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Phleng Chat
"Phleng Chat" ("เพลงชาติ") is the national anthem of Thailand. It was adopted on 10 December 1939. The melody was composed by Peter Feit (Thai name: Phra Jenduriyang), 1883-1968, the son of a German immigrant and royal advisor for music. The words are by Luang Saranupraphan.
The anthem was composed a few days after the 1932 coup, and was first broadcast in July 1932. The original lyrics were by Khun Wichitmatra. In 1939, when the name of the country was changed from Siam to Thailand, a competition was launched to create new lyrics, with those by Luang Saranuprapan winning. Prime minister Phibunsongkhram ordered the anthem to be played every day at 8.00 and 18.00, with everyone having to stand up to show respect for the nation. That law is still in force today.
Thai lyrics/transcription
| Thai lyrics | Thai transcription |
|---|---|
| ประเทศไทยรวมเลือดเนื้อชาติเชื้อไทย | Pra thet thai ruam luead nu'a chat chu'a thai |
| เป็นประชารัฐ ไผทของไทยทุกส่วน | Pen pra cha rat pha thai kho'ng thai thuk suan |
| อยู่ดำรงคงไว้ได้ทั้งมวล | Yu dam rong khong wai dai thang muan |
| ด้วยไทยล้วนหมาย รักสามัคคี | Duay thai luan mai rak sa mak khi |
| ไทยนี้รักสงบ แต่ถึงรบไม่ขลาด | Thai ni rak sa ngop tae thu'ng rop mai khlat |
| เอกราชจะไม่ให้ใครข่มขี่ | Ek ka raj ja mai hai khrai khom khi |
| สละเลือดทุกหยาดเป็นชาติพลี | Sa la luead thuk yat pen chat p'hli |
| เถลิงประเทศชาติไทยทวี มีชัย ชโย | Tha loeng pra thet chat thai tha wi mi chai ch'yo |
English translation
- Thailand unites flesh and blood of Thais.
- Nation of the people; belonging to the Thais in every respect.
- Long maintained [has been] the independence
- Because the Thais seek, and love, unity.
- Thais are peace-loving;
- But at war we're no cowards.
- Sovereignty will not be threatened
- Sacrificing every drop of blood for the nation
- Hail the nation of Thailand, long last the victory, Cheers
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