Thailand Stamps 2015: 200th Anniversary of the Name "Pathum Thani Province" bestowed by the King Rama II

The Royal Footsteps, the Foundation of Patumthani

The pictures of Mon people, lotus and Samkhok pottery depicted on stamp represent the background and identity of more than 300 years of Pathumthanis's history, from the reign of King Narai. In the reign of King Rama II, there is a lot of Mon people migrated from Myanmar to Thailand. The King allowed them to settle their residence at Samkhok which had been changed to Pratumthani on August 23, 1815. Later, King Rama VI has upgrted the "city" to be "province" and has changed to "Pathumthani" which refers to the city of lotus, the local flower. Slogan of the city refers to the city of lotus and rice, Mon's people, and Dhamma Land. Samkhok pottery is the local pottery that has been originated by Mon people since the past.

Date of Issue: 3 April 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 65 x 35 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)