Top 10 Touching Mothers Day Songs Popularly Played on National Mothers Day 2026

National Mother's Day, 12 August Each year, schools, educational institutions, and various stores commonly play Mother's Day songs 2026 to reflect on the profound gratitude owed to mothers, who give life and uphold the family unit—the smallest entity in Thai society. Mother's Day songs carry meaningful lyrics that deeply touch the heart. Let's explore some of these songs.

Mother's Day 2026: 10 touching Mother's Day songs that bring tears and remind us of a mother's grace

1. "Kha Nam Nom" (Milk's Worth) – Version by Chan Yenkae

The lyrics of "Kha Nam Nom" are regarded as the foundation of Thai country music, written by Kru Paiboon Butkhan. The song was first recorded on vinyl in 1949, making it the oldest Mother's Day song. It honors a mother's grace, expressed metaphorically through the milk she provides. Each line is deeply moving and has become a classic that every Thai child has likely heard.

"Lyrics of 'Kha Nam Nom'
Mother has great merit,
Watching over her child since the cradle,
Mother sings lullabies,
Rocking the baby gently, never turning away,

From infancy to growing up, oh mother takes care,
Mother's thinness comes from love deeply rooted in her heart,
Growing from small to big,
This is why—the value of mother's milk,

Think carefully,
What can match the value of mother's milk?
Oh mother, I cherish the worth of your milk,
Blood mixed and distilled into milk for the child to drink,

The value of mother's milk should be engraved in the child's heart,
Later, it is weightier than the earth and sky,
Studying diligently until the end,
One drop of milk cannot repay a mother's endless merit.

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Think carefully about the value of mother's milk,
What can be more appropriate?
Oh mother, I think of the value of your milk,
Blood mixed and distilled into milk for the child to drink,

The value of mother's milk should be engraved in the child's heart,
Later, it is weightier than the earth and sky,
...Studying diligently until the end,
One drop of milk cannot repay a mother's endless merit."

2. "Im Oon" (Warm and Full) – Version by Su Boonliang

The lyrics of "Im Oon" were written by Su Boonliang for a 1991 project promoting breastfeeding. The song describes the intimate bond between mother and child during breastfeeding—through hugs, carrying, and the mother's hands nurturing the child as they grow, nourished by the milk from her heart.

The song begins with the words “Warm...” and “Full...”"No warmth in this world can compare..."and"No fullness in this world can compare..."

3. "Nueng Diao Kue Mae" (The Only One is Mother) – Version by Nantana Pongpathom

The lyrics, written by Duangnai Suriya, became popular as part of the drama "Thong Nuea Kao," which reflects a mother's life raising her child through ups and downs. The song symbolizes mothers in Thai society whose children grow up, go to school or work far away, start their own families, and yet their mother waits and watches for their return during important festivals.

"...Don’t leave mother lonely,
Looking for her child but none is there,

Don’t forget mother in old age, She raised us, helping to nurture our lives."

4. "Mae Khong Khrai" (Whose Mother) – Version by Pornsak Songsang

The lyrics of "Mae Khong Khrai," written by Rak Wattana and sung by Pornsak Songsang, are a beloved country song often performed in singing contests. It has been played on National Mother's Day since 1999 and features heartfelt lyrics such as:
"Rocking the cradle,
Mother endures,
She loves her children dearly,
Mother bears suffering alone,
We have only one mother,
Who else would care?
Only one mother, only one pair."

5. "Klor Mae" (Lull Mother) – Version by Thanaporn Waekprayoon The song "Klor Mae," sung by Thanaporn Waekprayoon and owned by RS label, flips the familiar image of a mother soothing her child to the child soothing the weary mother. It speaks of a child's love and empathy for a tired mother who cannot rest, promising to be by her side. It's a Mother's Day song that encourages those caring for ailing or weary mothers.

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6. "Riang Kwam Rueang Mae" (Essay About Mother) – Version by Group of Orphanage Students /

The lyrics"Essay About Mother" represents the voices of children without mothers. While schools require essays about mothers, some children have never felt a mother's love or touch and struggle to write. Their papers are stained with tears. The poignant refrain is: “If mother hears, wherever she is, whoever she may be,

Please send your love back. If mother is gone, please think of me. I promise to be a good child.” Sung by orphans, the song conveys the deep sadness of motherless children.

"The teacher told us to write an essay about my mother,
Saying to submit it by tomorrow,
It's so hard, I can’t do it,
I have no mother, how can I write well?
I don’t know how to care or love,

Is a mother's hug truly warm?
Eating together as a family,
It was just a dream, no lullabies,
Never warm under a blanket, hugging a pillow,

Never feeling safe, always sleeping alone,
Nothing to write for the teacher tomorrow,
My paper is stained with tears,

If mother hears, wherever she is, whoever she may be,
Please send your love back. If mother is gone, please think of me,
I promise to be a good child,
I don’t know how to care or love,

Is a mother's hug truly warm?
Eating together as a family,
It was just a dream, no lullabies,
Never warm under a blanket, hugging a pillow,
Never feeling safe, always sleeping alone,
Nothing to write for the teacher tomorrow,

My paper is stained with tears,
If mother hears, wherever she is, whoever she may be,
Please send your love back. If mother is gone, please think of me,
I promise to be a good child."

7. Mother's Day Song "Khong Khwan Wan Mae" (Mother's Day Gift) – Version by Worawet Danuwong The song "Khong Khwan Wan Mae," owned by RS label and sung by Dan Worawet, expresses a child's feelings of understanding that every word a mother says—complaints or teachings—comes from a desire to help us become better and succeed. On Mother's Day, even if a child cannot present an expensive gift, they offer overflowing love instead. A part of the lyrics says:

"No jasmine flowers, no touching words,Just overflowing love wrapped as a gift."

8. Mother's Day Song "If Mother Doesn't Love... Then Who Will" – Version by Beam Kavi The lyrics

"If Mother Doesn't Love... Then Who Will"is another Mother's Day song owned by RS label, sung by Beam Kavi of the band D2B. The brief lyrics, accompanied by simple guitar chords, speak of a mother's unconditional love that watches over the child without needing a special occasion: "How many love us without choosing a day, never waiting for any festival."9. "Mae Khong Rao" (Our Mother) – Version by Punch Warakarn

The lyrics of "Mae Khong Rao," sung by Punch Warakarn and owned by Grammy, is a popular pop-style Mother's Day song often used in singing contests. Sample lyrics include: "Who won’t eat or sleep when we have a fever? Their heart burns hotter than the fire."

Punch's distinctive voice makes this song a favorite among girls performing in National Mother's Day contests.10. Mother's Day Song "Kon Mai Mee Mae Hai Kod" (Before There’s No Mother to Hug) – Version by Bowie SarochaThe song "Kon Mai Mee Mae Hai Kod," sung by Bowie Sarocha Yensai from the album "Remembering Mother," owned by RS, tells of a mother who has cared for her child since infancy. It speaks of the sweat and tears behind every drop of milk she provides. This song represents those who may have lost their mothers and wishes to remind those still with their mothers to:

"Hug your mother often, get used to it, don’t be shy to hold her tight before there’s no mother to hug." Touching Mother's Day songs

All 10 recommended songs are deeply moving and popular among students competing in school singing contests. They are also commonly played in shops, department stores, and restaurants to mark the Mother's Day festival. For those unfamiliar with some of these songs, try listening to them as a way to reflect on a mother's grace during this August festival.