List of Thai flags

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Flag of Thailand flown in front of the Ministry of Defence in 2019, after colour standardisation in 2017

This is a list of flags used in Thailand.

National flag

Flag Date Use Description Usage
1917–2017 Flag of Thailand Five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue, white and red, the middle stripe twice as wide as the others. The flag colors were never oficially standardized until 2017 National flag
2017–present Flag of Thailand Five horizontal stripes of red, white, blue, white and red, the middle stripe twice as wide as the others. The flag colors were officially standardized in 2017 National flag

Royal flags

Royal standards

Flag Date Use Description
1911–
King of Thailand
 A yellow plain square flag with a dancing red Garuda in the center. Usually mounted in front of the car boarded by the King.
2019 – Standard of Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother Similar to the Royal Standard in the ratio of 2:3 with swallow-tail end and the royal monogram of Queen Sirikit at the canton.[1]
1911– Standard of the Queen of Thailand King's Standard in ratio 2:3 with swallow-tailed end.
1979– Standard for Senior members of the royal family (created for the Princess Mother) Queen's Standard in ratio 2:3 with swallow-tailed end. The blue middle square depicts the Royal Crown atop two bowls on a table flanked by two five-tiered royal umbrellas.
1911– Standard of the Crown Prince of Thailand. Thai king's standard with blue border.
2019 – Standard of Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
 Dark blue rectangle with the ratio of 2:3 defaced with the Royal Standard. The flag is swallow-tail and has the royal monogram of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the canton.[1]
2019 – Standard of Princess
Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana
 Dark blue rectangle defaced with yellow circle. The circle features the red Garuda. At the canton of the blue field has the royal monogram of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak. The flag is swallow-tail[1]
1911– Standard for the Royal Consort of the Crown Prince of Thailand. Blue 2:3 rectangle defaced with King's Standard. The flag is swallow-tailed.
1911– Standard for other princes in the Chakri dynasty. Blue square defaced with yellow circle. The circle features red Garuda.
1911– Standard for other princesses in the Chakri dynasty. Standard for the male royalties in ratio 2:3 with swallow-tailed end.
1936– Standard for the Regent of Thailand. A white plain square flag with the Garuda and a shield depicting the National Flag in the center.

Personal royal flags

Main article: Royal flags of Thailand
Flag Date Use Description
2016–present
Personal Flag of King Vajiralongkorn
 Yellow flag (the King's
Royal Cypher (ว.ป.ร.: มหาวชิราลงกรณ ปรมราชาธิราช : Mahavajiralongkorn Paramarajadhiraja (Thai equivalent to Vajiralongkorn Rex), topped by the Great Crown of Victory
, in between is the Thai numeral of 10.
1950–present
Personal Flag of Queen Mother Sirikit
 Blue flag (the Queen's
Royal Cypher
(ส.ก.: สิริกิติ์ : Sirikit), the middle is Queen Sirikit's Royal Cypher, topped by the Great Crown of Victory.
2019–present
Personal Flag of Queen Suthida
 Purple flag (the Queen's
Royal Cypher
(ส.ท.: สุทิดา : Suthida), the middle is Queen Suthida's Royal Cypher, topped by the Great Crown of Victory.
1977–present
Personal Flag of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
 Purple flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(ส.ธ.: สิรินธร : Sirindhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
1982–present
Personal Flag of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak
 Orange flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(จ.ภ.: จุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ : Chulabhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
2001–present
Personal Flag of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya
 Red flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(อ.ร.: อุบลรัตนราชกัญญา : Ubolratana), the middle is the Royal Cypher, but not topped by the simplified crown.
1977–present
Personal Flag of Princess Soamsawali
 Purple flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(ส.ส.: โสมสวลี : Soamsawali), the middle is the Royal Cypher, under the Buddhist/Hindu sacred sign of "Unalome".
2019–present
Personal Flag of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
 Orange flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(พ.ภ.: พัชรกิติยาภา : Bajrakitiyabha), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana
 Orange flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(ส.ร.: สิริวัณณวรีนารีรัตน์ : Sirivannavari), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Personal Flag of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
 Blue flag (the Prince's
Royal Cypher
(ท.ป.: ทีปังกรรัศมีโชติ : Dipangkorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
1982–present
Princess Siribhachudabhorn
 Blue flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(ส.ภ.: สิริภาจุฑาภรณ์ : Siribhachudabhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the glowing tiara.
2016–present
Personal Flag of Princess Aditayadornkitikhun
 Purple flag (the Princess'
Royal Cypher
(อ.ก.: อทิตยาทรกิติคุณ : Aditayadornkitikhun), the middle is the Royal Cypher.

Royal Thai Government flags

Flag Date Use Description
1979– Flag of the
prime minister of Thailand
 White flag in ratio 5:6 with the Prime Minister's seal under the royal crown.
1936– Flag of the defence minister of Thailand White flag in ratio 5:6 with the Emblem of the Ministry of Defence in the center. The emblem consists of a red chakra (Army), the dark blue anchor (Navy) and the sky blue wings (Air Force).
1979– Flag of the president of the National Assembly of Thailand White flag in ratio 5:6 with the National Assembly of Thailand's seal under the royal crown.
Flag of the president of the Supreme Court of Thailand White flag in ratio 5:6 with the Supreme Court of Thailand's seal under the royal crown.

Naval flags

Flag Date Use Description
1917– Naval Jack A national flag with the emblem of
Thong Chai Chalermphol" (ธงชัยเฉลิมพล [th
]).
Naval Ensign
 A red disc containing a white elephant in regalia centred on the national flag.

Military flags

Main article:
List of Military flags of Thailand
Flag Date Use Description
1979– Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters Flag Red, Navy blue and Sky blue flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Armed Forces: at the center of the tricolour is a badge of the Headquarters with a golden Chakra, with an anchor with golden chains and golden Wings, surrounded by a golden wreath. (from Flag law B.E.2522 (1979)).
Royal Thai Army Flag Red flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Army: a chakra under Unalom and the Thai royal crown with rays flanked by the wreaths (from Flag law B.E.2522 (1979)).
Royal Thai Navy Flag Navy blue flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Navy in the white circle (from Flag law B.E.2522 (1979)).
Royal Thai Air Force Flag Blue sky flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Air Force: wings with Unalom under the Thai royal crown and rays (from Flag law B.E.2522 (1979)).
Flag for
Chief of Defence Forces
 Red, Navy blue and Sky blue flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Armed Forces with five stars underneath.
Flag for
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army
 Red flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Army with five stars underneath.
1897– Flag for
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy
 Navy blue flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Navy.
1979– Flag for
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force
 Sky blue flag with yellow borders and the emblem of Royal Thai Air Force with a shield depicting the National flag.
2016– Flag for
Rama X
 Yellow flag in the ratio of 2:3, with dark yellow borders and an emblem depicting an
Rama IX
Monument

Police flag

Flag Date Use Description
1958– Royal Thai Police Headquarters Maroon red flag with the emblem of the Thai National Police in the center.
1979– Pitak Santiraj flag An honour flag of the Royal Thai Police according to the Thai Flag Act of B.E. 2522 (1979). It has the same characteristics and colors as the National Flag but in the centre of the flag is the coat of arms of Siam during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), with the words "To Protect the People's Peace" (พิทักษ์สันติราษฎร์ – pronounce "Pitak Santiraj") embroidered in silver metallic threads embracing the underside of the coat of arms.

Religious flags

Flag Date Use Description
1958– The
Dharmacakra
flag—Buddhism		 Yellow is color of Buddhism, the middle the depicts the Red Thammachak, symbol of The Buddhism Organizations and Buddhists in Thailand.

Diplomatic flags

Flag Date Use Description
1927– Ambassador Standard of Thailand A blue disc containing a white elephant in regalia centred on the national flag.
Consular Flag of Thailand Triranga surmounted with blue disc containing a white elephant.

Provincial flags

Flag Date Use Description
Flag of
Amnat Charoen Province
 Purple flag with the Seal of Amnat Charoen Province in the center.
Flag of
Ang Thong Province
 Yellow, Green bicolor with yellow on top and green on the bottom with the Provincial Seal on the center.
Flag of Bangkok Green flag with the Seal of the Bangkok Metropolitan, in white at the center. Used by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Governor of Bangkok.
Flag of
Bueng Kan Province
 Purple, White, purple with the center bar being wider than the purple bars with the Provincial Seal on the center.
Flag of
Buriram Province
 Purple and Orange flag split in half vertically with the Purple on the left and the Orange on the right with the Provincial Seal in the center.
Flag of
Chachoengsao Province
 Red flag with the Seal of Chachoengsao Province in the center.
Flag of
Chai Nat Province
 Pink flag with the Provincial Seal in the center.
Flag of
Chaiyaphum Province
Flag of
Chanthaburi Province

The flag of Chanthaburi Province has a red background with the province seal.

Flag of
Chiang Mai Province
Flag of
Chiang Rai Province

The flag of Chiang Rai Province is a vertical tricolor band, two with blue and one with light purple and an elephant in the center.

Flag of
Chonburi Province
Flag of
Chumphon Province
Flag of
Kalasin Province
Flag of
Kamphaeng Phet Province
Flag of
Kanchanaburi Province
Flag of
Khon Kaen Province
Flag of
Krabi Province
Flag of
Lampang Province
Flag of
Lamphun Province
Flag of
Loei Province
Flag of
Lopburi Province
Flag of
Mae Hong Son Province
Flag of
Maha Sarakham Province
Flag of
Mukdahan Province
Flag of
Nakhon Pathom Province
Flag of
Nakhon Phanom Province
Flag of
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Flag of
Nakhon Sawan Province
Flag of
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Flag of
Nan Province
Flag of
Narathiwat Province
Flag of
Nong Bua Lamphu Province
Flag of
Nong Khai Province
Flag of
Nonthaburi Province
Flag of
Pathum Thani Province
Flag of
Pattani Province
Flag of
Phang Nga Province
Flag of
Phatthalung Province
Flag of
Phayao Province
Flag of
Phetchabun Province
Flag of
Phetchaburi Province
Flag of
Phichit Province
Flag of
Phitsanulok Province
Flag of
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
Flag of
Phuket Province
Flag of
Prachin Buri Province
Flag of
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Flag of
Ranong Province
Flag of
Ratchaburi Province
Flag of
Rayong Province
Flag of
Roi Et Province
Flag of
Sa Kaeo Province
Flag of
Sakon Nakhon Province
Flag of
Samut Prakan Province
Flag of
Samut Sakhon Province
Flag of
Samut Songkhram Province
Flag of
Saraburi Province
Flag of
Satun Province
Flag of
Sing Buri Province
Flag of
Sisaket Province
Flag of
Songkhla Province
Flag of
Sukhothai Province
Flag of
Suphan Buri Province
Flag of
Surat Thani Province
Flag of
Surin Province
Flag of
Tak Province
Flag of
Trang Province
Flag of
Trat Province
Flag of
Ubon Ratchathani Province
Flag of
Udon Thani Province
Flag of
Uthai Thani Province
Flag of
Uttaradit Province
Flag of
Yala Province
Flag of
Yasothon Province

Historical flags

Flag Date Use Description
c. 1680–1782 Ensign of
Siam
 A red plain rectangular flag.
1782–1817 State ensign of Siam Red flag with a white chakra.
1817–1832 State ensign of Siam Red flag with a
white elephant
inside the chakra.
1832–1916 Flag of Siam A
white elephant facing to the hoist in the red flag. Called in Thai language "Thong Chang" (ธงช้างเผือก)[2] (the elephant flag). Commonly attributed to Rama IV's reign but was first implemented during the reign of Rama III.[3]
1916–1917 State flag and ensign of Siam Red flag with a white elephant in regalia.
1917 Former flag of Siam Five horizontal stripes flag like the Trairanga but the middle stripe is red. It is currently used by several anti-monarchists due to its omission of the colour blue which symbolizes the monarchy.

Naval jacks

Flag Date Use Description
1881–1897 Naval Ensign of Siam Red flag with a white elephant in regalia, with a white Chakra at the top corner.
1898–1912 Naval Ensign of Siam Red flag with a white elephant in regalia.
1912–1917 Naval Ensign of Siam Red flag with a white elephant in regalia, with the emblem of the Royal Thai Navy at the top corner.
1855–1881 Naval Jack of Siam Blue flag with a white elephant.
1881–1917 Naval Jack of Siam Blue flag with a white elephant in regalia.

War flags

Flag Date Use Description
1917–1918 Standard of the
Siamese Expeditionary Force
, Obverse		 Triranga defaced with a red disc containing dressed white elephant, facing a flagpole. Briefly, its appearance is the same as naval ensign, but both red banners of the flag contains a stanza from a Buddhist chant in Pali (the Jayamangala Gatha), written in Thai script: "พาหุํสหัส์สมภินิม์มิตสาวุธัน์ตํ ค๎รีเมขลํอุทิตโฆรสเสนมารํ ทานาทิธัม์มวิธินาชิตวามุนิน์โท ตัน์เตชสาภวตุเมชยสิทธินิจ์จํ".
Standard of the
Siamese Expeditionary Force
, Reverse		 Triranga defaced with a red disc containing King Vajiravudh's personal emblem. The emblem features Thai acronym "ร.ร." and Thai digit six ("๖"), both are displayed under the glowing crown. Both red banners of the flag contains the same chant in Thai script as the obverse.

Diplomatic flags

Flag Date Use Description
1873–1912 Ambassadorial Standard of Siam State flag with the crowned arms of Siam at its canton.
Consular Flag of Siam State flag with the escutcheon of Siam at its canton.
1912–1917 Ambassadorial Standard of Siam State flag with blue circle at its canton. The circle contains Garuda holding crown.
Consular Flag of Siam State flag with blue circle at its canton. The circle contains Garuda with outstretched wings.
1917–1927 Ambassadorial Standard and Consular Flag of Siam Triranga surmounted with white elephant, facing a pole.

Prime Minister flags

Flag Date Use Description
1936–1939 Flag of the Prime Minister
1939–1943 Flag of the Prime Minister
1943–1979 Flag of the Prime Minister

Royal Thai Government flags

Flag Date Use Description
1938–1941 Flag of the Minister of Economy
1938–1979 Flag of the Minister of Education
1938–1979 Flag of the Minister of Finance
1938–1979 Flag of the Minister of Foreign Affair
1938–1979 Flag of the Minister of Interior
1938–1979 Flag of the Minister of Justice

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c ราชกิจจานุเบกษา, ระเบียบส่วนราชการในพระองค์ว่าด้วยการใช้ การเชิญ การแสดงธงพระอิสริยยศและการถวายความเคารพโดยใช้ธงชัยเฉลิมพล พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๒, เล่ม 136, ตอนพิเศษ 117 ง, 10 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2562, หน้า 2–12
  2. ^ Roberto Breschi. "Siam Bandiera mercantile 1839" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 8 December 2004. Retrieved 25 September 2004.
  3. ^ Supplement of The Singapore Free Press 26th October 1843

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