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
| Type | Symbol | Image | Comments |
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| Officially proclaimed national symbols | |||
| 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 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 anthem | Thai National Anthem เพลงชาติไทย |
Instrumental: |
The Thai National Anthem was adopted on 10 December 1939. Both instrumental and vocal recordings are provided. |
| National animal | Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) ช้างเอเชีย |
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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] |
| De-facto 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 epic | Ramakien รามเกียรติ์ |
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Named by the Fine Arts Department in 2015.[7] |
| National mythological creature |
Naga นาค |
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Proposed by the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office and designated by the Cabinet on November 1, 2022.[8] |
| National pet | Siamese cats (Suphalak, Korat, Wichien Maat, Korn Ja, and Khao Manee) แมวไทย |
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Siamese cat breeds: Suphalak, Korat, Wichien Maat, Korn Ja, and Khao Manee. Proposed by the National Identity Committee (NIC) and approved by the Cabinet on November 18, 2025.[9] |