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Emblem of Thailand

Emblem of Thailand

The national emblem of Thailand is called the พระครุฑพ่าห์. The Garuda was officially adopted as the national emblem by Vajiravudh in 1911. However, the mythical creature had been used as a symbol of royalty in Thailand for centuries. Wikipedia
Adopted: Created in 1873, discontinued in 1910
Motto: Pali (in Thai script): สพฺเพสํ สงฺฆภูตานํ สามคฺคี วุฑฺฒิ สาธิกา (Sabbesaṃ saṅghabhūtānaṃ sāmaggī vuḍḍhi sādhikā)
Other elements: Mantle and the Royal regalia (Sword of Victory, Royal Staff, Royal Slippers, fan and fly-whisk)
Use: Used by the king and the government of Siam on all official documents