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)