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The Thai National Anthem is the title of Thailand's national anthem which was adopted on 10 December 1939. Officially proclaimed national symbols National animal: Thai elephant (Elephas maximus) ช้างไทย: Thai Elephant: One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October ...
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A white elephant, the royal symbol, as a reminder of the fact that Chiang Rai was founded by King Mangrai because his elephant liked the place, according to the legend. Chonburi ชลบุรี: Over the sea the outline of Khao Sam Muk, on which a shrine is located. Local people believe that the spirit of that mountain protects the fishermen ...
Erawan (Thai: เอราวัณ, from Pāḷi Erāvana, or Sanskrit Airāvana) is one of the Thai names of Airavata. It is depicted as a huge elephant with either three or sometimes thirty-three heads which are often shown with more than two tusks. Some statues show Indra, the king of Tavatimsa Heaven, riding on Erawan. [citation needed]
The royal Thai navy flag also bears the symbol of the white elephant. Many provinces in Thailand used to have elephants as part of their official emblems as well. [ 25 ] In the Thai animal and planetary zodiac , the elephant is the fourth animal zodiac of the Thai people .
Ever since the Stone Age, when elephants were represented by ancient petroglyphs and cave art, they have been portrayed in various forms of art, including pictures, sculptures, music, film, and even architecture. Elephant scalp worn by Demetrius I of Bactria (205–171 BC), founder of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, as a symbol of his conquest.
Buddhist monks in Thailand on Friday blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy. The Ayutthaya Elephant Palace & Royal ...
Thai elephant: Elephants are admired in Thailand for their big stature, fortitude and strength. The mascot's name "Chai-yo", means "hurrah" in Thai and represents unity and solidarity. [2] 1999 Asian Winter Games: Kangwon: Gomdori Half-moon black bear cub 2002 Asian Games: Busan: Duria Seagull: Seagulls are sometimes called the city bird of Busan.