Since recently I'm in Bangkok and stay near an elementary school.

I've heard announcements on the loudspeakers but didn't notice the national anthem being played at 8 am.

Does this still happen in Bangkok?

And do pedestrians stand still while the anthem is being played?

The rules are simple, pal. Haul your body from the sheets, stand tall while the anthem plays its mournful tune, and then, if you're lucky, maybe sleep will take you back.

4 minutes ago, Celsius said:

. Haul your body from the sheets

 

 

He has to do that from the privacy of his own apartment?

 

 

8am and 6pm daily, most places that can physically stop for a minute do, those that it's not feasible don't. Nothing wrong with a bit of nationalism to make people feel proud of their country 👍 

If you have the desire to see the older Chinese generation doing Tai Chee and the young doing aerobics in the morning, venture to Lupini Park early in the morning for exercise. At 0800 hr everyone stops for the National Anthem.

Lovely.

Then you can find a place and take a shot of snake blood and walk home with an early morning hooker.

Great start to the morning if inclined.

This was in the old days, think the snake kiosks (or their visibility) would be gone. 

 

It's only a thing now at schools and government offices. Especially ignored in South.

8 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

It's only a thing now at schools and government offices. Especially ignored in South.

Not heard in public up here since ages.

What about the movies?

Long time ago it was also played before a movie started, if I remember correctly.

5 minutes ago, trax33 said:

What about the movies?

Long time ago it was also played before a movie started, if I remember correctly.

Not the national anthem, but "Sansoen Phra Barami" (สรรเสริญพระบารมี), also known as the Royal Anthem.

 

I think it's still played, but few stand up, or so I read.

5 minutes ago, trax33 said:

What about the movies?

Long time ago it was also played before a movie started, if I remember correctly.

 

Not same. See above

 

I had heard that the song was written/ arranged by a German. I'm sure there's a Wikipedia on that but I'm simply not motivated

8 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not the national anthem, but "Sansoen Phra Barami" (สรรเสริญพระบารมี), also known as the Royal Anthem.

 

I think it's still played, but few stand up, or so I read.

 

And on the street they play the national anthem instead of the royal anthem?

3 minutes ago, trax33 said:

 

And on the street they play the national anthem instead of the royal anthem?

Yes ... 0800 & 1800 hr

 

Yes, noticeable at rail stations & malls, if O&A, as the world comes to a grinding halt for many.

The joggers and exercisers in Benjakiti Park still pause in the morning when the anthem plays.

Well, as of two years ago when I was staying next to the park and goin there every morning.

33 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not the national anthem, but "Sansoen Phra Barami" (สรรเสริญพระบารมี), also known as the Royal Anthem.

 

I think it's still played, but few stand up, or so I read.

 

Last time I was at the movies hardly anyone stood up.

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

Last time I was at the movies hardly anyone stood up.

Yes, it's very noticeable.  I used to feel a little embarrassed at conspicuously remaining seated, but now I'm in the majority.

On 7/24/2025 at 5:29 AM, Celsius said:

The rules are simple, pal. Haul your body from the sheets, stand tall while the anthem plays its mournful tune, and then, if you're lucky, maybe sleep will take you back.

Learn the words and sing along, too. 👍😎

On 7/24/2025 at 6:24 AM, KhaoHom said:

It's only a thing now at schools and government offices. Especially ignored in South.

 

They only respect Islam, nothing else

On 7/24/2025 at 9:28 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Yes, it's very noticeable.  I used to feel a little embarrassed at conspicuously remaining seated, but now I'm in the majority.

If you are not disabled why didn't you just stand up back then ?

I live next to a school, which caters for Kindergarten up to Secondary 4.

 

The day starts with music played over loudspeakers from about 7.30. It depends on who is on the PA system - if it is the boys it is Thai Rap, the girls jolly songs and K Pop, one of the teachers a mix of soupy ballads and rousing patriotic songs. About 8.25 the school march is played and the children all troop out and form up in front of the flagpole. At 0830 the National Anthem followed by some inspirational talks from teachers. From time to time the teacher in charge of scouting, resplendent in khaki shorts, shirt and a beret which could double as a helicopter landing pad throws a hissy fit about the standards of drill and discipline, which the youngsters quite sensibly ignore! Then at about 0845 they all bimble off to their classrooms and the day begins.

 

Thai children, and their schools are quite noisy - but I am used to it and it doesn't bother me, in fact I quite like it!

20 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

If you are not disabled why didn't you just stand up back then ?

Unfortunately Forum rules forbid me from explaining.

Lazy people and cowards do not stand. Anyone not protesting should stand at "attention". 

 

Anyone protesting, should stand and back turned and arms crossed. 

 

Only lazy sheep (typically leftists) should be sitting. 

They stopped playing on the local speaker system here a few years ago, people kept cutting the wires. Hat Yai airport used to play and people would stand, people stopped standing so they don't play it anymore. Last time I was in the cinema maybe half the people stood.

8 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Unfortunately Forum rules forbid me from explaining.

 I suspect similar views to my own. Nevertheless, as a foreigner, I stand up for the anthem here. No need to make a show of myself by not doing so.

I like that they practice a bit of pride in their country by playing the anthem. We used to do it in Australia too but now it's only done at sporting events. Instead  kids are now being taught to hate their country and follow the latest global protest trends by high nosed leftist activist teachers who have infiltrated the education system.

On 7/24/2025 at 9:28 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Yes, it's very noticeable.  I used to feel a little embarrassed at conspicuously remaining seated, but now I'm in the majority.

Exactly in Chiang Mai people don't stand, my daughter says if anyone does they get heckled. 

On 7/24/2025 at 6:17 AM, carlyai said:

If you have the desire to see the older Chinese generation doing Tai Chee and the young doing aerobics in the morning, venture to Lupini Park early in the morning for exercise. At 0800 hr everyone stops for the National Anthem.

Lovely.

Then you can find a place and take a shot of snake blood and walk home with an early morning hooker.

Great start to the morning if inclined.

This was in the old days, think the snake kiosks (or their visibility) would be gone. 

 

Would that early morning hooker be a late night left over with a snail trail dribbling down her legs ?

Just asking as an English friend is looking to get married  

On 7/24/2025 at 6:24 AM, KhaoHom said:

It's only a thing now at schools and government offices. Especially ignored in South.

 

Happens at my place of employement.

8am and 6pm are the shift change over times.. the anthem plays and everyone stands.

31 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

 I suspect similar views to my own. Nevertheless, as a foreigner, I stand up for the anthem here. No need to make a show of myself by not doing so.

 

I guess I'm not a hypocrite!  Just to confirm, I do stand if I'm somewhere where the Thai national anthem is played, like on the BTS.  

I can fart almost any national anthem, except the Spanish one, which has no lyrics

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

Nevertheless, as a foreigner, I stand up for the anthem here.

Funny, that was my experience when I went to the cinema this month. Some foreigner standig up, but no Thai people. One even put his hand to his heart, standing to attention. But you could not hear his heel click, must have been the flipflops, but the movement was there. I nearly fell off my chair laughing.