MAY 22, 2010 - LIVE VIDEO EVENTS Take place as parts of Bangkok burn -
Prachya Pinkaew when interviewed last week, was asked if he was willing to make a documentary about the turmoil and the current situation in Thailand. His first response was that is not the kind of film he makes. A day or so later, he directed, filmed and then edited the following Music Video.

The First Video (Above) -...Link #1

...is the "Making of..." - and unless you speak Thai, this version has English Subtitles, so by watching it first. you can get the wonderful words.

AS OF MAY 22. we do not (yet) have subtitles for the actual Music Video (Below)...Link #2
It starts with a short newscast, basically speaking about the events, the stars, Prachya involvement (he is in the newscast, along with some of the other stars), which leads into the MV (Music Video). But it is still very cool, especially if you see the "Making of..." first.

Don't worry about 'spoilers' watching that first, the story is already in the world news - Thailand is under martial law, and nearly a state of civil war. RPG's are floated into central Bangkok, the SiLom business district, and more recently sharpshooters assasniations of the security chief of the Red Shirts threw the country into civil unrest resulting in the burning of many buildings throughout the country.

Prachya Pinkaew, our favorite Thai director, has stepped forward and spoken out against the violence and bloodshed that has plagued Thailand over the last years.
The most recent clashes, between the government and the outspoken 'Red Shirts' has led to many deaths and injuries. This in a country that seems to be capable of being a large, peaceful Buddhist resort. With beautiful beaches. The Land of Smiles.
Yet, political upheaval in South East Asia is of course nothing new. But those of us who have spent a lot of time in Asia have come to regard Thailand as a home away from home, and are disappointed to watch as Thailand falls in and out of chaos.