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.
| Type | Symbol | Image | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia | ||||
| National emblem | Garuda emblem Thai: ตราพระครุฑพ่าห์ | The national and royal symbol of Thailand is Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu.[1] [2] | ||
| National flag | Flag of Thailand Thai: ธงไตรรงค์ | The design was adopted on 28 September 1917, according to the royal decree issued by Rama VI. | ||
| National anthem | Thai National Anthem Thai: 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) Thai: ช้างไทย | One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001.[3] | ||
| National flower | Golden shower flower (Cassia fistula Linn.) Thai: ดอกราชพฤกษ์ | One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001. | ||
| National architecture | Sala Thai Thai: ศาลาไทย | One of three national symbols proclaimed in a declaration of the Office of the Prime Minister dated 26 October 2001. | ||
| Other national symbols | ||||
| National aquatic animal | Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) Thai: ปลากัด | Proposed by the Department of Fisheries, endorsed by the Cabinet in 2019.[4] [5] | ||
| National bird | Siamese fireback (Lophura diardi) Thai: ไก่ฟ้าพญาลอ | Proposed by the Wildlife Conservation Bureau and endorsed by the Cabinet in 1985.[6] | ||
| National mythological creature | Naga Thai: 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 Thai: รามเกียรติ์ | Named by the Fine Arts Department in 2015.[8] | ||