A nationalistic tune from a previous era of military rule is being spiced up and re-recorded to continue the return of happiness and clear up any remaining misunderstandings.
“Let Us Love Each Other,” an anthem composed by Nakorn Thanonsap under the military dictators of 1971, sings of unity and cooperation among all Thais regardless of their differences.
Forty-three years later it’s being brought back for a new generation’s children, according to officials. The junta aims to adjust the locals’ attitudes about democracy and help foster love between Thais.
When we heard from Khaosod English it would be updated with a new MV featuring celebrities Usamanee Waithayanon and Akkapan Namart singing with an army band and soldiers, we decided it would be in everyone’s best interest to translate and share the love.
So start practicing now and be ready to sing along when it shows up during the next junta broadcast!
Let Us Love Each Other
Rak Gan Wai Terd
Chorus:
Let us love each other
Rak gan wai terd. Rao gern ruam dan Thai
No matter which region you’re from, we are all Thai
Ja gerd park nhai gor Thai duay gan
There is no barrier for ethnicity and customs
Chueh sai prapenee mai mee geed gan
Born under the flag, we are all Thai
Gerd tai tong Thai nun puang chon tuk kon kue kon Thai
The Golden Land is like Mother’s tummy
Tong thin laem thong muern tong korng mae
We are born from the same land like from the same Mother
Gerd thing diew gan tae muern mae diew gan chai mai
My heart is warm when I gaze into your eyes
Yarm chun mong taa khun ob uhn duang jai
Our blood bond is reflected in your eyes
Hen sai lued Thai nai sai taa bork sai sumpun
Repeat chorus
The beautiful sea with swimming fish
Talay saen ngarm nai naam mee pla
In the golden rice field there is an abundance of plants
Puech pun gluen taa tarm rai naa ruang thong sawai
There is wealth passed on from our ancestors
Sintsup mee gluen glon bunpachon hai wai
Bond our hearts together, children of Thailand
Rao loog larn Thai jong ruam jai hai mun
Repeat chorus
The elegant cape glazed with virtue
Laem thong sohpa duay baramee
Protecting us with shade of glory
Pok glaow rao Thai nee rom yen pen sri pong sai
Whoever thinks of disgracing His land
Krai kid bung-ard mhin thin thong ong tai
We will to protect the Thai land and the King
Rao prom plee jai pok pong Thai lae ong rachan
