Garuda
The most important of the animals of the Himapan forest is probably the Garuda, with the head, wings, tail and lower body of an eagle, and the upper body and arms of man. This was the king of the birds and the mount of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Traditionally the Thais believe that their kings are incarnations of Vishnu and the Garuda has come to represent the King of Thailand. It is used as a symbol of the monarchy or of the government itself, appears on Thai bank notes and on the royal flag, which is flown only in the presence of the His Majesty.
Garuda
The most important of the animals of the Himapan forest is probably the Garuda, with the head, wings, tail and lower body of an eagle, and the upper body and arms of man. This was the king of the birds and the mount of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Traditionally the Thais believe that their kings are incarnations of Vishnu and the Garuda has come to represent the King of Thailand. It is used as a symbol of the monarchy or of the government itself, appears on Thai bank notes and on the royal flag, which is flown only in the presence of the His Majesty.
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