Flag of Thailand

The "Trairanga"

Asia

65.9M

1917

TH | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents the land and people (the nation), white represents Theravada Buddhism (religion), and blue represents the monarchy. This trinity (Nation-Religion-King) is the unofficial motto of Thailand.

History

The 'Trairanga' was adopted on September 28, 1917, by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). The blue center was reportedly added to show solidarity with the Allies during World War I, who shared similar colors.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue (double width), white, and red.

Color Meanings

red: The land and the people (the nation)

white: Theravada Buddhism (the religion)

blue: The Monarchy

Country Facts

Population: 65.9M

1.3% of Asia
Capital: Bangkok
Languages: Thai
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Southeast Asia
Landlocked: No
Borders: Myanmar Cambodia Laos Malaysia
ISO 3166-1: TH

Flag Identification

Adopted: September 28, 1917
Designer: King Vajiravudh
Proportions: 2:3 (≈1.500)
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

Influences

Trairanga (Tricolor) design of King Rama VI

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Flag Protocol

The blue stripe must be double the width of the other stripes
Must be treated with highest honor as a symbol of the trinity

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