Order of the White Elephant

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The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is an order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam. Along with the Order of the Crown of Thailand, it is regularly awarded to any government official for services rendered to Thailand for five years, making it Thailand's most-commonly awarded order. the order features the three-headed Airavata, the mount of Sakra, or a white elephant.

Classes

The order consists of eight classes:

Gallery

Old designs

Current designs

Selected recipients

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