There are two ways to calculate your per diem allowance-standard daily rate and city by city. Each has its advantages. Domestically, either method might yield the best result however if you fly a lot of international pairings, city by city is clearly the best option.
The three-headed white elephant is the god Erawan, also called Airavata. According to the Ramayana, he is the king of all elephants and is associated with Indra. In Southeast Asia, a white elephant is a symbol of royalty. The three-headed elephant was used on the flags of both the French colonial government (1893-1953) and the Kingdom of Laos (1953-75). When the Laotian monarchy lost power in 1975, the flag was changed to its current design. Views.
Report Abuse. The three headed elephant is of Buddhist/Hindu origin (Airavata or Erawan). The symbol was used in the Kingdom of Laos flag. The three heads of the elephant came to represent each of the former small kingdoms of the Kingdom of Laos: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Xieng khouang.The elephant is usually considered a symbol of wisdom, greatness and at some point in history an important instrument of war.eport Abuse. The three headed elephant is of Buddhist/Hindu origin (Airavata or Erawan). The symbol was used in the Kingdom of Laos flag. The three heads of the elephant came to represent each of the former small kingdoms of the Kingdom of Laos: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Xieng khouang.