A White Elephant Inside the Chakra Flag

1809

Thai Flag Museum
Bangkok, Thailand

During the reign of King Rama II, the king had three white elephants, hence a white elephant was added at the center of the chakra. Commoners still used the plain red flag.

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Title: A White Elephant Inside the Chakra Flag
Date Created: 1809

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