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)