The Office of the Prime Minister has unveiled a new music video to accompany the Thai national anthem, saying it is designed to instil pride and patriotism.
careful planning: A monk and two soldiers install a framed portrait of His Majesty the King inside Wat Bowon Niwet's ubosot, or ordination hall, while decorating the place for today's coronation rites.
Patcharaporn Inseeyong, permanent secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister, said yesterday the video is intended to display Thais' love of their nation, though no change has been made to the melody or verses of the anthem.
The 1.16-minute video has been released as the nation celebrates the coronation of His Majesty the King and features people from all walks of life standing as they sing the anthem.
Ms Patcharaporn said the make-over includes new vocals from young singers.
"The video brings together Thais from all walks of life -- civil servants, soldiers, police, university students, pupils, farmers, fishermen and workers -- who display patriotism through their activities and work.
"But this version also illustrates how they show their love for the country -- through song. When they hear the tune, their eyes focus on the national flag," she said.
The national anthem is played on all radio and television channels twice a day at 8am and 6pm.
