<p>Video clips released on social media show&nbsp;the crowd booing&nbsp;as the Thai royal anthem played on stage and the words &quot;Please pay your respects to His Majesty the King&quot; appeared on the screen before the Blackpink World Tour kicked off in Bangkok.</p>

<p>Throughout modern Thailand’s history, Royal Anthem videos have played a significant role in transforming the foundations of royal legitimacy. While the palace previously emphasised the King’s commitment to his duties as ‘Father of the Land’, anthem videos now push the Thai people’s duty to love the monarchy as ‘good children’.&nbsp;</p> <p></p>