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)