Chapter 11Singing the King Anthem

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Chapter 11 - Singing the King Anthem

In Thailand, we have a national anthem which is played at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day. But, we also have a King's Anthem which people will hear most often at the start of a movie when they go to the cinema.

	(khaa wor-ra put-tha-jao aow ma-no lae si-ra gran)
	"We, Your Majesty's loyal subjects, Pay homage with deep-felt veneration,

	(nop pra poom-mi baan boon ya di rake)
	To the supreme Protector of the Realm,

	(aek ba-rom ma jug rin phra sa-yaa min)
	The mightiest of monarchs complete with transcendent virtues,

	(phra yot-sa ying yong yen si ra phraw phra bor-ri baan)
	Under whose benevolent rule, we, Your subjects,

	(phon phra khoon-tha ruk saa puang pra cha ben sook saan)
	Receive protection and happiness, Prosperity and peace;

	(khor bun daan tha pra song dai jong sa-rit dung whang wor-ra-ha reu thai)
	And we wish that whatsoever Your Majesty may desire,

	(doot ja tha-wai chai chai yo)
	The same may be fulfilled."