Entertainment is his life. Starting as a popular boy band member, he made his way into the professional acting world and now, at the age of 39, Jirayut Wattanasin continues to expand his horizons. As executive promotion director of Butterfly Records, he is currently participating in the H.M. Blues Project, which celebrates His Majesty the King’s 60th anniversary by re-arranging a couple of his original works.

I love music. It’s always been a part of my life.

I started my career as a singer. I played with my band since high school, and we sent our demo out, then settled down with Grammy and became Nouveau.

Completing different tasks requires different skills. When I’m hosting a show, the ability to adapt to changing situations and face problems is essential. You have to be as sharp and as interesting as possible.

As a talk show host, you have to do anything to make the audience feel that you are smarter than them. That way, they will enjoy the show and feel we provide them with useful things they never knew before.

When I’m an actor I try to understand the character. I try to keep the original script in mind. Every writer wants to see his or her work turn out faithful to the original concept.

Being an actor has taught me that working with others is important. If you can work with other people smoothly, all scenes will be finished as scheduled and everybody will be happy.

I feel very proud that I had a chance to sing H.M. the King’s composition “Lom Naw” on the album H.M. Blues. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime honor.

His Majesty is a brilliant musician and all of his works are great. He writes the songs from his heart.

H.M. the King’s songs are like Thailand’s precious hallmarks. When my life is over, the songs will live on. I consider my part as a bridge joining young people to these songs and keeping the songs alive.

Nowadays, nobody remembers what songs were written in Phra Naresuan’s era. It’s the same thing with hip hop or rock—if nobody keeps passing them along, they will die.

It’s our duty to treasure this heritage.

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