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. Phleng chat, literally means "national song", is a general word for national anthem. Phleng chat thai, Thailand's national anthem, is also used to refer to this specific song.
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, and ordering the populace to stand up to show respect for the nation. That law is still in force today.
Thai lyrics/transcription
| Thai lyrics | Thai transcription |
|---|---|
| ประเทศไทยรวมเลือดเนื้อชาติเชื้อไทย | Prathet Thai Ruam Lueat Nuea Chat Chuea Thai, |
| เป็นประชารัฐ ไผทของไทยทุกส่วน | Pen Pracha Rat, Phathai Khong Thai Thuk Suan, |
| อยู่ดำรงคงไว้ได้ทั้งมวล | Yu Damrong Khong Wai Dai Thang Muan, |
| ด้วยไทยล้วนหมาย รักสามัคคี | Duai Thai Luan Mai, Rak Samakkhi, |
| ไทยนี้รักสงบ แต่ถึงรบไม่ขลาด | Thai Ni Rak Sa-ngop, Tae Thueng Rop Mai Khlat, |
| เอกราชจะไม่ให้ใครข่มขี่ | Ekkarat Cha Mai Hai Khrai Khom Khi, |
| สละเลือดทุกหยาดเป็นชาติพลี | Sala Lueat Thuk Yat Pen Chat Phali, |
| เถลิงประเทศชาติไทยทวี มีชัย ชโย | Thaloeng Prathet Chat Thai Thawi Mi Chai Cha-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, Hurrah
2nd English translation
- Thailand unites its people with flesh and blood.
- land of Thailand belongs to the Thais.
- long maintained its sovereignty,
- Because the Thais have always been united.
- thais are peace-loving,
- no cowards at distress.
- They shall allow no one to rob them of freedom,
- Nor shall they suffer tyranny.
- ready to die for freedom, safety and prosperity.
See also
- Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami (Thai national anthem before 1932, still use as the royal anthem)
External links
- 100 firsts that shaped Bangkok - 77 - The national anthem
- Download Phleng Chat Thai (vocal) from The Government Public Relations Department, Thailand
- Download Phleng Chat Thai (instrument) from The Government Public Relations Department, Thailand
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