Five horizontal bands — red, white, blue (double width), white, red. Red represents the nation and the blood of life; white represents religion (Buddhism); blue represents the monarchy. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) designed the current flag in 1917 to replace an earlier white elephant on red. The blue band was added to express solidarity with the Allies during World War I. Practise the Thailand flag in the Flagzio Asia flag quiz across all eight game modes.