Maejo University Holds Ceremony to Commemorate Thai National Flag Day
On Thursday, October 1, 2026,Associate Professor Dr. Weerapon Thongma, President of Maejo University, led university executives, faculty members, staff, and student representatives in paying respect to the national flag and singing the Thai national anthem on the occasion of Thai National Flag Day. The ceremony aimed to promote national pride and commemorate the great royal benevolence of His Majesty King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who bestowed the Tricolor Flag as Thailand’s national flag. The ceremony was held at the flagpole in front of Phra Pirun Song Nak at Maejo University, Chiang Mai.On this occasion, the International College, Maejo University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Rapeephun Dangtungee, Dean of the International College; Assistant Professor Dr. Winitra Leelapattana, Associate Dean of the International College; and Mr. Warunsiri Sujinda, Director of the Dean’s Office, participated in the ceremony together with the college’s faculty members and staff.Thai National Flag Day is observed to commemorate the occasion when His Majesty King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) graciously issued an amendment to the Flag Act, B.E. 2460 (1917), officially designating the Tricolor Flag (Thong Trairong) as Thailand’s national flag, which has remained in use to the present day. The announcement was issued on September 28, 1917.His Majesty defined the meanings of the colors of the Thai national flag as follows: red represents the nation and its people, white represents religion, and blue represents the monarchy. The Tricolor Flag is therefore regarded as an important national symbol and serves as a reminder to future generations of the sacrifices made by their ancestors to preserve the nation. It also represents the unity of the Thai people, reflecting love, solidarity, and pride in the nation, and inspiring collective strength and cooperation toward the continued development of Thailand.Photo Credit: MJU Corporate Communication Center
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