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)
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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)