Thailand Stamps 2015: 120th Anniversary of Thai Army Training Command

Remembering the Legend of Thai Army Training

The Army Training Command has a long history, starting from the Traing Command in 1895 during the reign of King Rama VI with the responsibility of training army students in Saranrom Army School, which later was changed to "Royal Military Academy" and the command name changed to "Army Training Command" in 1914. After the World War II, the training pattern was adjusted to follow the American Military Academy at West Point, and the school was renamed to "Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy" under a direct supervision of the Royal Thai Army, so the command status was changed to "Inspector General Department" responsible for managing army training and education in the military schools.
In 1952, the name and status of Inspector General Department was changed back to "Army Field Forces", which in 1981 was changed to "Army Training Command" until nowadays. Its responsibilities are to facilitate the training of all army units and the education of all military schools, except for Command and General Staff College and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. From the first day until now, the 120-years-old Army Training Command is still moving forward under the motto "Build the Army by Training. - Build the Warrior by Education - Build the Commander by Virtue Development".

Date of Issue: 8 August 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 400,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: 50th Anniversary of Thailand-Singapore Diplomatic Relations

The Ongoing Sweet Relationship

Thailand and Singapore established their diplomatic relations on 20 September 1965, the same year when Singapore separated the country from Malaysia. Therefore, this is the celebration of the 50th anniversary of friendship and the historical significance of a friend, who has developed its country for a half century this year. Both countries have been in a healthy relationship, help in each other achieve the benefits and leading the support of ASEAN Community.
Under the concept "Desserts" on this shared stamp series, the outstanding identity of popular desserts of each country is portrayed. "Sweet sticky rice with mangoes" is a famous Thai dessert for its sweet and delicious taste. There are also the Singaporean cold desserts: "Ice cream". This also signifies the meaning of sweet relationship from past to present and the future of these two countries.

Date of Issue: 18 September 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 40 x 30 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Miss Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 20154: ASEAN Community (48th Anniversary of ASEAN esablishment)

Oneness of he Region

Ten roads towards oneness of the ASEAN community within the end of 2015 are not only paved by the motto: "One Vision-One Identity- One Community", they also have "One Stamp-One Postmark." as from 8. August 2015 (the 48th Anniversary of ASEAN establishment) onwards. This is the new phenomena of having shared postage stamps issued for many countries on the same day, using the same stamps and postmarks.
The images are beautiful and colourful painting representing the 10 national flags of the member countries bound together in the shape of a flower around the ASEAN logo, with the motto and a pair of pigeons on the background. Hands sharing at the bottom convey peace and friendship. Golden ears of rice at the base represent ASEAN's shared identity of agricultural community. The postmark conveys 3 pillars (ASEAN political security community, ASEAN economic community and ASEAN social-cultural community) that are components of the ASEAN community. Both images are the works from Vietnam, which have won the first prize in the stamp and postmark design competition held in Thailand at the beginning of 2015. Moreover, the face values of every country are to be set to promote the international postal service.

Date of Issue: 8 August 2015
Denonmination: 15,00 Baht
Quantity: 400,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
Souvenir Sheet: 26,00
First Day Cover: 24,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: World Dental Congress - FDI 2015 Bangkok

New Century of the World Dental Care

FDI (Fédération Dentaire Internationale) or World Dental Federation is a profesional association established for more than 100 years in Paris, France with the objective to become a center of professional dentists around the world to get to know each other, exchange experiences, and develop better dental health for the world population.. Members of FDI include professional dental organizations from 200 countries, and a group of experts from over 130 countries, representing over 1 million dentists around the world. The headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
In September 2015, Thailand, led by the Dental Association of Thailand, has been chosen to become the host of the 103rd FDI Annual World Congress at BITEC, Banga. It s expected to support around 12,000 parcipants joining to exchange and learn about new experience, progression, and latest innovation in the dental field, with a focus on the underdeveloped countries where most population cannot get access to dental service.

Date of Issue: 22 September 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

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)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Thailand Philatelic Exhibition (Thai Musical Instruments)

The National Stamp Exhibitin or THAIPEX was formerly held every two years from 1971 onwards. The last event was held in 2011. Then, it ceased in 2013 because the World Stamp Exhibition was held in that year instead. The event will return this year during 3 - 9 August 2015 at Grand Postal Building, Bang Rak. It will be presided over by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on this 4 August. Also, on the occasion of her 60th Birthday anniversary, Thailand Post requested for permission to use her personal musik instruments to depict on the images of a postage stamp series for THHAIPEX 2015 to show her genius talent in playing all kinds of Thai traditional instruments, ones of which are regularly include Saw (Thai fiddle), Khong wong yai (gong circle), and Ranat
(xylophone), especially Ranat Ek (alto xylophone).
The 4 music instruments on 4 stamps of the series are Saw Duang (Two-string fiddle), Saw Sam Sai (three stringed fiddle), Ranat Ek (alto xylophone), and Jakhe (three stringed plucked zitter).

Date of Issue: 4 August 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015:100th Anniversary of the Revenue Department

A Century of Thai Taxation Path

Back in 1915, King Rama 6 ordered the incorporation of the internal Revenue department under Ministry of City affairs (Nakhon Ban) and the external Revenue Department and Ministry of interior to be under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Finance and called it the "Revenue Department". In 1938, the Revenue Code Act was enacted, which was considered to be Thailand's major improvement of taxation system. Later, the computer system was applied to tax levies and management in 1992, when the value added tax (VAST) was collected for the first time. In 2001, the e-filling service was launched, and currently in 2015 the e-filling app via smartphone is being developed. All in all, this is along path of a century of the organization that is holding the responsibility for the nations's taxation.
The stamps depict images of building of the Revenue Department in 4 significant eras, from Ratsadakornbhibhathana Building in the Grand Palace (1915), Prince of  Kamphaengphet Palace (old), Ban Bard Sub-district (1940), the 6-floored building on Chakrapong Road (1948), and the 29-floored building on Soi Ari Samphan, Phaholyothin Road (1997) until currently.

Date of Issue: 2 July 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
         30 x 48 mm ( Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 22,00 Baht

Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 50th Anniversary of National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)

National Institude of Development Administration or NIDA is a higher educational institute, offering only master and doctoral degrees. Following the idea of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's that Thailand required more competent development at that time, NIDA then ws established on 1st April 1966 under the philosophy "Wisdom for Change". Throughout it 50 year, NIDA has fulfilled the royal thought and has never stopped its role in producing more graduate students for national development. This stamp issue illustrates two important buildings: Navamindradhiraj Building (right) and Prince Naradhip Bongsprabandha Building (left), together with NIDA's 50th anniversary logo.

Date of Issue: 1. February 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30  mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Adjacent Territorial Sea, Colorful Marine Creatures (World Oceans Day)

This is the first time that Thailand and Malaysia postal administrations jointly issue stamp to strengthen a good collaboration. The theme of this stamp set is "Marine Creatures", in which two designs from each country. Thailand presents clown shrimps, the popular coral shrimps that are widely available at Similan Island (Pang-Nga province) and candy crab (coral protector) with beautiful shell, available at Surin Island (Pang-Nga province). Malaysia presents football jelly fish (Rhizostoma pulmo), available in South East China Sea, (East coast) and Strai of Malacca (West coast), and sea slug (Phyllidia varicose), kind of Gastropoda without shell.
Date of issue is scheduled on June 8, 2015 (World Oceans Day), in order to promote awareness of people in conserving oceans. Images and information of Thai designs have been provided by Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University.

Date of Issue: 8 May 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm ( Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 22,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Princess Ngamjit Burachat

One of Global Oustanding Female Leaders

Spouce of Prince Prem Burachat, Princess Ngamijt Burachat has substantially contributed to the country. She is the only Thai and the second Asian who is nominated President of The International Council of Women. She is renowned for her vision and initiatives of international projects, thus making her the role model of Thai woman to enhance personal capabilities, sacrifice for social benefits, deliver international standard and maintain ethics in lives. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the 100 year memorial in 2015 for those who shown outstanding contributions in terms of social support, human resource management, community development, and cultural education. she is the 25th person of Thailand who have ever awarded.

Date of Issue: 7 June 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm ( Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Vesak Day 2015

Thailand's Respectable Buddha Image
Vesak Day on the full moon day of the 6th lunar month is the important day for not only Buddhists but also the people worldwide as United Nations recognized this day as the world's important day and international holiday, in order to pay homage to the Lord Buddha who is the great man that shared kindness to all mankind and allows all religions to study Buddhism.
The stamps set of this year illustrates Emerald Buddha or Phra Buddha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakorn, the holy Buddha image of Thai person which is situated in Wat Prakaew or Wat Phrasrirattana Sasadaram, adorn with three different of clothing in accordance with the seasons: summer, rain and winter. The statue is in the attitude of meditation, crafted with the arts of Chiangsaen in Nephrite jade colour. The width of the statue is 19 inches and the height from the base to the radius is 28 inches.
Based on the history, this is the statue that contains relics of 7 Buddha, and the main statue to be worshiped image for many religious rituals of Thailand.

Date of Issue: l June 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (3 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 36 x 51 mm ( Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
Souvenir Sheet: 30,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: 150th Anniversary of International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Connect the World with Advanced Technology
Established 1865, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is one of the organizations with long history and specialized agency of United Nations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There are 193 member countries, headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland, and 12 regional offices worldwide. Core objectives are to develop information technology and communication network, facilitate radio frequency, and satellite orbit. Moreover, ITU is responsible for setting standards of worldwide telecommunication to ensure efficient and complete access of users.
Thailand has been member of ITU since April 20, 1883. The graphic design used for this commemorative stamp set represents modern telecommunication with symbol of 150th anniversary of ITU, combining with Thai identity in the world community. These stamp sets will be available for sales on May 17, 2015, which is the 150th anniversary of MOU signing of international telegraph in Paris, France, the beginning of International Telegraph Union that later become ITU. The date also marks the importance of Global Telecommunication and ICT Day.

Date of Issue: 17 May 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 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: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Friendship beyond Imagination (Relationship of Thailand and DPR Korea)

Relationship of Thailand and DPR Korea was informally initiated in 1972 with the main focuses on trading and sports. Diplomatic relations of both countries has been established since May 8th, 1975 and official visits between the countries are common. DPR Korea has changed Office of Trade Representative in Bangkok to be Embassy of Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Thailand in 1991. The Ambassador of Embassy of The People's Republic of China is appointed to be in charge of Embassy of Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Thailand.
The commemorative stamps are originated by Thailand and DPR Korea Postal administrations to mark 40 years of diplomatic relations. Main theme represents "national birds" in painting which include Siamese Fireback of Thailand, one of the most beautiful peacocks that Department of Forestry has nominated as national bird since 1985, and White-Bellied Bird Hawk, one of falcon species (sleek wings) that is all-season available in northern area of Korea Peninsula.

Date of Issue: 8 May 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 40,5 x 30 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Beginning of Thainess Year (Songkran Festival)

In the hottest month of Thailand, people are looking forward to joining traditional festival, Songkran, which becomes the national culture. April 13th of every year marks traditional Thai's New Year to changing to January 1st in 1940. The important activities include sprinkling water onto a Buddha image and monks, forming sand Pagoda to contribute to Buddhism, pouring water on the hands of revered elders and asking for blessing and splashing water to reduce the heat of summer and have fun together. The latter becomes the well-known and unique activity worldwide. These four activities will be illustrated on the first Songkran Festival stamp set which will be issued from this year onward. The original photos have been provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) with the objective to promote Thainess Year.

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Date of Issue: 7 April 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm ( Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 22,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

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)

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Finale of Khon Mask Series

The final series of Khon Mask stamp after being issued continually for 2 years. These final series consist of 8 characters of monkeys: Hanuman, Nilapat, Nilanol, Asurapat, Tao Maha Chompoo, Palee or Kakas, Sukreep, and Ongkot. In Ramayana, there are 38 main monkey characters (11 kings of money/18 monkeys from other two cities/9 monkeys who help King Rama). All of them are related to God and reincarnate to assist King Rama in overcoming enemies. King of monkeys or apes is one of the main characters that promote richness of story, especially Hanuman who is the main soldier of King Rama. The pictures of this stamp set are provided the Actor's Mask photos from Dr. Pairoj Thongkamsook, Office of the Music and Drama, The Fine Arts Department.
"Khon" is not only a supreme Thai mask performance, but also the masterpiece of Thai craftsmen that should be conserved for the next generations.

Date of Issue: 2 April 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (8 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)




                             

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Princess of Arts and Science (Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn)

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born on Saturday, April 2, 1955 at Amphorn Satharn Mansion, Dusit Palace. She is renowned among courtier as "The Little Princess". She is the first princess appointed "Her Royal Highness" of Chakri Dynasty. She is talented in various fields, especially art and traditional Thai music.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has shown strong interest and possessed excellence in all kind of cultural arts. She is well-rounded in Thai art, history, archaeology, and good at playing all Thai musical instruments. She is brilliant poet of Siam who has composed several poetries so she was presented with the title of "Supreme Patroness of Thai Cultural Heritage" and "Wisit Sinlapin" means that she has talents in many artistic fields and creates many outstanding artworks. Moreover, her role and duties about education, social development, religion, and public health which are contributed to Thai people give countless benefaction.
The commemorative stamp on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn's 5th Cycle (60th) Birthday Anniversary, 2 April 2015 depicts her portrait which was taken by Mr. Nitkorn Kraivixien, President of The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (RPST). The Royal Ceremonial Emblem for the celebrations is also presented on the stamp. The stamp was printed in lithography plus purple hot foil stamping. The purple represents her birthday on Saturday according the traditional Thai birthday colours.

Date of Issue: 2 April 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 33 x 72 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography (Purple Metallic Hot Foil Stamping)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Souvenir Sheet: 15,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Red Cross Fair 2015

This year, Thai Red Cross commemorative stamp represents the royal portrait of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhornm in Red Cross uniform. She has been appointed by H.M. The King to be the Patron, Director of Thai Red Cross since 1977 when she was 22 years old. She has closely supervised and developed activities of Thai Red Cross to ensure prompt support for people who suffer from accidents. She has contributed herself to activities with determination, visiting victims of environmental disasters. She sacrifices a lot of contribute to Thai Red Cross Society until now. The stamp depicts the Princess's royal portrait wearing Thai Red Cross Society uniform.

Date of Issue: 30 March 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 800,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: 
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Chinese New Year (Golden Orange and Red Envelope)

"Golden Orange, Red Envelope" - The Fortune of Chines New Year
Chinese New Year Stamp symbolizes the orange and "Angpao" red envelope. "Orange" is the most popular fortune fruit for Chinese people as symbol of Chines New Year. Giving orange represents best wishes to share fortune. Orange represents gold that Chines often give to each other.
"Angpao" is another symbol of Chines New Year as red envelope with banknotes. Seniors or people who have jobs will give Angpao to children or relatives who are still young to work. Red envelope also represents fortune and it implies that lives will be full of luck, no longer encounter bad things.

Date of Issue: 9 February 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 40,5 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different design)
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udom Nyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: The Symbol of Love (Valentine's Day 2015)

"Love" - the meaningful feeling of relationship

February is full of happiness. showing love and care best wishes. There are a lot of symbols of the day of love or Valentine's Day. various gifts or souvenirs that we share to others convey different meanings.
The symbol of love 2015 depicts a rose named "Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn" with perfumed ink to commemorate 60th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Date of Issue: 9 February 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography (perfumed)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Euamporn Supharoekchai  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: 72nd Anniversary of Kasetart University

Kasetsart, the Prosperity of Country
Established in 1918 as training school for primary-level teachers in farming, Kasetsart is the first university that offers agricultural curriculum in Thailand. The institute was expanded and became Kasetsart College and later Kasetart University. This public university has shared the knowledge "Science of Country" which is the foundation of nation development, covering agriculture, science and technology, social science, and humanity. Kasetsart University supports education, research, academic service, management and provide research center, fieldwork station for students, and Kasetsart Veterinay Teaching Hospital.
Special commemorative stamp is issued to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Kasetsart University illustrates the main hall of Bangkhen campus, the place of puclic recognition.

Date of Issue: 2 February 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing  Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Local Vehicles of 10 ASEAN Nations (National Children's Day 2015)

National Childrens's day postage stamp is the consecutive series und ASEAN themes same as the last 2 years. The theme for 2013 is national costumes while the them of 2014 is greeting words. In 2015, the theme is about local vehicles. Different vehicles reflect various cultural identities in ASEAN. Thailand, on behalf of one of member countries, would like to present the inception of ASEAN community in year 2015 with this stamps which is comprised of 5 designs as follow:

1. Brunei Darusslalam: Water Taxi - Wooden boat with engine.
    Cambodia: Cyclo - Tricycle with rear driver seat and front passenger seat
2. Indonesia: Becak - Modified tricycle taxi for 1 -2 passengers
    Laos: Mini tricycle - Modified tricycle with engine
3. Malaysia: Trisikal - Tricycle for 1 -2 passengers with front or side driver seat
    Myanmar: Saika - Tricycle taxi for 2 passengers on back-to-back position
4. Philippines: Jeepney - Passenger can sit with knees up, normally used for transportation purpose
    Singapore: San Lu Che - Trishaws for city travelling
5. Thailand: Tuk-Tuk - Tricycle with engine to replace tricycle prohibited in city areas
    Vietnam: Xe Ba - Tricycle with back driver seat and front passenger seat for sightseeing

Date of Issue: 10 January 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (5 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 25,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Zodiac Stamp Issue (Year of the Goat)

The Goat is the symbol of composure and calmness. Persones who were born in this year are likely to be calm, prudent, reliable, and kind to other people. They are also peaceful, patient, careful, unselfish, honest and disciplined.
The series of lunar year postage stamps has been created annually since 2003 which is the year of Horse and finished the circle of 12 lunar years in 2014. This year, the first issue of new circle begins which depicts the painting that Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has designe. Her birthday anniversary is also in the year of Goat. HRH give an importance to stamp and consider each stamp set, which is the great contribution she has given to Thailand Post. This is also the auspicious occasion to celebrate her birthday anniversary on April 2nd, 2014.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 40,5 (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udom Niomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations of Thailand-Israel

The Uniqueness of a Lasting Friendship

Thailand and Israel founded a diplomatic relationship on 12 March, 1954 through a bilateral relationship and a positive cooperation. Currently, about 100,000 visitors from Israel travel to Thailand each year. The number is ranked in the top of visitors from the Middle East, while Thai labor is needed in Israel especially for agriculture, about 26,000 of Thai laborers there.

A collective stamp of both countries, apart from the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomati relationship, is distinguished by their country fruits which share the uniqueness of the physical appearance, colour and taste to help represent their close relationship. They are mangosteen or "Queen of Thai fruits" and Israel pomegranate listed as one of "the Seven Wonders" in the bible, a symbol of beauty, properosity and abundance.

Date of Issue: 5 June 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 40,5 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 35,00 Baht [Affixed with a Thai stamp in 3,00 Baht and an Israeli stamp in 3.10 shekel (NIS)]
Designer: Ms. Rinat Gilboa; Miss Mayuree Narknisorn  (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 100th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn Hospital

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Thai Red Cross Society were founded upon the propose by Phra Bat Somdech Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua to preside over the religious rites dedicated to his father, Phra Bat Somdej Pra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua. His Majesty wished to institude Red Cross Society which was the called "The Red Unalom Society" to treat patients.

Donations of His Majesty and King Rama V's sons and daughters, along with the society's fund were to build a hospital and name it in honor of his father, "King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital". It was first operated on 30 May, 1914.

Througout the past century, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has served injured and sick patients during war and normal time despite nationality, classes, religions or any political beliefs. Nowadays, it still provides the medical services and treatment through state-of-the-art-medical and scientific technology as well as the operation of latest computerized devices in hospital. There are also continual researches along with treatment improvement and staff development in every level.

Date of Issue: 30 May 2014

Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Important Buddhist Religious Day (Vesak Day)

Light Waving Rite on Visakha BuchOne of the most important traditions of Buddhists on the full moon day of the Vesak month or the sixth month of the day when Buddha was born, enlightened and passed away, so that we recollect the Triple gem is the light waving rite. It is walking clockwise arouned a stupa or an ordination hall with peace and recollecting Buddha through chanting "Ithipiso". Dhamma through "Svakkhato" and the Sangha through "Supatipanno" repeatedly until 3 times of walking clockwise is complete.
The collection of Visakha Buch wala day stamp is shown with a painting of a circumambulation at Phutthamonthon area in Nakhon Pathorn, one of the famous venues holding the annual Buddhist rites.

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Date of Issue: 13. May 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 62 x 31 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanalat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 75th Anniversary Tobacco Factory

Captain Luang Chamnanyutthasin, one of the former military officers in People's Party reforming a political system in 1932, was an initiator of tobacco factory project in 1939 during his position as a Deputy Minister of Commerce under Phraya Phahonphon Phayhasena governmenmt. On 19 April, 1939, he took over the first Thai tobacco factory of Burapha Tobacco Co., Ltd which was run by Excise Department under the Ministry of Finance while working as the first director of tobacco factory.
The tobacco factory under the Ministry of Finance is currently a state enterprise contributing revenues to the government for country development and providing certain income for tobacco farmers as well as for another ten thousands families of those working in tobacco production in the Northern and the Northeastern part of Thailand for their better welfare through a policy of tobacco leaves purchase with guaranteed prices.
A commemorative stamp collection of the tobacco factory's 75th anniversary is the image of Tobacco Factory office building.

Date of Issue: 19 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Thailand Tobacco Monopoly; Miss Mayuree Narnisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 20th Anniversary of Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane)

The kingdom of Thailand and Lao People Democratic Republic, besides their similarity in a way of life, culture together with a language, allows an easy commute between two borders of Mekong River by a ferry, and a friendship bridge that connects two nations. The first bridge connecting Nongkhai and Vientiane has been operated on 8 August 1994 which was funded by Australia. The bridge returns great benefits for both countries in terms of the economy, trade, investment, tourism, cultural exchange, transportation, beyond this; it is a symbol of friendship of lives along both sides Mekong river.

This collective collection of postage stamp is produced to be commemorative for this occasion of the 20th anniversary of a friendship bridge. Their design is set to display a single sketch from each country; Thai design is a reflection of a merit-making event of Nongkai people bearing a statue of Luang Por Pra Sai of Pochai temple during Songkran along with a picture of Wax castle and pink cassia tree parade during Bun That Luang festival of Laos, whereas; a postage design from Laos shows a picture of Pochai temple's ordination hall and Luang Por Pra Sai statue side by side with Ong Tue Buddha image at Wat Ong Tue in Vientiane. Both stamps are joined with a friendship bridge representing a close tie of two borders of Mekong River.

Date of Issue: 5 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (2 desings)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 (Horizontal-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different design)
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Mayuree Narkinson (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Thai Heritage Conservation Day 2014 (8 Giant Khon Masks)

Art Heritage: 8 Giant Khon Masks

Another 8 asks in the 2nd series of Khon mask stamp collection are composed of masks of Thotsakan, Kumpakan, Pipek, Pyatoot, Pyakhorn, Treesian, Samanakkha and Intharachit (a son of Thotsakan and Nang Montho), all of whom on these stamps are of Lustian lineage according to the tale of Ramakien. Giant Masks or demon faces are crafted upon human's facial structure but the background character of giants in a tale is being ferocious and bad-blooded so mask makers create and select only the prime features of enragement commonly seen on human to become a mold and painted on as a giant mask.
There are 2 types of giant eyes; wide-open eyes or bulging eyes which is a feature of Thotsakan, Intharachit and partially close eyes o crocodile eyes like those of Pyatoot and Treesian. Also, are there 2 kind of mouth; a grimace showing tusk-like canines (Thotsakan, Kumpakan, Pipek) and a claiming kind showing gritting teeth (Treesian, Pyakhorn, Intharachit). These masks are a truly remarkable creation of Thai artist that should be passed down as a legacy for our ancestor.



Date of Issue: 2 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (8 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 16 stamps per sheet (different designs)
Souvenir Sheet: 13,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 45,00 Baht (salable in a set of 2 covers)

Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 150th Anniversary of the Queen Regent

The Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Her Majesty Queen Saovabha Phongsri of the Fifth Reign 

Her Majesty Majesty the Queen Regent Sri Bajrindra, the queen consort of King Rama V, with a notable ability to carefully examine any matter, was full of a remarkable wisdom and prudence,
sovereignty and a lawyerlike character. she was considered a leader of Thai woman in the era to acknowledge a social development recognized by an international standard, and a dedicated teacher to her relatives and offspring. Her passion in arts an economics, as well as her intiation to adapt an art of Thai women's apparel to correspond with a global trend was well regarded.
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the late Queen Sri Bajrindra's birthday, UNESCO will honor Her Majesty as one of the world's great personalities and to admire her considerable contribution to education for women, medical science, cultural preservation, applied science and social science and humanities. This stamp collection portrays a royal photography of hers taken while reading.



Date of Issue: 1 April 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Chan Wanish Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
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)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 60th Anniversary of the Zoological Park Organization

60 Year of Wildlife Conserving Mission

The Zoological Park Organization was established in 1954 as a state agency with a major mission to supervise the zoos in Thailand. Currently it administers 5 zoos, namely Dusit Zoo, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chiang Mai Zoo, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo and Songkla Zoo. The 60th Anniversary of the Zoological Park Organization Commemorative Stamp portrayed a graphic of Schomburgk's deer, created from photography of the real living one around 215 years ago. Just about its Central Plain, Thailand is the only native habitat of the Schomburgk's deers before they were extinct. Only their gorgeous antlers remain and remind human to realize the importance of wildlife preservation.

Date of Issue: 15 February 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 (Vertical-measured)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
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)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 125th Anniversary of the Postal School

A Place that produces Postmen

"The Post and Telegraph School" was established on February 22, 1889 with an aim to produce personnel for the country's post and telegraph services. The teaching her focused on "work training", allowing students to learn by practicing and performing in the real work environment. After graduation, the students would be settled in the Post and Telegraph Department. The school was later changed into "The Posts and Telecommunications School" under the Communications Authority of Thailan (CAT), and finally the "Postal School" under Thailand Post Co., Ltd.
Throughout 125 years, this institution has produed 69 batches for more than 12,000 personnel, and it remains a production soure of Thailand Post staff. The stamp displays pictures of postal students, and school buildings in early and present days.

Date of Issue: 22 February 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 300,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mr. Udom Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 50th Anniversary of Khon Kaen University

50 Years of Social Devotion

Khon Kaen University is the first university in the northeast of Thailand. It is a gathering place of social thought and wisdom, and the regional center of higher education. This set of stamps celebrate the university's 50 years of devotion to society, with a picture of Kanchanaphisek mulit-purpose conference center. The building is luxurious with the northeastern-style architecture modified  from it original shape It was built by Khon Kaen University on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the King's ascension to the throne.

Date of Issue: 25 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 56 x 31 (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht

Designer: Mr. Tanya Pakdee (Khon Kaen University); Mr. Udom Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Heart Piercing Love Stamp (Valentine's Day 2014)

Once again, the Symbol of Love Stamp series for the Valentine's festival is more unique than ever. Not only the heart-shaped perforation and romantic rose smell, this stamp set also use special technique called "micro-perforation" to cut and carve the symbol of hand in an "I Love You"
gestures and a heart graphic in the middle of each stamp design. It's a truly impressive way of telling love, and you could stamp it on an envelope of any colour as you like.

Date of Issue: 7 February 2014
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces per design
Size: Heart-shaped stamp within 38 x 38 mm
Printer: Cartor Security Printing Company Limited, France
Printing Process: Lithography (perfumed)
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 18,00 Baht

Designer: Miss Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailands Stamps 2014: The Chinese New Year (Phra Sangkajai)

The Chinese New Year stamp 2014 features a picture of Phra Sangkajai, or the cloth sack monk (the name come from the bag that he is conventionally depicted as carrying). He is the Buddhist deity known to both Thais and Chinese living in Thailand. Mostly found in Chinese temples, the monk image is depicted with a bulging belly and smiling face. It is believed that he will bring in luck, abundance and happiness to those who pay homage to him.
According to Chinese belief, Phra Sangkajai is Phra Bhodisat who will be enlightened and become Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai in the future. He is the different one from Phra Maha Kajjayana, one of the Lord Buddha's disiples who had similar appearance. But Phra Maha Kajjayana has curling hair line all over the head, his face is calm, not smiling. He wears robe in Theravada style with both hands holding his belly or an alm.

Date of Issue: 24 January 2014
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 900,000 pieces
Size: 51 x 36 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 13,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Eight Decades of Thai Social Evolution (Thammasat University)

Thammasat University's duties are to disseminate academic knowledge, provide education and produce graduates to serve Thai society in every field. These graduates have been working here and there in both the government and private sectors through the past 80 years, since the university was established on June 27, 1934. Also, it has long been proved as an education institution that has played key roles in the revolution of politics, economic, and Thai society from past to present.
This set of stamps, which celebrates the 80th anniversary of the university, features the photos of Dome Building at Tha Prachan Campus, the distinguished symbol of the university. It is the first building when the institution was first established as the "University of Moral and Political Sciences". The Dome was designed by Dr. Pridi Banomyong. It was later explained that the design came from a sharpened octagonal pencil which represents the high wisdom of education management.

Date of Issue: 15 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsantheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Greetings in ASEAN Language (National Children's Day 2014)

The commemorative stamps for this year's National Children's Day come in the continuing series after last year's stamps of ASEAN concept. The stamps feature boy & girl cartoons with the greeting gestures and words from different nations. The greetings are

• "Selemat Datang" (Brunei and Malaysia)
• "Suo Sdey" (Cambodia)
• "Xin Chào" (Vietnam)
• "Sawasdee" (Thailand)
• "Selemat Siang" (Indonesia)
• "Sabaidee" (Laos)
• "Mabuhay" (Philippines)
• "Hello" (Singapore)
• "Mingalar Par" (Myanmar)

The series is aimed to disseminate knowledge and understanding about greeting cultures of the 10 ASEAN members, in order to prepare for the ASEAN Community by 2015

Date of Issue: 11 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (5 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet (different designs)
First Day Cover: 25,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: 50th Anniversary of Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University is the first state-run regional university in Thailand, established under the 1958 Regional Education Development Project. Situated at the foot of Doi Suthep, Tambon Suthep, Muang District of Chiang Mai province, the university has been opened since 1964. His Majesty the King presided over the official opening ceremony on January 24th, 1965.
The stamp features a photo of Dhamma Hall, one of the important sites in the university. A two-storey building with Thai traditional architecture stands at the front of the university. Once a venue for the university's foundation stone-laying ceremony, the Dhamma Hall is currently housing the university's sacred Buddha image, and also is used for important ceremonies hosted by the university, such as the celebrations and reception parties for honorable guests.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Euamporn Supharoekchai (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2014: Zodiac Stamp Issue (Year of the Horse)

The Zodiac stamps series have been issued every year since 2003, which was the year of the goat. This year, the year of the horse, as the zodiac cycle ends, comes a horse stamp in Thai-style graphic with stars in the background, representing a star or star constellations. Besides the horse stamp, there's a commemorative sheet of zodiac stamps for the second half of the cycle, including the years of the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the great snake, the snake, and the horse. This comes after the first half of zodiac cycle commemorative sheet issued in 2008.
According to the Royal edition of Brama Chati text of Thai astrology, anyone born in the year of the horse will have his or her age fallen in the hands of Brahma. Saturn is the mouth, so he or she will speak arrogantly. The Sun and Mars are hands, meaning the work is rather not good. The Moon is the heart. This person will be ambitious, and always think of doing something big, which sometimes are unable to achieve. Mercury and Venus are the feet. This person does not like travelling far. Jupiter takes the seat, so he or she shall be less interested in sex and love affair. In childhood days, this person was caressed by parents. He or she is soft-hearted, a female deity with the fire element.

Date of Issue: 1 January 2014
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 20 stamps per sheet
Souvenir Sheet: 30,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Attasart Tularak (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 100th Anniversary of Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)

Centenary of Hua Lamphong Celebration

It is well-known that the oldest railway station in Thailand is Bangkok Railway Station, unofficially known as Hua Lamphong. It has served Thailand as the main train station for a century since it inauguration on 25th June 1916. It has importance in terms of architecture, artistry, and history, especially Thailand transportation. Designed by an Italian-born architect, Mr. Mario Tamagno, the overall building was built in Neo-Renaissance accent adorned with Italian dome, resembling Frankfurt Main Train Station in Germany. To celebrate its 100 years, Thailand Post issues 4 stamps illustated Hua Lamphong based on its important events.

Date of Issue: 25 June  2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
Souvenir Sheet: 25,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 23,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 720th Anniversary of Chiang Mai

The 60th Cycle Anniversary of Chiang Mai

Thailand Post issues a commemorative stamp to join the grand celebration of the 720th Anniversary of Chiang Mai city, held this year. The stamp illustration presents the story of Chiang Mai city formation in AD 1296 until these days through 4 significant symbols which are Inthakin city pillar, the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai, stone inscription that records the histories of Chiang Mai city, and the famous walking street Tha Phae road.

Date of Issue: 7 April 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical)
Printer: Chan Wanich Security Printing Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon (Thailand Post Company Limited)