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The Flag Act of BE 2522 (1979) [4] stipulates the design of the national flag as "rectangular in shape with 6 part width and 9 part length, divided into five stripes throughout the length of the flag; with the middle stripe being 2 part wide, of deep blue colour, and the white stripes being 1 part wide next to each side of the deep blue stripes ...
National symbols of Thailand are the symbols that are used in Thailand to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life, history and biodiversity. In addition to the country's official emblems, there are three officially proclaimed national symbols, listed in a declaration of the Office of the ...
Flag Date Use Description 2016–present: Personal Flag of King Vajiralongkorn: Yellow flag (the King's birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ว.ป.ร.: มหาวชิราลงกรณ ปรมราชาธิราช : Mahavajiralongkorn Paramarajadhiraja (Thai equivalent to Vajiralongkorn Rex), topped by the Great Crown of Victory, in between is the Thai ...
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
English: The national flag of Kingdom of Thailand; there are total of 3 colours: Red represents the blood spilt to protect Thailand’s independence and often more simply described as representing the nation. White represents the religion of Buddhism, the predominant religion of the nation
Usual display of royal flags alternating with the flag of Thailand on a street in Bangkok Shop selling flags in Thailand. This picture taken around 2006. The royal flags of Thailand (Thai: ธงประจำพระองค์) are personal royal flags that are usually flown in Thailand, along with the national flag, to honor the King and royal family.
The national and royal symbol of Thailand is Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu. [15] Thailand uses the Garuda (Thai: ครุฑ, khrut) as its national symbol, known as the Phra Khrut Pha, meaning "Garuda, the vehicle (of Vishnu)," also used as the symbol of royalty. [16] It adorns the banknote of thai currency - the Baht - as well. [17]
This flag is called the 'Thong Airapot' (ธงไอยราพต), the rectangular red flag depicts a mythical three-headed white elephant in full regalia standing on a golden base with a golden pavilion on its back. Within the pavilion is the Thai symbol for Aum or Unalom. The elephant is then flanked on two sides are two seven-tiered ...