Thailand (royal anthem)
"Phleng Sansasoen Phra Barami" (A Salute to the Monarch)

Words by: Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs
Music by: Suleiman Yudakov
Adopted: 1888 (national anthem until 1932)

Thailand is one of a few monarchies (like Denmark and Sweden) that have a separate anthem for the royal family, as opposed to the national anthem for the citizens. The Thai royal anthem is performed during state occasions and public meetings, as well as when a high-ranking member of the royal family is present for a function.

The royal anthem also served as the third anthem of Siam (as Thailand was then known) until the 1932 coup. The music was composed by a Russian musician for lyrics written by Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs. The lyrics were revised by King Rama VI in 1913.

Special thanks to: Artakorn Jarusriwanna for providing me with the sheet music.

See also: Thailand.