Flag of Thailand
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The red stripes represent the nation and the blood shed by the Thai people in defense of their homeland. The white stripes symbolize religion, primarily Buddhism, and the purity of faith. The central blue stripe, wider than the others, represents the monarchy. These three elements form Thailand's unofficial motto: Nation, Religion, and King.
History
King Rama VI added the central blue stripe in 1917 to show solidarity with the Allies in WWI (whose colors were red, white and blue).
Curiosities
Thailand means "land of the free" and is the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by Europeans.
