National Anthem

[trax33]

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?

[Celsius]

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.

[In Full Agreement]

4 minutes ago, Celsius said:

. Haul your body from the sheets

 

 

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

 

 

[baansgr]

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 👍 

[thesetat]

43 minutes ago, trax33 said:

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?

only the old stand. Very few respect the rule for this with the playing of the national anthem. I think it has something to do with the fact that it was for the previous ruler and not for this one. I do not think you will get many replies to this as it pertains to the monarchy as well. 

[carlyai]

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. 

 

[KhaoHom]

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

[KhunBENQ]

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.

[trax33]

What about the movies?

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

[KhunLA]

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.

[KhaoHom]

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

[trax33]

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?

[KhunLA]

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.

[cdemundo]

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.

[blaze master]

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.

[brewsterbudgen]

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.