

Friday, March 13, 2009
Thai Obama sings to a different tune



DEAD RINGER? Suphoj "Obama Thailand" Bunseupwong with a photo of US President Barack Obama.

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Like President Obama, Mr Suphoj will be spreading a message of hope – not through rousing speeches, but through cheerful luk-thung country music songs. :D

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Mr Suphoj is now working on 10 songs for his highly anticipated debut album. He says these will be cheerful luk-thung numbers that you can dance to and sing along with to forget your worries – not a bad formula in these trying economic times.

Thailand’s Obama counts among his influences not left-wing radicals or fire-and-brimstone preachers, but popular Thai music artists such as Chatri Srichol, Sayan Sanya and Yodrak Salakjai.

The CD, which should be hitting the shelves in the near future, will be released under the artist name “Barack Obama”.

It was not reported whether a complimentary copy will be sent to the White House.

[Jennicut]

1. Wow, that almost creeps me out! They look a lot alike.