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Thailand National Anthem History

Phleng Chat Thai · เพลงชาติไทย

Thailand's national anthem, "Phleng Chat Thai," has a complex history originating in 1871 and evolving through several versions after the 1932 coup. The current music was officially adopted in 1939, with its final lyrics also adopted that same year.

Thailand Phleng Chat Thai

Thailand

Language
Thai
Anthem
Phleng Chat Thai
Duration
0:44
Status
"Phleng Chat Thai" remains the national anthem of Thailand today, and the law requiring its daily playing and citizens' respect remains in force.

History timeline

  1. 1871

    King's visit to Singapore inspired the creation of the first Thai national anthem.

  2. 1932

    Following a coup, the royal anthem was replaced, and Peter Feit's new music was composed and first played.

  3. August 20, 1934

    Revised lyrics by Chan Kamwilai were officially adopted for the new national anthem.

  4. 1939

    The nation was renamed Thailand, prompting a contest for new lyrics to reflect the change.

  5. December 10, 1939

    Luang Saranuprapan's lyrics won the contest and were officially adopted, along with the music.

  6. 1939

    A law mandated the anthem be played daily at 8 AM and 6 PM, with citizens standing in respect.

By law, the national anthem must be played daily at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. nationwide, during which citizens are required to stand and show respect.