The National Flag of Thailand was officially adopted in 1917. In the local Thai language, the flag is known as Thong Trairong, which translates to the Tricolor flag. In short, Thailand’s flag stands for nation-religion-king, a kind of unofficial motto that Thai people live by. The red stripes represent Thailand’s blood spilt in its bid to maintain independence, the white stands for purity and Buddhism, and blue symbolises the Thai monarchy. The blue stripe also has a double meaning as it stands in solidarity and honours Thailand’s World War I allies, namely Great Britain, France, the United States and Russia, which all have red, white and blue flags.
Thanks so much Arnold!
Date: Nov 18
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