Thailand Stamps 2015: Thai Numbers (Thai National Language Day)

Numbers Representing the Natiuonal Identity

Thai numbers constituting the numeric system in Thai is considered to be one of the national identities. Their curvy, wavy, and gentle lines indicate the values of Thai art, the beautiful cultural heritage and the prosperity of the nation for having its own numbers and alphabets for over 700 years. The numbers were designed by King Ramkhamhaeng,m who adapted them from the Khmer numbers, which were derived from the Indian Devanagari.
Currently, the government has a policy to encourage the use of Thai numbers in official documents, according to the resolution of the cabinet in 20000, along with the use of fonts on the computer and the internet,m school students are also encouraged to familiarize with the written Thai numbers to uphold the value of this Thai heritage. This stamp series is the continuing series of Thai Alphabets in 2011. The images depict Thai numbers from 0 - 9, together with 10 colourful numeric symbols on 10 stamps, which may also be used as a learning media for children. This series will be launched on the National Thai Language Day on this 29 July.

Date of Issue: 29 July 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (10 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 51,00 Baht (Salable in a set of 2 covers)
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)