Singer Chai Warns Society to Learn from Controversy

Singer Chai Tatthasmit has sparked attention with his measured response to recent entertainment industry drama involving Mind Music Records. The label's owner, veterinarian Sathapathorn (known as Dr. Mind), recently signed a former factory worker nicknamed "Puay," known for a viral bedroom video, as a new artist and asked for society's understanding as she starts over. During a film promotion for "Muay Deva: Double Down" at M Studio on Ratchayothin, Chai explained he hasn't posted about the controversy because he's been occupied and only recently discovered it. He stressed he doesn't support opportunism for building fame and trusts that fans and society will ultimately decide.

Chai discussed his artist selection criteria, emphasizing that talent and values must go hand-in-hand. He also touched on updated developments in a car repair fraud case at a well-known auto shop in Pathum Thani, where a vehicle owner was allegedly cheated out of payment and the case is now in court.

Chai stated: "I think the comments are already unanimous. Many people have spoken up. I believe everyone should be more aware and alert about this because it's not normal. It's a completely different matter. There are many reasons and factors involved. Whenever something like this happens, people seize the opportunity. For example, we've been through similar, even heavier situations like Uncle Pol's case before. We should learn from these societal lessons.

I understand some people may seize opportunities or act with good intentions, but ultimately, success can't happen without audience or viewer support." He acknowledged concerns that children might imitate such behavior, noting that young people today record content constantly. "I'm not too serious about it because I don't think I own the entertainment industry. People do what they do. I'm just tired of what's happening and tired for society overall. But I'm somewhat relieved that some people still have common sense—they don't just follow the drama and then go support them anyway. That's two different things entirely." Chai emphasized that ultimately it comes down to fans and the work produced, and that anything unnatural will reveal itself through actual output.