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Thailand

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Quick Facts

Capital

Bangkok

Population

70.0M

Area

513,120 km²

Density

136 /km²

Median age

40.6 yrs

Description

Adoption

28 September 1917 (blue band added during the First World War, 109 years).

Designed byAttributed to King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), 1917.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Red#A51931 · Pantone 200 C

The red stripes represent the nation and the blood of the Thai people.

White#FFFFFF

White symbolizes religion, chiefly Buddhism, and its purity.

Blue#2D2A4A · Pantone 281 C

The broad central blue stripe represents the monarchy.

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Five horizontal bands, red, white, blue (double height), white, red. It embodies the motto 'nation, religion, king'.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Thailand

The flag is raised at 8 a.m. and lowered at 6 p.m. on public buildings.
The national anthem accompanies the raising and lowering of the flag, twice a day.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its three colours embody a motto: the nation (red), religion (white) and the king (blue).

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