Lao flags

Official Flag
This official Lao flag came into effect on 4 December 1975 just after the changeover of government. White symbolizes justice and the promise of the future. Blue stands for prosperity and red represents unity and purpose and the blood shed during the struggle for freedom.


Royal Lao Flag
The old flag was used during the monarchial times. The image was the three headed elephant on top of a stand with an umbrella (or parasol) on top. The three headed elephant image is Buddhist/Hindu in origin - its called Airavata (or Erawan in Thai & Cambodia).