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

FlagDateUseDescriptionUsage
Flag of Thailand.svg 1917–presentFlag of ThailandFive 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

FlagDateUseDescription
King's Standard of Thailand.svg 1911– Royal Standard of the 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.
Standard of HM Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother of Thailand.svg 2019 –Standard of Queen Sirikit the Queen MotherSimilar 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]
Queen's Standard of Thailand.svg 1911–Standard of the Queen of Thailand King's Standard in ratio 2:3 with swallow-tailed end.
Boromrajawong Yai Flag of Thailand.svg 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.
Crown Prince's Standard of Thailand.svg 1911–Standard of the Crown Prince of Thailand.Thai king's standard with blue border.
Standard of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (since 5 May 2019).svg 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]
Standard of HRH Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana (since 5 May 2019).svg 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]
Consort of Crown Prince's Standard of Thailand.svg 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.
Male Royalty's Standard of Thailand.svg 1911–Standard for other princes in the Chakri dynasty.Blue square defaced with yellow circle. The circle features red Garuda.
Female Royalty's Standard of Thailand.svg 1911–Standard for other princesses in the Chakri dynasty.Standard for the male royalties in ratio 2:3 with swallow-tailed end.
Standard of the Regent of Thailand.svg 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

FlagDateUseDescription
Royal Flag of King Rama X.svg 2016–present Personal Flag of King Vajiralongkorn Yellow flag (the King's birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ว.ป.ร.: มหาชิราลงกรณ รมาชาธิราช : Mahavajiralongkorn Paramarajadhiraja (Thai equivalent to Vajiralongkorn Rex), topped by the Great Crown of Victory, in between is the Thai numeral of 10.
Royal Flag of Queen Sirikit.svg 1950–present Personal Flag of Queen Mother Sirikit Blue flag (the Queen's birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ก.: สิริกิติ์ : Sirikit), the middle is Queen Sirikit's Royal Cypher, topped by the Great Crown of Victory.
Royal Flag of Queen Suthida.svg 2019–present Personal Flag of Queen Suthida Purple flag (the Queen's birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ท.: สุทิดา : Suthida), the middle is Queen Suthida's Royal Cypher, topped by the Great Crown of Victory.
Royal Flag of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.svg 1977–present Personal Flag of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Purple flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ธ.: สิริน : Sirindhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak.svg 1982–present Personal Flag of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak Orange flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (จ.ภ.: จุฬารณวลัยลักษณ์ : Chulabhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya.svg 2001–present Personal Flag of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Red flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (อ.ร.: อุบลรัตนราชกัญญา : Ubolratana), the middle is the Royal Cypher, but not topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Princess Soamsavali.svg 1977–present Personal Flag of Princess Soamsawali Purple flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ส.: โวลี : Soamsawali), the middle is the Royal Cypher, under the Buddhist/Hindu sacred sign of "Unalome".
Royal Flag of Princess Bajrakitiyabha (2019-).svg 2019–present Personal Flag of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Orange flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (พ.ภ.: พัชรกิติยา : Bajrakitiyabha), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Princess Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.svg Personal Flag of Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Orange flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ร.: สิริวัณณวรีนารีรัตน์ : Sirivannavari), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti.svg Personal Flag of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Blue flag (the Prince's birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ท.ป.: ทีปังกรรัศมีโชติ : Dipangkorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the simplified crown.
Royal Flag of Princess Siribhachudhabhorn.svg 1982–present Personal Flag of Princess Siribhachudabhorn Blue flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (ส.ภ.: สิริาจุฑาภรณ์ : Siribhachudabhorn), the middle is the Royal Cypher, topped by the glowing tiara.
Royal Flag of Princess Aditayadornkitikhun.svg 2016–present Personal Flag of Princess Aditayadornkitikhun Purple flag (the Princess' birthday colour), the middle the depicts the Royal Cypher (อ.ก.: ทิตยาทรกิติคุณ : Aditayadornkitikhun), the middle is the Royal Cypher.

Royal Thai Government flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the Prime Minister of Thailand.svg 1979–Flag of the prime minister of Thailand White flag in ratio 5:6 with the Prime Minister's seal under the royal crown.
Flag of the Thai Defence Minister.svg 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).
Flag of the President of the National Assembly of Thailand.svg 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.svg 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.
FlagDateUseDescription
Thailand Naval Jack (Thong Chan).svg 1917–Naval Jack A national flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Navy in the center: a chakra inserted with an anchor under the Thai royal crown. The design is identical to Thai naval unit colours. Note that all Thai Army, Navy and Air Force unit colours called " Thong Chai Chalermphol " (ธงชัยเฉลิมพล  [ th ]).
Naval Ensign of Thailand.svg Naval Ensign A red disc containing a white elephant in regalia centred on the national flag.

Military flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the Royal Thai Armed Forces HQ.svg 1979– Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters FlagRed, 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.svg Royal Thai Army FlagRed 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.svg Royal Thai Navy FlagNavy 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.svg Royal Thai Air Force FlagBlue 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 Thai Chief of the Defence Forces.svg 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.svg Flag for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army Red flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Army with five stars underneath.
Flag for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy.svg 1897–Flag for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Navy blue flag with the emblem of Royal Thai Navy.
Flag for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force.svg 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.
Flag of None.svg 2025–Flag for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force for Rama X Yellow flag in the ratio of 2:3, with dark yellow borders and an emblem depicting an escutcheon depicting the National flag, behind are a pair of wings, topped by the Great Crown of Victory, with blue rays and a white Aum/ Rama IX Monument

Police flag

FlagDateUseDescription
Thai National Police Flag.svg 1958– Royal Thai Police Headquarters Maroon red flag with the emblem of the Thai National Police in the center.
Phithaksantirat flag of the Royal Thai Police.svg 1979–Pitak Santiraj flagAn 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

FlagDateUseDescription
Dharmacakra flag (Thailand).svg 1958–The Dharmacakra flag—BuddhismYellow is color of Buddhism, the middle the depicts the Red Thammachak, symbol of The Buddhism Organizations and Buddhists in Thailand.
Christian flag (Thailand).svg 1988–The Cross Flag—ChristianityA white rectangle with a red Latin cross in the center, symbol of the Christian Organizations and Christians in Thailand.
Flag of Jihad.svg Flag of Saudi Arabia without sword.svg 1997–The Jihad Flag—IslamA black or green rectangle with white Shahada in the center. meaning that "there is no other god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah," symbol of the Muslim Organizations and Muslims in Thailand.

Diplomatic flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Ambassador flag of Thailand.svg 1927–Ambassador Standard of ThailandA blue disc containing a white elephant in regalia centred on the national flag.
Consular flag of Thailand.svg Consular Flag of ThailandTriranga surmounted with blue disc containing a white elephant.

Provincial flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag Amnatcharoen Province.png Flag of Amnat Charoen Province Purple field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, featuring Phra Mongkol Ming Mueang, a revered Buddha statue significant to the province.
Flag Ang Thong Province.png Flag of Ang Thong Province Bicolor flag with yellow on the top half and green on the bottom half. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Flag of Bangkok.svg 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.png Flag of Bueng Kan Province Rectangular flag consisting of three horizontal stripes in the proportions of purple, white, and purple. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Flag Buriram Province.png 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.png Flag of Chachoengsao Province Rectangular field of dark red (maroon.) In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts Wat Sothonwararam
Flag Chainat Province.png Flag of Chai Nat Province Provincial seal set against a magenta background, which is the symbolic color of the province.
Flag Chaiyaphom Province.png Flag of Chaiyaphum Province Horizontal stripes in brown, orange, and brown. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, depicting the "Thong Sam Chai," an ancient victory flag of the army.
Flag of Chanthaburi.svg Flag of Chanthaburi Province A red field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, with the text "จังหวัดจันทบุรี" (Chanthaburi Province) displayed below the seal.
Flag of Chiang Mai.svg Flag of Chiang Mai Province Rectangular flag with a blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features a white elephant standing within a traditional Thai ornate structure "Ruen Kaew."
Flag of Chiang Rai.svg Flag of Chiang Rai Province Rectangular flag with vertical stripes in blue, purple, and blue. The central purple stripe features a white elephant and a text banner displaying the province's name.
Chonburi flag.svg Flag of Chonburi Province Rectangular flag with horizontal stripes in dark red, yellow, and dark red. In the center of the flag is provincial seal consisting of Kao Sam Muk and the sea.
Flag Chomphon Province.png Flag of Chumphon Province Blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts a goddess standing in a blessing gesture in front of a fort, flanked by two fig trees.
Flag of Kalasin.svg Flag of Kalasin Province Horizontal stripes in green, orange, and green. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which is a circular emblem containing images of grass, a black water pond (symbolizing the name "Kalasin"), mountains, and rain clouds. Below features a white text that reads "จังหวัดกาฬสินธุ์" (Kalasin Province) in a semi-circular arc.
Flag of Kamphaeng Phet.svg Flag of Kamphaeng Phet Province Rectangular flag with three horizontal stripes. The top stripe is yellow, the middle stripe is red, and the bottom stripe is leaf green. In the center of the red stripe is the provincial seal.
Flag of Kanchanaburi province (2-1).svg Flag of Kanchanaburi Province A blue flag with the central area in vermillion colour and the provincial seal in the center.
Flag of Khon Kaen province.png Flag of Khon Kaen Province Maroon field. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which depicts a stupa (Phra That Kham Kaen) built on a tree stump.
Flag of Krabi.svg Flags of Krabi Province Currently, the flags of Krabi Province have three variants.
  • Yellow field with a red square in the top left corner: Inside the red square is two crossed white swords. Below the crossed swords, there is text in the banner that reads "จังหวัดกระบี่" (Krabi Province).
  • Yellow field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
  • Two horizontal stripes. The top stripe is blue, and the bottom stripe is yellow. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Flag of Krabi (variant).svg
Flag of Krabi (blue-yellow).svg
Flag of Lampang Province.png Flag of Lampang Province Rectangular flag with a green field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features a white rooster standing within a mandapa structure of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.
Flag of Lamphun.svg Flag of Lamphun Province Rectangular flag with a blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features Phra That Hariphunchai. Below the emblem is the text "จังหวัดลำพูน" (Lamphun Province).
Flag of Loei.svg Flag of Loei Province Rectangular flag with a blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which features Phra That Si Song Rak within a circle. Below the emblem is the text "จังหวัดเลย" (Loei Province).
Flag Lop Buri Province.png Flag of Lopburi Province Horizontal stripes in blue, white, and blue. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which depicts the four-armed Narai standing in front of Phra Prang Sam Yot.
Flag Mae Hong Son Province.png Flag of Mae Hong Son Province Rectangular flag divided horizontally into three equal parts: brown, blue, and brown. In the center of the blue stripe is the provincial seal within a red circle.
Flag of Maha Sarakham province.svg Flag of Maha Sarakham Province The flag of Mukdahan Province features a yellow field with a brown stripe running horizontally through the center. Within the brown stripe is the provincial seal.
Flag Mokdahan Province.png Flag of Mukdahan Province White field, with red borders on three sides (except for the side attached to the flagpole.) In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Flag of Nakhon Nayok.svg Flag of Nakhon Nayok Province Green field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts an elephant holding a sheaf of rice. Below the emblem is a yellow ribbon with the text "นครนายก" (Nakhon Nayok Province).
Flag of Nakhon Pathom.svg Flag of Nakhon Pathom Province Blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts Phra Pathom Chedi. The emblem is adorned with the Thai numeral "4" within the Great Crown of Victory. Below the emblem is the text "นครปฐม" (Nakhon Pathom Province) in white.
Flag of Nakhon Phanom Province.svg Flag of Nakhon Phanom Province Rectangular flag divided horizontally into two stripes. The top stripe is red and the bottom stripe is black. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features Phra That Phanom.
Flag Nakhon Ratchasima Province.png Flag of Nakhon Ratchasima Province Orange field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts the monument of Thao Suranari in front of the Chumphon Gate.
Flag of Nakhon Sawan province.svg Flag of Nakhon Sawan Province Blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which features an image of a three-spired vimana.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Flag.svg Flag of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Rectangular flag divided horizontally into two stripes. Purple on the top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which features Phra Borommathat Chedi of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, surrounded by the symbols of the twelve zodiac signs.
thngpracchamcchanghwadnaan.svg Flag of Nan Province Rectangular flag divided horizontally into two stripes. Purple on the top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the provincial emblem, which features Phra That Chae Haeng on top of Usuparatch
Flag of Narathiwat.svg Flag of Narathiwat Province Yellow square at the hoist. Within the yellow square is the provincial emblem, which features an image of a Kolae boat with a fully unfurled sail. On the sail is an image of a white elephant adorned with royal regalia, representing Phra Sri Nararatt Rajakarini, an important elephant presented to King Bhumibol Adulyadej by Narathiwat Province in 1977. The remaining part of the flag consists of seven horizontal stripes in alternating red and white, with four red stripes and three white stripes.
Flag Nongbualamphu Province.png Flag of Nong Bua Lamphu Province White field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts a statue of King Naresuan standing in front of a shrine. In the background is Nong Bua Lamphu Lake. Below the emblem, there is a ribbon tied in a knot at both ends, with the text "จังหวัดหนองบัวลำภู" (Nong Bua Lamphu Province) inside.
Flag Nong Khai Province.png Flag of Nong Khai Province Horizontal stripes in black, red, and black. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an image of bamboo clumps by a pond.
thngcchanghwadnnthburii.svg Flag of Nonthaburi Province Vertical stripes in purple and blue. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an intricately decorated earthenware pot. Symbolized the long-standing pottery-making tradition of the people of Nonthaburi Province.
Flag of Pathum Thani.svg Flag of Pathum Thani Province Vertical stripes in blue and white. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features a lotus flower and a pair of rice sheaf rising above the water.
Flag of Pattani Province.svg Flag of Pattani Province Rectangular flag divided horizontally into two stripes. yellow on the top and green on the bottom. In the center of the flag is an image of the Phaya Tani cannon.
Flag of Phang Nga province.svg Flag of Phang Nga Province Rectangular flag with vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and pink. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an image of a mining dredge, Khao Tapu, and Khao Chang.
Flag of Phatthalung.svg Flag of Phatthalung Province Horizontal stripes in yellow, purple, and yellow. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an image of Khao Ok Thalu.
Phayao flag.svg Flag of Phayao Province Magenta field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Phetchabun provincial flag.png Flag of Phetchabun Province Horizontal stripes in green, white, and green. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Flag of Petchaburi.svg Flag of Phetchaburi Province Rectangular flag with blue, yellow, and blue horizontal stripes. In the center of the yellow stripe is the provincial seal, which features an image of a rice field, sugar palm trees, and Phra Nakhon Khiri within a circular frame.
Flag Phichit Province.png Flag of Phichit Province Rectangular flag divided into five stripes, three dark green stripes alternating with two white stripes. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Pitsanulok flag.svg Flag of Phitsanulok Province Purple field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which depicts Phra Buddha Chinaraj within a circular frame adorned with Thai decorative patterns.
Phrae flag.svg Flag of Phrae Province Vertical stripes in Green and red. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an image of Phra That Cho Hae stupa placed on the back of a horse.
Flag of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.svg Flag of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Rectangular flag with vertical stripes in blue, light blue, and blue. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features a conch shell on the pedestal tray in the pavilion under the Cordia dichotoma tree.
Flag of Phuket.svg Flag of Phuket Province Light blue field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features the statue of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon.
Flag of Prachin Buri Province.svg Flag of Prachin Buri Province Red field at the hoist, which is designated as the regional color. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal, which features an image of a Bodhi tree within a circular frame, The fly end of the flag features a yellow stripe.
Flag of Prachuap Khiri Khan.svg Flag of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Yellow field. In the center of the flag is the provincial seal.
Provincial Flag of Ranong.svg Flag of Ranong Province
Flag of Ratchaburi.svg Flag of Ratchaburi Province
Flag of Rayong.svg Flag of Rayong Province
Flag of Roi Et.svg Flag of Roi Et Province
Flag of Sa Kaeo.svg Flag of Sa Kaeo Province
Flag of Sakon Nakhon.svg Flag of Sakon Nakhon Province
Flag Samut Prakan Province.png Flag of Samut Prakan Province
thngcchanghwadsmuthrsaakhr.svg Flag of Samut Sakhon Province
Flag Samut Songkhram Province.png Flag of Samut Songkhram Province
Flag of Saraburi province.png Flag of Saraburi Province
Flag Satun Province.png Flag of Satun Province
Flag of Sing Buri.svg Flag of Sing Buri Province
Flag of Sisaket.svg Flag of Sisaket Province
Flag of Songkhla.svg Flag of Songkhla Province
Flag of Sukhothai Province.svg Flag of Sukhothai Province
Flag Suphan Buri Province.png Flag of Suphan Buri Province
Suratthani provincial flag.png Flag of Surat Thani Province
Flag of Surin province.svg Flag of Surin Province
Flag of Tak Province.png Flag of Tak Province
Flag of Trang.svg Flag of Trang Province
Flag of Trat Province.svg Flag of Trat Province
Flag of Ubon Ratchathani Province.svg Flag of Ubon Ratchathani Province
Flag of UdonThani province.svg Flag of Udon Thani Province
Flag of Uthai Thani.svg Flag of Uthai Thani Province
Flag of Uttaradit.svg Flag of Uttaradit Province
Flag of Yala province.svg
Flag of Yala Province
Yasothon provincial flag.png Flag of Yasothon Province

Historical flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Thailand (Ayutthaya period).svg c. 1680–1782Ensign of Siam A red plain rectangular flag.
Flag of Thailand (1782).svg 1782–1817State ensign of SiamRed flag with a white chakra.
Flag of Thailand (1817).svg 1817–1832State ensign of SiamRed flag with a white elephant inside the chakra.
Flag of Thailand 1855.svg 1832–1916Flag of SiamA white elephant facing to the hoist in the red flag. Called in Thai language "Thong Chang Phueak" (ธงช้างเผือก) [2] (the white elephant flag). Commonly attributed to Rama IV's reign but was first implemented during the reign of Rama III. [3]
State Flag of Thailand (1916).svg 1916–1917State flag and ensign of SiamRed flag with a white elephant in regalia.
Flag of Thailand (1916).svg 1917Former flag of SiamFive horizontal stripes flag like the Trairanga with the only major difference being that 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.
FlagDateUseDescription
Naval Ensign of Siam (1881-1887).svg 1881–1897Naval Ensign of SiamRed flag with a white elephant in regalia, with a white Chakra at the top corner.
State Flag of Thailand (1916).svg 1898–1912Naval Ensign of SiamRed flag with a white elephant in regalia.
Naval Ensign of Siam (1910-1917).svg 1912–1917Naval Ensign of SiamRed flag with a white elephant in regalia, with the emblem of the Royal Thai Navy at the top corner.
Naval Jack of Siam (1855).svg 1855–1881Naval Jack of SiamBlue flag with a white elephant.
Naval Jack of Siam (1881-1917).svg 1881–1917Naval Jack of SiamBlue flag with a white elephant in regalia.

War flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the Siamese Expeditionary Force in World War I (Obverse).svg 1917–1918Standard of the Siamese Expeditionary Force, ObverseTriranga 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".
Flag of the Siamese Expeditionary Force in World War I (Reverse).svg Standard of the Siamese Expeditionary Force, ReverseTriranga 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

FlagDateUseDescription
Ambassadorial Flag of Siam (Rama V).svg 1873–1912Ambassadorial Standard of SiamState flag with the crowned arms of Siam at its canton.
Consular Flag of Siam (Rama V).svg Consular Flag of SiamState flag with the escutcheon of Siam at its canton.
Embassador Flag of Thailand (1912).svg 1912–1917Ambassadorial Standard of SiamState flag with blue circle at its canton. The circle contains Garuda holding crown.
Consular Flag of Thailand (1912).svg Consular Flag of SiamState flag with blue circle at its canton. The circle contains Garuda with outstretched wings.
Ambassador Standard of Thailand (1917-1927).svg 1917–1927Ambassadorial Standard and Consular Flag of SiamTriranga surmounted with white elephant, facing a pole.

Prime Minister flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the Prime Minister of Thailand (1936-1939).svg 1936–1939Flag of the Prime Minister
Flag of the Prime Minister of Thailand (1939).svg 1939–1943Flag of the Prime Minister
Flag of the Prime Minister of Thailand (1943-1979).svg 1943–1979Flag of the Prime Minister

Royal Thai Government flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the Minister of Economy of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1941Flag of the Minister of Economy
Flag of the Minister of Education of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1979Flag of the Minister of Education
Flag of the Minister of Finance of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1979Flag of the Minister of Finance
Flag of the Minister of Foreign Affair of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1979Flag of the Minister of Foreign Affair
Flag of the Minister of Interior of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1979Flag of the Minister of Interior
Flag of the Minister of Justice of Thailand (1939).svg 1938–1979Flag of the Minister of Justice

Provincial flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag Chachoengsao Province (old seal).png Unknown–2007Flag of Chachoengsao Province Rectangular field of dark red (maroon.) In the center of the flag is the former provincial seal.
Chanthaburi provincial flag(old edition).png Flag of Chanthaburi Province Red field with the provincial seal positioned in the top left corner, set within a blue square. The emblem depicts a rabbit in the moon, shining brightly.
Flag of Phrae (Former).svg Flag of Phrae Province Black on the hoist side and red on the fly side. In the center of the flag is a blue circular emblem. The upper half of the emblem features an image of Wat Phra That Cho Hae, a royal temple. The lower half contains the text "จังหวัดแพร่" (Phrae Province) arranged in a semicircular arc.
Flag Roi-Et Province ( Ode ).png Unknown–2002Flag of Roi Et Province Yellow field. In the center of the flag is the former provincial seal. Which features an island in the middle of Bueng Phlan Chai Lake. On the island, there is a pavilion that houses the Constitution on a phan.
Provincial Flag of Saraburi.svg Unknown–2022Flag of Saraburi Province Horizontal stripes in red, white, and red. In the center of the flag is the former provincial seal.
Flag Sing Buri Province ( Old ).png Unknown–2004Flag of Sing Buri Province Red field with the center of the flag is the former provincial seal, which depicts an image of the camp of Bang Rachan.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 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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