Reflection of King Vajiravudh’s thoughts
• “Nationalism” & “Royalism” – identical • Duty of common people:
To be unified To be obedient
SELF-SACRIFICE (if not, those should not see
To be grateful
• 1917: set up a new tri-colour flag: BLUE,
themselves as Thais WHITE, RED – representing the elements of his
nationalist trinity: White for
BUDDHISM
Blue for The and Red for MONARCH
The BLOOD