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)
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