Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami
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Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami or Phleng Sanrasoen Phra Barami is the royal anthem of Thailand
. The lyrics were composed by Prince Narisaranuvadtivongs, around 1913, and were later revised by King Rama VI.
There is no certainty about the identity of the song's composer. The music may have been composed by a Russian composer named Pyotr Schurovsky, while other sources mention several Thai musicians and the Dutch musician Heutzen as the authors.
Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami was the national anthem of Siam until 1932, when it was replaced by Phleng Chat
. The royal anthem is performed during state occasions, as well as when a high-ranking member of the royal family is present for a function. In addition, the royal anthem is still played before the beginning of each film in movie theatres, as well as before the commencement of the first act in plays, musicals, concerts, and most other live performances of music or theatre in Thailand. At the beginning and closing of television and radio programing, the anthem is also played. For example, Channel 7
airs a video of the anthem, with pictures of King Bhumibol Adulyadej from his birth to the present day shown.
In April, 2008, it was reported that a Thai citizen was facing criminal charges of "Lèse majesté
" for failing to stand for the playing of the Royal Anthem at a movie theatre in Bangkok.
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. The lyrics were composed by Prince Narisaranuvadtivongs, around 1913, and were later revised by King Rama VI.
There is no certainty about the identity of the song's composer. The music may have been composed by a Russian composer named Pyotr Schurovsky, while other sources mention several Thai musicians and the Dutch musician Heutzen as the authors.
Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami was the national anthem of Siam until 1932, when it was replaced by Phleng Chat
Phleng Chat
The national anthem of Thailand was adopted on 10 December 1939. The melody was composed by Phra Jenduriyang and the words are by Luang Saranuprapan. Phleng Chat , literally meaning "national anthem", is a general word for national anthem...
. The royal anthem is performed during state occasions, as well as when a high-ranking member of the royal family is present for a function. In addition, the royal anthem is still played before the beginning of each film in movie theatres, as well as before the commencement of the first act in plays, musicals, concerts, and most other live performances of music or theatre in Thailand. At the beginning and closing of television and radio programing, the anthem is also played. For example, Channel 7
BBTV Channel 7
Bangkok National Radio and Television Broadcasting Corporation Channel 7 is a Thailand television channel. The headquarters are located in Bangkok, Thailand. The channel was established in 1967 with the first live broadcast of the Miss Thailand pageant held in the Vajiravudhthanusorn event at...
airs a video of the anthem, with pictures of King Bhumibol Adulyadej from his birth to the present day shown.
In April, 2008, it was reported that a Thai citizen was facing criminal charges of "Lèse majesté
Lèse majesté
Lese-majesty is the crime of violating majesty, an offence against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or against a state.This behavior was first classified as a criminal offence against the dignity of the Roman republic in Ancient Rome...
" for failing to stand for the playing of the Royal Anthem at a movie theatre in Bangkok.
Lyrics
| Thai lyrics | Thai transliteration (RTGS Royal Thai General System of Transcription The Royal Thai General System of Transcription is the official system for rendering Thai language words in the Latin alphabet, published by the Royal Institute of Thailand... ) |
|---|---|
| ข้าวรพุทธเจ้า | Kha Wora Phutthachao |
| เอามโนและศิรกราน | Ao Mano Lae Sira Kran |
| นบพระภูมิบาล บุญญะดิเรก | Nop Phra Phummiban Bunya Direk |
| เอกบรมจักริน | Ek Boromma Chakkrin |
| พระสยามินทร์ | Phra Siamin |
| พระยศยิ่งยง | Phra Yotsa Ying Yong |
| เย็นศิระเพราะพระบริบาล | Yen Sira Phro Phra Boriban |
| ผลพระคุณ ธ รักษา | Phon Phra Khun Tha Raksa |
| ปวงประชาเป็นศุขสานต์ | Puang Pracha Pen Suk San |
| ขอบันดาล | Kho Bandan |
| ธ ประสงค์ใด | Tha Prasong Dai |
| จงสฤษดิ์ | Chong Sarit |
| ดังหวังวรหฤทัย | Dang Wang Wora Haruethai |
| ดุจจะถวายชัย ชโย | Dut Cha Thawai Chai Chayo |
English translation
- We, servants of His great Majesty,
- prostrate our heart and head,
- to pay respect to the ruler, whose merits are boundless,
- outstanding in the great Chakri dynasty,
- the greatest of Siam,
- with great and lasting honor,
- (We are) secure and peaceful because of your royal rule,
- results of king cure
- (is) people in happiness and in peace,
- May it be that
- whatever you will,
- be done
- according to the hopes of your great heart
- as we wish (you) victory, hurrah!