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Unicode: 1F1F9 1F1F2
Description
A flag representing the country of Thailand, composed of horizontal stripes: red, white, blue, white, and red, from top to bottom. The central blue stripe is twice as wide as the other four stripes.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, primarily informative. Identifies nationality or location.
Backstory
The current flag of Thailand, known as Thong Trairong (Thai: ธงไตรรงค์), meaning 'tricolour flag', was adopted on 28 September 1917 under King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). The colours red, white, and blue symbolize 'nation, religion, and king', respectively.
Usage Examples
- Indicating Thai nationality: 'Our new exchange student is from Thailand 🇹ðŸ‡.'
- Referring to Thai cuisine: 'I'm craving some authentic Thai food 🇹ðŸ‡.'
- Identifying a location on a map or in travel context: 'Next stop, Bangkok, Thailand 🇹ðŸ‡!'
- Showing support for Thailand in sports or international events: 'Go Thailand! 🇹ðŸ‡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the national flag of Thailand, often seen in contexts related to travel, international relations, or Thai culture.
East Asian culture:
Understood as the flag of Thailand, used in similar contexts as Western culture, potentially with a deeper understanding of its historical or political significance within Southeast Asia.