Thailand Stamps 20115: 60 Year of Diplomatic Relations between Thailand and Sri Lanka

Double Buddhist Pagodas Thailand - Sri Lanka Relationship

Thailand and Sri Lanka have established the religious relations for over 700 years. It was first seen in the Kingdom of Sukhothai and still remains until now. Theravada Buddhism in Thailand is called "Lanka Wong" sect and its presence could be traced back to 17 BE which was introduced by Lanka monks who stayed and preached a sermon in Nakhon Sri Thammarat prior to its popularity found in the Kingdom of Sukhothai while Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka is called "Siam Wong" sect. Ever since the first group of Dhammaduta from Ayutthaya led by Phra Upali travelling to Sri Lanka in 1752 to restore its Buddhism foundered by the threat of the Tamils and Westerners during the time.
The diplomatic relations between the two countries was founded on November 20, 1955 and its 60th anniversary will befall this year so their postal administrations released a joint commemorative stamps set featuring paintings of important places of worship which are the largest stupas in each country: Phrapathomchedi of Thailand and The Jethavana stupa of Sri Lanka known as the world's biggest stupa. Sri Lanka stamp will be available on November 20, while Thai's on November 2 to be consistent with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Phra Ruang Rojanarit Buddha image, a sacred cast statue located in front of Phrapathomchedi Pagoda.

Date of Issue: 2 November 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm ( Vertical)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps (different designs)
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)