ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Royal Flags of Thailand

Okay, so you know how you have a special flag at school that you raise when something important happens, like when you have a special visitor or when it's someone's birthday? Well, Thailand is a big country and they also have special flags that they use for important occasions. These flags are called "royal flags" and they are super fancy.

The royal flags of Thailand are made up of three main colors: red, white, and blue. The colors have special meanings. Red represents the people of Thailand, white represents Buddhism (which is the main religion of Thailand), and blue represents the monarchy (which is like the king and queen of Thailand).

Now, the royal flags come in different designs depending on who is using them. The most important of all is the flag of the king, which has a special emblem in the center that only the king can use. Other members of the royal family have their own flags as well, but they all have the same basic red, white, and blue colors.

When a royal flag is raised, it means that someone important is present or that something special is happening. Everyone is expected to show respect to the flag by standing still and being quiet. It's like how you show respect during the national anthem.

So that's a little bit about the royal flags of Thailand. They are super fancy and important and are used to show respect and honor to the monarchy and the country.