The song was written by the renowned songwriter Chiu Pichit , who masterfully captured the life story and spiritual intentions of Waiphot.
A core theme is "Kha Nam Nom" (the price of mother's milk), emphasizing the Thai belief that a son’s ordination is the highest way to repay his parents' debt of gratitude. The song was written by the renowned songwriter
There are actually two famous versions. The original "Waiphot La Buat" starts with "Twenty-first of June, I’m surely leaving to be ordained..." while the newer, often-searched version begins with "Twenty-first of June, the time I left before..." reflecting on his past ordination. Artistic and Cultural Significance The original "Waiphot La Buat" starts with "Twenty-first
Waiphot Phetsuphan's status as a (declared in 1997) was built on his ability to blend traditional Thai folk arts like Phleng E-Saew and Phleng Lae with modern Luk Thung. Songwriter: Chiu Pichit
Waiphot Phetsuphan (พราน สกุลณี). Songwriter: Chiu Pichit.
The date June 21st has become so synonymous with this song that it is often jokingly referred to in Thailand as "National Ordination Day".