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Buddhist Flag (Thailand)

Dharma Wheel Flag, Thong Dhammacak

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by Santiago Dotor, based on a photograph by Ya'ara Gutterman

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In Thailand there were often two flags used in parades and other celebrations. The Thai National Flag was used everywhere (...). The other flag was saffron coloured with a red wheel similar to the wheel on the Indian flag except much larger. It was explained to me that it symbolized Buddhism, the national religion; or the Chakri (Royal) family; or loyalty to the King. Given the colour of the field I would bet on the Buddhism theme.

Phil Abbey, 17 September 1998

That is the Thong Dhammacak (Dharma Wheel Flag) — yellow flag with a red Dhammacak at the center. This the flag for Thai Buddhism.

Wisarut Bholsithi, 29 October 1999

The Thai Buddhist flag is a red wheel in the center on yellow background which is hoisted in most Thai temples. The shade of yellow is the same as of Thai Monks clothes or that used in the Sri Lankan flag.

Nozomi Kariyasu, 10 August 2001

I recently brought back this flag from Thailand. It is a religious (Buddhist) flag.

Ya'ara Gutterman, 21 September 2001

The Thai Buddhist flag — yellow background with a red wheel in the center represents t