Flag of Thailand
Flag NameFlag of Thailand
Country NameThailand
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2TH
Date Adopted1917-09-28
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe colors of the Thai flag symbolize the nation's unofficial motto: 'nation-religion-king'. Red represents the land and its people, white stands for religion (Buddhism, the predominant religion of Thailand), and blue signifies the monarchy. The blue stripe was also included to show solidarity with the Allies of World War I, who also had flags with red, white, and blue colors.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerKing Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
Related FlagsRoyal Standard of Thailand, Previous flags of Siam
Legal DescriptionThe design and usage of the flag are regulated by the Flag Act of B.E. 2522 (1979).
Description
The national flag of Thailand, known as the 'Thong Trairong' (Thai: ธงไตรรงค์, meaning 'Tricolour Flag'), features five horizontal stripes in the colors red, white, blue, white, and red. The central blue stripe is twice the height of the other four stripes.
