Thai entertainers in kudos to King Rama IX as Japanese Majesties arrive
A group of well-known Thai entertainers have jointly "shared" on social media a song composed by the late King Rama IX being played by Japanese musicians.
The joint digital event came as Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive in Thailand today to pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
They will also have an audience with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to strengthen traditional relations between the two royal families. Thailand and Japan also marks 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
Thai actors and actresses including Anne Thongprasom, Cherry Khemupsorn, Sririta Jensen, Taew Natapohn, Pancake Khemanit, Mint Chalida, Toey Jarinporn, Alek Teeradetch, marked tens of thousand "like" on social media as they shared the royal composed song "Echo".
The song was played by three well-known Japanese musicians with 13-string harps and a flute, which are musical instruments for royal court, to honor HM King Bhumibol's talent in music.
