Flag of Thailand
The flag of Thailand has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and blue. The current design dates from 1917. Thailand is in Asia, and its capital is Bangkok. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 71.7 million |
| Area | 513,120 km² |
| Currency | Thai baht |
| Colors | red, white and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1917 |
Which one is the flag of Thailand?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Costa Rica
Netherlands
CroatiaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- The monsoon sets my seasons, and I lie in Southeast Asia.
- I am the only country in my region that was never a European colony.
- A monarchy has ruled here without a break for centuries.
- My name means roughly “land of the free”.
- My capital is called Bangkok.
Flags of the neighbors
Myanmar
Cambodia
Laos
MalaysiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Thailand?
Red, white and blue. The flag of Thailand has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok.
Which flags look like the flag of Thailand?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Costa Rica, Netherlands, Croatia.
When was the flag of Thailand adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1917.
What is the population of Thailand?
About 71.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 513,120 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.