Thailand Stamps 2015: The Finale of Khon Mask Series

The final series of Khon Mask stamp after being issued continually for 2 years. These final series consist of 8 characters of monkeys: Hanuman, Nilapat, Nilanol, Asurapat, Tao Maha Chompoo, Palee or Kakas, Sukreep, and Ongkot. In Ramayana, there are 38 main monkey characters (11 kings of money/18 monkeys from other two cities/9 monkeys who help King Rama). All of them are related to God and reincarnate to assist King Rama in overcoming enemies. King of monkeys or apes is one of the main characters that promote richness of story, especially Hanuman who is the main soldier of King Rama. The pictures of this stamp set are provided the Actor's Mask photos from Dr. Pairoj Thongkamsook, Office of the Music and Drama, The Fine Arts Department.
"Khon" is not only a supreme Thai mask performance, but also the masterpiece of Thai craftsmen that should be conserved for the next generations.

Date of Issue: 2 April 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (8 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)




                             

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Princess of Arts and Science (Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn)

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born on Saturday, April 2, 1955 at Amphorn Satharn Mansion, Dusit Palace. She is renowned among courtier as "The Little Princess". She is the first princess appointed "Her Royal Highness" of Chakri Dynasty. She is talented in various fields, especially art and traditional Thai music.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has shown strong interest and possessed excellence in all kind of cultural arts. She is well-rounded in Thai art, history, archaeology, and good at playing all Thai musical instruments. She is brilliant poet of Siam who has composed several poetries so she was presented with the title of "Supreme Patroness of Thai Cultural Heritage" and "Wisit Sinlapin" means that she has talents in many artistic fields and creates many outstanding artworks. Moreover, her role and duties about education, social development, religion, and public health which are contributed to Thai people give countless benefaction.
The commemorative stamp on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn's 5th Cycle (60th) Birthday Anniversary, 2 April 2015 depicts her portrait which was taken by Mr. Nitkorn Kraivixien, President of The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (RPST). The Royal Ceremonial Emblem for the celebrations is also presented on the stamp. The stamp was printed in lithography plus purple hot foil stamping. The purple represents her birthday on Saturday according the traditional Thai birthday colours.

Date of Issue: 2 April 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 33 x 72 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography (Purple Metallic Hot Foil Stamping)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Souvenir Sheet: 15,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Red Cross Fair 2015

This year, Thai Red Cross commemorative stamp represents the royal portrait of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhornm in Red Cross uniform. She has been appointed by H.M. The King to be the Patron, Director of Thai Red Cross since 1977 when she was 22 years old. She has closely supervised and developed activities of Thai Red Cross to ensure prompt support for people who suffer from accidents. She has contributed herself to activities with determination, visiting victims of environmental disasters. She sacrifices a lot of contribute to Thai Red Cross Society until now. The stamp depicts the Princess's royal portrait wearing Thai Red Cross Society uniform.

Date of Issue: 30 March 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 800,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Chinese New Year (Golden Orange and Red Envelope)

"Golden Orange, Red Envelope" - The Fortune of Chines New Year
Chinese New Year Stamp symbolizes the orange and "Angpao" red envelope. "Orange" is the most popular fortune fruit for Chinese people as symbol of Chines New Year. Giving orange represents best wishes to share fortune. Orange represents gold that Chines often give to each other.
"Angpao" is another symbol of Chines New Year as red envelope with banknotes. Seniors or people who have jobs will give Angpao to children or relatives who are still young to work. Red envelope also represents fortune and it implies that lives will be full of luck, no longer encounter bad things.

Date of Issue: 9 February 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different design)
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udom Nyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Symbol of Love (Valentine's Day 2015)

"Love" - the meaningful feeling of relationship

February is full of happiness. showing love and care best wishes. There are a lot of symbols of the day of love or Valentine's Day. various gifts or souvenirs that we share to others convey different meanings.
The symbol of love 2015 depicts a rose named "Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn" with perfumed ink to commemorate 60th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Date of Issue: 9 February 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography (perfumed)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Euamporn Supharoekchai  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: 72nd Anniversary of Kasetart University

Kasetsart, the Prosperity of Country
Established in 1918 as training school for primary-level teachers in farming, Kasetsart is the first university that offers agricultural curriculum in Thailand. The institute was expanded and became Kasetsart College and later Kasetart University. This public university has shared the knowledge "Science of Country" which is the foundation of nation development, covering agriculture, science and technology, social science, and humanity. Kasetsart University supports education, research, academic service, management and provide research center, fieldwork station for students, and Kasetsart Veterinay Teaching Hospital.
Special commemorative stamp is issued to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Kasetsart University illustrates the main hall of Bangkhen campus, the place of puclic recognition.

Date of Issue: 2 February 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing  Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Local Vehicles of 10 ASEAN Nations (National Children's Day 2015)

National Childrens's day postage stamp is the consecutive series und ASEAN themes same as the last 2 years. The theme for 2013 is national costumes while the them of 2014 is greeting words. In 2015, the theme is about local vehicles. Different vehicles reflect various cultural identities in ASEAN. Thailand, on behalf of one of member countries, would like to present the inception of ASEAN community in year 2015 with this stamps which is comprised of 5 designs as follow:

1. Brunei Darusslalam: Water Taxi - Wooden boat with engine.
    Cambodia: Cyclo - Tricycle with rear driver seat and front passenger seat
2. Indonesia: Becak - Modified tricycle taxi for 1 -2 passengers
    Laos: Mini tricycle - Modified tricycle with engine
3. Malaysia: Trisikal - Tricycle for 1 -2 passengers with front or side driver seat
    Myanmar: Saika - Tricycle taxi for 2 passengers on back-to-back position
4. Philippines: Jeepney - Passenger can sit with knees up, normally used for transportation purpose
    Singapore: San Lu Che - Trishaws for city travelling
5. Thailand: Tuk-Tuk - Tricycle with engine to replace tricycle prohibited in city areas
    Vietnam: Xe Ba - Tricycle with back driver seat and front passenger seat for sightseeing

Date of Issue: 10 January 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (5 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 25,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Zodiac Stamp Issue (Year of the Goat)

The Goat is the symbol of composure and calmness. Persones who were born in this year are likely to be calm, prudent, reliable, and kind to other people. They are also peaceful, patient, careful, unselfish, honest and disciplined.
The series of lunar year postage stamps has been created annually since 2003 which is the year of Horse and finished the circle of 12 lunar years in 2014. This year, the first issue of new circle begins which depicts the painting that Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has designe. Her birthday anniversary is also in the year of Goat. HRH give an importance to stamp and consider each stamp set, which is the great contribution she has given to Thailand Post. This is also the auspicious occasion to celebrate her birthday anniversary on April 2nd, 2014.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 40,5 (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udom Niomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations of Thailand-Israel

The Uniqueness of a Lasting Friendship

Thailand and Israel founded a diplomatic relationship on 12 March, 1954 through a bilateral relationship and a positive cooperation. Currently, about 100,000 visitors from Israel travel to Thailand each year. The number is ranked in the top of visitors from the Middle East, while Thai labor is needed in Israel especially for agriculture, about 26,000 of Thai laborers there.

A collective stamp of both countries, apart from the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomati relationship, is distinguished by their country fruits which share the uniqueness of the physical appearance, colour and taste to help represent their close relationship. They are mangosteen or "Queen of Thai fruits" and Israel pomegranate listed as one of "the Seven Wonders" in the bible, a symbol of beauty, properosity and abundance.

Date of Issue: 5 June 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 40,5 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 35,00 Baht [Affixed with a Thai stamp in 3,00 Baht and an Israeli stamp in 3.10 shekel (NIS)]
Designer: Ms. Rinat Gilboa; Miss Mayuree Narknisorn  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 100th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn Hospital

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Thai Red Cross Society were founded upon the propose by Phra Bat Somdech Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua to preside over the religious rites dedicated to his father, Phra Bat Somdej Pra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua. His Majesty wished to institude Red Cross Society which was the called "The Red Unalom Society" to treat patients.

Donations of His Majesty and King Rama V's sons and daughters, along with the society's fund were to build a hospital and name it in honor of his father, "King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital". It was first operated on 30 May, 1914.

Througout the past century, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has served injured and sick patients during war and normal time despite nationality, classes, religions or any political beliefs. Nowadays, it still provides the medical services and treatment through state-of-the-art-medical and scientific technology as well as the operation of latest computerized devices in hospital. There are also continual researches along with treatment improvement and staff development in every level.

Date of Issue: 30 May 2014

Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Important Buddhist Religious Day (Vesak Day)

Light Waving Rite on Visakha BuchOne of the most important traditions of Buddhists on the full moon day of the Vesak month or the sixth month of the day when Buddha was born, enlightened and passed away, so that we recollect the Triple gem is the light waving rite. It is walking clockwise arouned a stupa or an ordination hall with peace and recollecting Buddha through chanting "Ithipiso". Dhamma through "Svakkhato" and the Sangha through "Supatipanno" repeatedly until 3 times of walking clockwise is complete.
The collection of Visakha Buch wala day stamp is shown with a painting of a circumambulation at Phutthamonthon area in Nakhon Pathorn, one of the famous venues holding the annual Buddhist rites.

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Date of Issue: 13. May 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 62 x 31 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanalat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 75th Anniversary Tobacco Factory

Captain Luang Chamnanyutthasin, one of the former military officers in People's Party reforming a political system in 1932, was an initiator of tobacco factory project in 1939 during his position as a Deputy Minister of Commerce under Phraya Phahonphon Phayhasena governmenmt. On 19 April, 1939, he took over the first Thai tobacco factory of Burapha Tobacco Co., Ltd which was run by Excise Department under the Ministry of Finance while working as the first director of tobacco factory.
The tobacco factory under the Ministry of Finance is currently a state enterprise contributing revenues to the government for country development and providing certain income for tobacco farmers as well as for another ten thousands families of those working in tobacco production in the Northern and the Northeastern part of Thailand for their better welfare through a policy of tobacco leaves purchase with guaranteed prices.
A commemorative stamp collection of the tobacco factory's 75th anniversary is the image of Tobacco Factory office building.

Date of Issue: 19 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Thailand Tobacco Monopoly; Miss Mayuree Narnisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 20th Anniversary of Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane)

The kingdom of Thailand and Lao People Democratic Republic, besides their similarity in a way of life, culture together with a language, allows an easy commute between two borders of Mekong River by a ferry, and a friendship bridge that connects two nations. The first bridge connecting Nongkhai and Vientiane has been operated on 8 August 1994 which was funded by Australia. The bridge returns great benefits for both countries in terms of the economy, trade, investment, tourism, cultural exchange, transportation, beyond this; it is a symbol of friendship of lives along both sides Mekong river.

This collective collection of postage stamp is produced to be commemorative for this occasion of the 20th anniversary of a friendship bridge. Their design is set to display a single sketch from each country; Thai design is a reflection of a merit-making event of Nongkai people bearing a statue of Luang Por Pra Sai of Pochai temple during Songkran along with a picture of Wax castle and pink cassia tree parade during Bun That Luang festival of Laos, whereas; a postage design from Laos shows a picture of Pochai temple's ordination hall and Luang Por Pra Sai statue side by side with Ong Tue Buddha image at Wat Ong Tue in Vientiane. Both stamps are joined with a friendship bridge representing a close tie of two borders of Mekong River.

Date of Issue: 5 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 desings)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different design)
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Mayuree Narkinson (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Thai Heritage Conservation Day 2014 (8 Giant Khon Masks)

Art Heritage: 8 Giant Khon Masks

Another 8 asks in the 2nd series of Khon mask stamp collection are composed of masks of Thotsakan, Kumpakan, Pipek, Pyatoot, Pyakhorn, Treesian, Samanakkha and Intharachit (a son of Thotsakan and Nang Montho), all of whom on these stamps are of Lustian lineage according to the tale of Ramakien. Giant Masks or demon faces are crafted upon human's facial structure but the background character of giants in a tale is being ferocious and bad-blooded so mask makers create and select only the prime features of enragement commonly seen on human to become a mold and painted on as a giant mask.
There are 2 types of giant eyes; wide-open eyes or bulging eyes which is a feature of Thotsakan, Intharachit and partially close eyes o crocodile eyes like those of Pyatoot and Treesian. Also, are there 2 kind of mouth; a grimace showing tusk-like canines (Thotsakan, Kumpakan, Pipek) and a claiming kind showing gritting teeth (Treesian, Pyakhorn, Intharachit). These masks are a truly remarkable creation of Thai artist that should be passed down as a legacy for our ancestor.



Date of Issue: 2 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (8 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 16 stamps per sheet (different designs)
Souvenir Sheet: 13,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 45,00 Baht (salable in a set of 2 covers)

Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 150th Anniversary of the Queen Regent

The Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Her Majesty Queen Saovabha Phongsri of the Fifth Reign 

Her Majesty Majesty the Queen Regent Sri Bajrindra, the queen consort of King Rama V, with a notable ability to carefully examine any matter, was full of a remarkable wisdom and prudence,
sovereignty and a lawyerlike character. she was considered a leader of Thai woman in the era to acknowledge a social development recognized by an international standard, and a dedicated teacher to her relatives and offspring. Her passion in arts an economics, as well as her intiation to adapt an art of Thai women's apparel to correspond with a global trend was well regarded.
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the late Queen Sri Bajrindra's birthday, UNESCO will honor Her Majesty as one of the world's great personalities and to admire her considerable contribution to education for women, medical science, cultural preservation, applied science and social science and humanities. This stamp collection portrays a royal photography of hers taken while reading.



Date of Issue: 1 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Chan Wanish Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 60th Anniversary of the Zoological Park Organization

60 Year of Wildlife Conserving Mission

The Zoological Park Organization was established in 1954 as a state agency with a major mission to supervise the zoos in Thailand. Currently it administers 5 zoos, namely Dusit Zoo, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chiang Mai Zoo, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo and Songkla Zoo. The 60th Anniversary of the Zoological Park Organization Commemorative Stamp portrayed a graphic of Schomburgk's deer, created from photography of the real living one around 215 years ago. Just about its Central Plain, Thailand is the only native habitat of the Schomburgk's deers before they were extinct. Only their gorgeous antlers remain and remind human to realize the importance of wildlife preservation.

Date of Issue: 15 February 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 125th Anniversary of the Postal School

A Place that produces Postmen

"The Post and Telegraph School" was established on February 22, 1889 with an aim to produce personnel for the country's post and telegraph services. The teaching her focused on "work training", allowing students to learn by practicing and performing in the real work environment. After graduation, the students would be settled in the Post and Telegraph Department. The school was later changed into "The Posts and Telecommunications School" under the Communications Authority of Thailan (CAT), and finally the "Postal School" under Thailand Post Co., Ltd.
Throughout 125 years, this institution has produed 69 batches for more than 12,000 personnel, and it remains a production soure of Thailand Post staff. The stamp displays pictures of postal students, and school buildings in early and present days.

Date of Issue: 22 February 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 300,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mr. Udom Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 50th Anniversary of Khon Kaen University

50 Years of Social Devotion

Khon Kaen University is the first university in the northeast of Thailand. It is a gathering place of social thought and wisdom, and the regional center of higher education. This set of stamps celebrate the university's 50 years of devotion to society, with a picture of Kanchanaphisek mulit-purpose conference center. The building is luxurious with the northeastern-style architecture modified  from it original shape It was built by Khon Kaen University on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the King's ascension to the throne.

Date of Issue: 25 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 56 x 31 (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mr. Tanya Pakdee (Khon Kaen University); Mr. Udom Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Heart Piercing Love Stamp (Valentine's Day 2014)

Once again, the Symbol of Love Stamp series for the Valentine's festival is more unique than ever. Not only the heart-shaped perforation and romantic rose smell, this stamp set also use special technique called "micro-perforation" to cut and carve the symbol of hand in an "I Love You"
gestures and a heart graphic in the middle of each stamp design. It's a truly impressive way of telling love, and you could stamp it on an envelope of any colour as you like.

Date of Issue: 7 February 2014
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces per design
Size: Heart-shaped stamp within 38 x 38 mm
Printer: Cartor Security Printing Company Limited, France
Printing Process: Lithography (perfumed)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailands Stamps 2014: The Chinese New Year (Phra Sangkajai)

The Chinese New Year stamp 2014 features a picture of Phra Sangkajai, or the cloth sack monk (the name come from the bag that he is conventionally depicted as carrying). He is the Buddhist deity known to both Thais and Chinese living in Thailand. Mostly found in Chinese temples, the monk image is depicted with a bulging belly and smiling face. It is believed that he will bring in luck, abundance and happiness to those who pay homage to him.
According to Chinese belief, Phra Sangkajai is Phra Bhodisat who will be enlightened and become Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai in the future. He is the different one from Phra Maha Kajjayana, one of the Lord Buddha's disiples who had similar appearance. But Phra Maha Kajjayana has curling hair line all over the head, his face is calm, not smiling. He wears robe in Theravada style with both hands holding his belly or an alm.

Date of Issue: 24 January 2014
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 900,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Eight Decades of Thai Social Evolution (Thammasat University)

Thammasat University's duties are to disseminate academic knowledge, provide education and produce graduates to serve Thai society in every field. These graduates have been working here and there in both the government and private sectors through the past 80 years, since the university was established on June 27, 1934. Also, it has long been proved as an education institution that has played key roles in the revolution of politics, economic, and Thai society from past to present.
This set of stamps, which celebrates the 80th anniversary of the university, features the photos of Dome Building at Tha Prachan Campus, the distinguished symbol of the university. It is the first building when the institution was first established as the "University of Moral and Political Sciences". The Dome was designed by Dr. Pridi Banomyong. It was later explained that the design came from a sharpened octagonal pencil which represents the high wisdom of education management.

Date of Issue: 15 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsantheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Greetings in ASEAN Language (National Children's Day 2014)

The commemorative stamps for this year's National Children's Day come in the continuing series after last year's stamps of ASEAN concept. The stamps feature boy & girl cartoons with the greeting gestures and words from different nations. The greetings are

• "Selemat Datang" (Brunei and Malaysia)
• "Suo Sdey" (Cambodia)
• "Xin Chào" (Vietnam)
• "Sawasdee" (Thailand)
• "Selemat Siang" (Indonesia)
• "Sabaidee" (Laos)
• "Mabuhay" (Philippines)
• "Hello" (Singapore)
• "Mingalar Par" (Myanmar)

The series is aimed to disseminate knowledge and understanding about greeting cultures of the 10 ASEAN members, in order to prepare for the ASEAN Community by 2015

Date of Issue: 11 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (5 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 25,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 50th Anniversary of Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University is the first state-run regional university in Thailand, established under the 1958 Regional Education Development Project. Situated at the foot of Doi Suthep, Tambon Suthep, Muang District of Chiang Mai province, the university has been opened since 1964. His Majesty the King presided over the official opening ceremony on January 24th, 1965.
The stamp features a photo of Dhamma Hall, one of the important sites in the university. A two-storey building with Thai traditional architecture stands at the front of the university. Once a venue for the university's foundation stone-laying ceremony, the Dhamma Hall is currently housing the university's sacred Buddha image, and also is used for important ceremonies hosted by the university, such as the celebrations and reception parties for honorable guests.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Zodiac Stamp Issue (Year of the Horse)

The Zodiac stamps series have been issued every year since 2003, which was the year of the goat. This year, the year of the horse, as the zodiac cycle ends, comes a horse stamp in Thai-style graphic with stars in the background, representing a star or star constellations. Besides the horse stamp, there's a commemorative sheet of zodiac stamps for the second half of the cycle, including the years of the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the great snake, the snake, and the horse. This comes after the first half of zodiac cycle commemorative sheet issued in 2008.
According to the Royal edition of Brama Chati text of Thai astrology, anyone born in the year of the horse will have his or her age fallen in the hands of Brahma. Saturn is the mouth, so he or she will speak arrogantly. The Sun and Mars are hands, meaning the work is rather not good. The Moon is the heart. This person will be ambitious, and always think of doing something big, which sometimes are unable to achieve. Mercury and Venus are the feet. This person does not like travelling far. Jupiter takes the seat, so he or she shall be less interested in sex and love affair. In childhood days, this person was caressed by parents. He or she is soft-hearted, a female deity with the fire element.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 20 stamps per sheet
Souvenir Sheet: 30,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Attasart Tularak (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 100th Anniversary of Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)

Centenary of Hua Lamphong Celebration

It is well-known that the oldest railway station in Thailand is Bangkok Railway Station, unofficially known as Hua Lamphong. It has served Thailand as the main train station for a century since it inauguration on 25th June 1916. It has importance in terms of architecture, artistry, and history, especially Thailand transportation. Designed by an Italian-born architect, Mr. Mario Tamagno, the overall building was built in Neo-Renaissance accent adorned with Italian dome, resembling Frankfurt Main Train Station in Germany. To celebrate its 100 years, Thailand Post issues 4 stamps illustated Hua Lamphong based on its important events.

Date of Issue: 25 June  2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
Souvenir Sheet: 25,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 23,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 720th Anniversary of Chiang Mai

The 60th Cycle Anniversary of Chiang Mai

Thailand Post issues a commemorative stamp to join the grand celebration of the 720th Anniversary of Chiang Mai city, held this year. The stamp illustration presents the story of Chiang Mai city formation in AD 1296 until these days through 4 significant symbols which are Inthakin city pillar, the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai, stone inscription that records the histories of Chiang Mai city, and the famous walking street Tha Phae road.

Date of Issue: 7 April 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Songkran Festival 2016

The Legend of Seven Songkran Goddesses

In Thai New Year Tradition, the legend of the seven Songkran Goddesses is a blief related to Songkran Day, the first day of the New Year celebrations according to the solar calendar. It is  said that the seven Songkran Goddesses were depicted as the seven days of the week with their own names which were Tungsa Thevi (Sunday), Koraka Thevi (Monday), Rakkasot Thevi (Tuesday), Montha Thevi (Wednesday), Kirinee Thevi (Thursday), Kimina Thevi (Friday), Mahotorn Thevi (Saturday). They were also described with different foods, weapons, and vehicle animals. Each goddess has four gestures to indicate when during the day the sun moves from the constellation of Pisces into Aries - standing (morning), sitting (afternoon), lying down with the eyes close (after midnight). To celebrate Thai New Year, in which this year falls on Wednesday in the evening, the Songkran Goddess is Montha Thevi in the gesture of lying down with eyes open mounting on a donkey, her vehicle. The seven Songkran goddesses that illustrate on this stamp issue are paintings by Ohm Rachavate,m a Thailand famous cartoonist.
Also read about Songkan Festival in Thailand...>

Date of Issue: 7 April 2016
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (8 designs)
Quantity: 300,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 8 stamps (different designs)
First Day Cover: 65,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Vesak Day 2016

The Buddha's Words...
             Teachiung for the wisdom of Life

"Buddha Wajana" or Sutra is the Buddha's teachings which are collected in a scripture called the Pali Canon or the Tripitaka. Those words are proved as the truth of life, which are never out of date and remind all the Buddhists of having mindfulness. Unfortunately, they are gradually fading and forgotten. To celebrate Vesak Day this year, Thailand Post would like to promote and publicize te Buddha's teachings through the four stamps illustrating about the Buddha's teachings together with Bhudda images in four posturs. The teachings on each stamp are quoted from the book titled "The Buddha's Words in Dhammapada" by Sathienphong Wannapok, a Royal Institute Council Member in Buddhism and also praised as one of the famed Buddhist Scholar of the Era.

More about Vesak Day...>

Date of Issue: 20 May 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 23,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: The World's Princess Creator

There is no doubt for Thai people to be proud of their beloved Her Royal Highness  who owns more than 345 intellectual properties from her works of art and literatures. Furthermore, the trademark of Phu Fa shop initiated by the Princess also help promote the country's social and economic development by distibuting local products from rural parts of the country. Therefore, on 27th August 2015, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) presents her with the WIPO Award for Creative Excellence in order to join the celebration of her 60th Birthday Anniversary in that year. On the occasion of its 24th Anniversary, the Department of Intellectual Property requests Thailand Post to issue a commemorative stamp portraying Her Royal Highness with the WIPO medal and her creative works.



Date of Issue: 3 May 2016
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontral)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Thailand - Indonesia Joint Issue

The Shared Literary Heritage of the two Nationals

To celebrate the 66th Anniversary of the Indonesia-Thailand Diplomatic Relations, Thailand Post issues a commemorative stamp to present common cultural roots between Thailand and Indonesia. The Ramayana Epic, an ancient literature inherited from India is chosen. In Thailand, the epic has been widely known in the name "Ramakien", the main story of Khon performance, while in Indonesia has adopted it for the shadow puppet show "Wayang purwa", which is the oldest national identity of Indonesia. This commemorative issue is gorgeous with the magnificent designs. Mural painting from the Emerald Buddha Temple is illustrated on Thai stamp while canvas painting which is called KAMESAN is illustrated on Indonesian stamp. Both Thai and Indonesian stamps are issued on the same day of 5th May 2016.
Read more about "What is Ramakien"...>

Date of Issue: 5 May 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 40,5 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 15,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Celebration of the 84th Birthday Anniversary of the President of the Thai Red Cross Society

To commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit 84th Birthday Anniversary, the Red Cross 2016 postage stamp depicts the elegant photography of Her Majesty the Queen while performing her royal duties in the refugee camp in Thailand. It is to comply with the Thai Red Cross Fair 2016's concept. "Celebration on the 84th Birthday Anniversary of the President of the Thai Red Cross Society under Her Majesty's Graciousness" Her Majesty the Queen is deeply interested in Public Health supports. With the queen's royal grace, all Thai people including refugees who live in Thailand always receive assistance from her mercy and thoughtfulness.

Date of Issue: 30 March 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 800,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical) 
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Chulalongkorn University Centenary

Chulalongkorn University Centennial

On the occasion of Chulalongkorn University Centennial, the first higher education institutions of Thailand, this commemorative issue illustrate a drawing of Chulalongkorn University Auditorium by Niti Satapitanon, the national artist for architecture of Thailand in 2002. This auditorium is the important identity of the university and won the award of Architectural Preservation Award in 2002 from the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. The stamp is in pink colour, the official colour of the university, and violet blue at the bottom which is the colour of King Rama V and King Rama VI, respectively. Chulalongkorn University was initially founded as Civil service College. Later, Kin Vajiravudh (rama VI) renamed and upgrated it to Chulalongkorn University on March 26, 1917 as a memorial of his father, King Chulalongkorn (RamaV), with first four faculties:

1. Faculty of Medicine
2. Faculty of Public Administration
3. Faculty of Engineering 
4. Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Date of Issue: 26 March 2016 
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 mm (Horizontal)   
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: The 60th Anniversay of Burapha Univerity

The Research Institute of Art and Culture

Burapha University is one of the leading universities in Eastern region of Thailand. On 27th December 2006, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn presided over the official inauguration of the Eastern Center of Art and Culture, which is the illustration of this stamp. The building is considered the university's landmark as it has become the center for studying cicilization and history of the East of Thailand. The contemporary architecture of the center reflects Thainess harmoniously combined with unique local style. Inside this place, a multimedia exhibition is set up with various media such as film, television, sound record, radio, still image, visual and verbal symbols including exhibition guides.

Date of Issue: 1 March 2016 
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal) 
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 84th Anniversary of Petchburiwittayalongkorn Teachers' Training School (Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage

The Exquisite Painting
                          Named "Valaya Alongkorn"

On the occasion of 84th Anniversary of Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, the fine portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Valaya Alongkorn, Princess of Phetchaburi, painted by Mr. Niran Kraisornrat along with the logo of the university are brought to be the illustration of the stamp design. H.R.H. Princess Valaya Alongkorn did significant contribution to the education of young Thai women. Therefore, she donated 64 hectare of land to the Minstry of Education to establish Petchburiwittayalongkorn Teacher Training School. Later, His Majesty the King granted royal permission to title the college as "Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage" and to use the royal emblem which depicts the privy seal of the ninth reign as a logo of the university. The date of issue will be realeted to the date that H.R.HJ. Princess Valaya Alongkorn passed away in 1938, to honour the founder of the university.

More info about H.R.H. Princess Valayua Alongkorn...>

Date of Issue: March 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical)   
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: The Symbol of Love Postage Stamp

Power of Love and Magnificent Friendship

As a part of the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of 84th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen, the symbol of love postage stamp this year depicts the winning painting of "Queen Sirikit"
rose which ius an odorous giant yellow rose with orange petal apex. The rose was named by Andre Hendricx, Director of "Grandes Roseraiea du Val de Loire" who asked permission from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand to name the rose after her in August 1971, as the rose represents the charm and elegant of Her Majesty the Queen. The yellow of the rose indicates bright light of glory as a mighty sun providing warm to every life on earth. So it is becomes a symbol of power of pure love. This aroma stamp issue not only represents the good feeling on the occasion of Valentine's Day, but also marks the 84th birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

Date of Issue: 8 February 2016
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 800,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printer: The British Security Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016:Chinese New Year (Golden Dragon)

A Century of Faith

The tradition of dragon dance in widely performed during Chinese Festival because the dragon is believed to represent great power, majesty, abundance, wisdom, and auspiciousness, which would bring luck to human. Chinese New Year issue the year highlights on one of the most famous Chinese New Year festival in Thailand-Pak Nam Pho God and Goddess Procession Festival. The story of Faith has begun for a hundred years: there was an outbreak of a cholera epidemic in Pak Nam Pho. Some people went to the God (Chao Pho Thepharak) and goddess (Chao Mae Taptim) shrines and burnt the tailisman papers (Yantra) and drank the ashes. They believed that is could prevent and cure them from getting cholera. The Golden Dragon Dance of Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year Festival in Nakhon Sawan Province is flamboyantly held every year and it is very impressed across Asia for elegant dancing posture to worship Pak Nam Pho God and Goddess. The 50-meter-long golden dancing dragon uses abot 180 performers and electrifies all attending audiences along the streets.

Date of Issue: 4 February 2016 
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 26 x 62 mm (Vertical)   
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 100th Anniversary of Office of the Auditor General of Thailand

A Century of Thai General Auditor

The Office of the Auditor General of Thailand began in the reign of King Rama V as "Royal Audit Offie" in the reign of King Rama V as "Royal Audit Office" in the Grand Palace before King Rama VI established the Department of Audit on 18th September 1915, which is accountable for financial government audit. After the political reformation, it was changed to the Office of the Auditor General of Thailand (OAG) and its status has become an independent agency without interference, from other executive power. This stamp issue depicts the side faces of the present King Rama IX respectively within the 100th anniversary logo in Thai numeral together with draft of the first OAG office building.

Date of Issue: February 2016   
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)   
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Miss Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Zodiac Stamp Issue (The Mischievous Monkey)

The Mischievous Monkey
Zodia issue this year celebaes the coming of Year of the Monkey. The second issue, after the Year of the Goat, illustrates the Mischievous Monkey and cheerful monkey hanging on a tree branch while holding a banana in another hand: which is one of the drawing by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's twelve zodiac drawing sets under royal permission to be painted for 12 consecutive years. It is believed that the monkey's characteristic also somewhat resembles and has bought to describe the personality of monkey-zodiac people, "brave, fair, respectable, generous, bright, sagacious, friendly, imaginative and cheerful".



Date of Issue: 1. January 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm (Vertical)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: A Centenary of Thailand's Cooperative

A Century of Thailand's Cooperative

The image on the postage stamp is a portrait painting of the Father of Thai Cooperative, His Highness Prince Rajani Chamcharas, Krom Muen Bidyalongkorn, with the pseudonymous "NMS", standing for the letters of the name of "Rajani Cham Charas", surrounded by strand which is a symbol of Thailand's cooperative movement. He defined the meaning of "Cooperative Society" in Thai language "Samakhom Sahakon". He also established the first cooperative in the local district of Phitsanulok province named "Wat Chan Cooperative Unlimited Liability" on 29th February 1916 and he became the first registrar. At present, the cooperative in Thailand has stronly developed throughout it golden century.

Date of Issue: 26 March 2016

Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: The British Security Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Puey Ungphakorn

The World "Emminent Personality of Siam"

This postage stamp issue aims to publicize the honor of Dr. Puey Ungphakorn on the occasion of 100th anniversay of his birth, 9 March 2016, who was one of the excellent personalities of Siam as he had made largely significant contributions to Thailand. He won Magsaysay Award in 1965 as well as being recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's most eminent personality for his achievement in education, social sciences and humanities. This issue includes illustrations of 4 periods of his life when he was a member of Thai Movement, the dean of Thammasat University, the governor of the Bank of Thailand and at the park in England at the age of 60, photographed by Mytr (Peter) Ungphakorn, his second son.

Date of Issue: 9 March 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm (Vertical)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 23,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Thai Queen's Royal Clothing

It has been well-known for years that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has truly appreciated Thai Clothes for their unique exquisiteness that is worth conserving. Besides, Her Majesty realizes that her subjects should have occupation that provides them proper income in their own locality so that they do not need to travel to work in the main city. Therefore, many royal initiated projects has been established to carry out Thai clothes conserving mission, especially the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of her Majesty Queen Sirikit or the SUPPORT Foundation. Her Majesty herself became a Thai clothes fashion ideal by always wearing attires tailored from Thai clothes to visit every place around the world. The 2016 Thai Heritage Conservation Day Commemorative Stamps are issued to glorify Her Majesty on the auspicious occasion of her 84th Birthday Anniversary as well as to continue Thai heritage conservation. They depict 4 queen's gorgeous dresses tailored from Thai clothes displayed in Queen Sirkit Museum of Textiles.

Date of Issue: 2 April 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical) 
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
Souvenir Cheet: 25,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 23,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailands Stamps 2016: The Classical Architecture of the Century

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a former reception hall within the Dusit Palace. Its 8-year construction began in 1906, King Rama V's reign and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. After the political reformation in 1932, the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was used as the House of Representatives' meeting place before changing to the present Parliament House. However, it is still used for the royal ceremonies and significant State Ceremonies. The stamps present the most outstanding feature is the arctectural style: neo-renaissance an neo-classic, decorated with marble from Italy, with roman domes made of copper which later has been naturally patinous, making the dome roof turn green as seen today.



Date of Issue: February 2016
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 mm (Horizontal) 
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: ASEAN Postboxed... ASEAN Bond (National Children's Day 2016)

Thailand Post starts the ASEAN Community Year with the 2016 National Children's Day issue; which still highlights on the knowledge associated with the ASEAN Community. Ten postboxes together with landmarks of each member countries are chosen to be depicted on 10 different design stamps, which are alphabetically ordered
Brunei Darussalam:Jame Asr' Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Camodia: Angkor Wat
Indonesia: Bali Island
Laos: Luan Prabang Royal Palace and National Museum
Malaysia: Petronas Twin Towers and Putrajaya
Myanmar: Shwedagon Pagoda and Bayinnaung Palace
Philippines: San Agustin Church in Paoay and Manila Cathedral
Singapore: Merlion and Marin Bay Sands
Thailand: The Temple of Emerald Buddha
Vietnam: Notre Dame Cathedral and Van Mieu the Temple of Literature

Date of Issue: 9 January 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (10 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps (different design)
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)