National symbols of Thailand
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National symbols of Thailand are the symbols that are used in Thailand to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life, history and biodiversity.
In addition to the country's official emblems, there are three officially proclaimed national symbols, listed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001. Other national symbols have also since been named by other agencies.
Symbols
[edit]| Type | Symbol | Image | Comments |
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| Insignia | |||
| National emblem | Garuda emblem ตราพระครุฑพ่าห์ |
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The national and royal symbol of Thailand is Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu.[1][2] |
| National flag | Flag of Thailand ธงไตรรงค์ |
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The design was adopted on 28 September 1917, according to the royal decree issued by Rama VI. |
| National anthem | Thai National Anthem เพลงชาติไทย |
The Thai National Anthem is the title of Thailand's national anthem which was adopted on 10 December 1939. | |
| Officially proclaimed national symbols | |||
| National animal | Thai elephant (Elephas maximus) ช้างไทย |
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One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001.[3] |
| National tree and National flower |
Golden shower (Cassia fistula Linn.) ราชพฤกษ์ |
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One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001.[3] |
| National architecture | Sala Thai ศาลาไทย |
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One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001.[3] |
| Other national symbols | |||
| National aquatic animal | Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) ปลากัด |
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Proposed by the Department of Fisheries, endorsed by the Cabinet in 2019.[4][5] |
| National bird | Siamese fireback (Lophura diardi) ไก่ฟ้าพญาลอ |
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Proposed by the Wildlife Conservation Bureau and endorsed by the Cabinet in 1985.[6] |
| National mythological creature |
Naga นาค |
Proposed by the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office and designated by the Cabinet on November 1, 2022.[7] | |
| National epic | Ramakien รามเกียรติ์ |
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Named by the Fine Arts Department in 2015.[8] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ M. K. Agarwal (2003). The Vedic Core of Human History. p. 235. ISBN 9781491715949. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Thailand Information". Royal Embassy of Thailand in Doha, Qatar.
- ^ a b c "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง การกำหนดสัญลักษณ์ประจำชาติไทย" (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 118 (99D): 1. 11 December 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 25, 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ^ "Siamese fighting fish confirmed as national aquatic animal". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ AFP (2019-02-05). "Thailand makes Siamese fighting fish national aquatic animal". Business Standard India. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ Hulme, Kyle (3 March 2018). "Siamese Fireback: 11 Facts About Thailand's National Bird". Culture Trip. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "Naga named as national symbol". Bangkok Post. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "ยกย่อง "รามเกียรติ์" เป็นวรรณคดีแห่งชาติ". Daily News (in Thai). Retrieved 22 August 2019.
