The Thai Constitution, in Thai known as
Ratthathammanoon. The charter
is written in a folded book, reminiscent of
bai lahn, Buddhist manuscripts (fig.)
that contain religious writings, including the Buddhist Law or
Dhamma. This book is placed on top of a gilded
phaan, i.e. a bowl or dish
with a base or foot (fig.),
which in turn is placed on another, somewhat larger, phaan. These three
objects have become symbol for the Constitution and is found on the
Democracy Monument (fig.),
and as an emblem on Government House, etc.
See POSTAGE STAMPS (1),
(2),
(3),
(4)
and
(5). |