Thai actor Tay Tawan made the rounds on social media after his Instagram story dedicated to the Philippines amid typhoon Ulysses trended.
Netizens expressed their love forthe actor as they found his gesture thoughtful.
The Philippines was left devastated after typhoon Ulysses, the 21st cyclone to hit the country, brought strong winds and rain that flooded the homes of people. Low-lying areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bicol, and other parts of the country were the most affected which forced citizens to evacuate their homes amid the pandemic.
Tawan sent his love to all Filipinos through his IG story where he posted a message of solidarity saying, “Manatiling malakas na Pilipinas.”
The actor is known for his many BL (Boy’s Love) series such as Kiss: The Series, Kiss Me Again, Our Skyy, Dark Blue Kiss, and I’m Tee, Me Too.
Netizens were quick to notice that the Thai actor used ‘Google Translate’ to convey his message for the Philippines. People said that the actor’s message was the direct Google Translate English-Filipino result for “Stay Strong Philippines.”
https://twitter.com/gulfsmae/status/1327114170542612481
“he google translated “stay strong Philippines” oh my GOD Y’ALL HE’S ADORABLE tay tawan the only man ever,” one netizen wrote on Twitter.
Another netizen mentioned that he was extremely moved by the actor’s efforts of sending his love internationally by taking the time to translate his message.
https://twitter.com/chithangs/status/1327116222039670784
“the fact that he took his time to translate just to let every filo know that he is with us makes me tear up i can’t believe Thailand is winning for having tay tawan,” he wrote.
Another Twitter user also took notice of Tawan’s act of retweeting a post about the emergency numbers available for people to contact along with the hashtag #RescuePH.
tay tawan, a man who never overlooked misfortunes and despairs of others pic.twitter.com/x2zYo1FDNZ
— gwy (@jayyadda) November 13, 2020
“tay tawan, a man who never overlooked misfortunes and despairs of others,” the user said.
Other netizens said that they admire the actor even more for having a good heart and speaking up for what he believes is right.
tay tawan cares about everything. i've seen him take a stand on environmental issues, gender stereotyping, lgbtqia+, political views, and now, he is rooting for the philippines which is drastically hurdled by the 4 typhoons :(( he literally can be mr. universe at this point
— ANNE (@90sgirlie) November 13, 2020
“tay tawan cares about everything. i’ve seen him take a stand on environmental issues, gender stereotyping, lgbtqia+, political views, and now, he is rooting for the Philippines which is drastically hurdled by the 4 typhoons :(( he literally can be mr. universe at this point,” the netizen wrote.
https://twitter.com/SharminaMawan/status/1327148829284708353
“This is why most of his fans are Filipinos, because he gives care. In the situation of the Philippines right now, a simple message like this can lift up those who are down. Salamat P’Tay @Tawan_V!” another netizen stated.
Netizens also expressed their gratitude to the Thai actor for his concern and explained that the reason why that most of his fans are Pinoys is that he shows his love and concern for all Filipinos.
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TAY TAWAN REALLY LOVES PHILIPPINES https://t.co/4kOisenj28
— B ◡̈ is on hiatus (@holytrinityboys) November 13, 2020
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