Flag of Thailand - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Thailand features horizontal red, white, blue, white, and red stripes, with blue at the center.Red symbolizes the people, white represents religion, and blue stands for the monarchy.

The National Flag of Thailand

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Thailand Flag Facts

CountryThailand
CapitalBangkok
CurrencyThai Baht (THB)
Official LanguageThai
ISO Country CodeTHA
Adopted On28 September 1917
Design ByKing Rama VI (Vajiravudh)
National Day5 December (King Bhumibol Memorial Day)
National SongPhleng Chat Thai (National Anthem of Thailand)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed, White, Blue
DesignFive horizontal stripes of red, white, blue (double width), white, and red
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of RedThe people and the nation
Meaning of WhiteReligion (Buddhism) and purity
Meaning of BlueThe monarchy
SymbolismRepresents the core pillars of Thailand: nation, religion, and king
Cultural InfluenceReflects Thai identity, monarchy, and national unity
Unique FeatureCentral blue stripe is double-width, symbolizing the importance of the monarchy
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