Malaysian PM re-uploaded his visit video with Thai Royal song after dispute

A video clip about his visit to Thailand last week, posted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s team, used the Thai song “Om Pra Mah Pood" as a background music. The song title’s approximate translation is “Swear on Buddha Before You Speak”, and is widely known for its message about dishonest and untrustworthy behaviour.

The video quickly racked up more than 30,000 views before it was taken down.

During his visit, Prime Minister Anwar met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss various bilateral issues, including progress on past agreements, transport, trade links, tourism, border development and efforts to promote peace in Thailand’s southern border provinces.

With Malaysia holding the chair of ASEAN this year, they also discussed working together to drive regional cooperation.

The Prime Minister's Office in Malaysia later uploaded the video again using the song "Love at Sundown", a song composed by His Majesty King Rama IX.