The
Thailand flag was officially adopted on September 28, 1917.
The
flag of Thailand comprises of five horizontal stripes. In the top and bottom of the
flag of Thailand there are equal-sized red stripes, which represent the blood of life. In the middle of the
Thailand flag there is a blue stripe which is lined above and below by equal-sized white stripes. Blue is Thailand's national color and it represents the Thai monarchy. The white color stands for purity and is the color of Buddhism, which is the main religion of Thailand. The
Thailand flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2:3.
Official Name: Prahet Thai (Kingdom of Thailand)
Capital: Bangkok
Location: Thailand lies on the gulf of Thailand it has borders with Burma laos Kampuchea and Malaysia.
Area: 514, 000 Sq. km.
Official Languages: Thai
National Flag: 5 horizontal stripes of red white blue white and red and the blue stripe occupying the central one third of the whole area.
Flag Ratio: 2:3
National Anthem: Phlengat National Anthem (1939)
