Traditional Band of the Royal Family of Thailand

One of the two bands that report to the Bureau of the Royal Household's Royal Ceremonial Division is the Traditional Band of the Royal Family, responsible for the playing of traditional songs during royal events of the Royal Family of Thailand, in a custom known as prakom yumyam or royal ceremonial music performances.[1] The Traditional Band plays the prakom part of state events involving the Thai Royal Family and are distinguished by their red dress uniforms and pith helmets.

The ensemble is similar to the daechwita ensembles of South Korea, but are of Chinese and Hindu origin. Unlike other ensembles it reports as part of the Royal Ceremonial Division of the BRH, since the instruments are part of the Thai royal regalia. Of the 80 members, 38 work for the BRH, 42 are uniformed personnel of the Royal Thai Army.

Instruments of the ensemble

See also

References

  1. "Bangkok Post article". Bangkok Post article. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
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