communicationsBangkok Metropolitan Administration’s emblem shows Phra Indra, the keeper of Amara-Wadee (“Immortal” or “Undying”) in Dawa Deung, the highest of the seven heavens of Thai mythology, carrying his three-bladed weapon, Vajira (Thunder Maker), and seated atop a white elephant whose four ivory tusks denote celestial status.
As Phra Indra keeps Amara-Wadee, so the Governor keeps the City; heading-up administration and providing leadership in furthering the welfare of the city’s residents. Phra Indra’s domain is “undying”; the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is dedicated to the eternal maintenance of the capital’s vitality, thereby ensuring its prosperity. Fortunately, in this endeavor, the City is provided with a four-tusked elephant, which ordinarily accomplishes twice as much as its earthly brethren.
His Royal Highness Prince Narissaranuwattivongse graciously granted the emblem to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration during the term of office of the first Mayor, General Chao Phraya Ramrakop (1937 – 1938).