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)

Thailand Stamps 2015: New Year 2016 (1st Series: Ginger-Galangal Botanic Garden)

The first set of commemorative stamp of 2016 New Year's of beautiful enticing floras from ginger-galangal plants from Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Chiang Mai to celebrate the Queen's 7th cycle Birthday Anniversary, printed as stamp sheets with twelve stamps in different twelve designs which appears as the continuous painting series of ginger-galangal botanic displaying portraits of white ginger, foxtail orchid, etlingera, torch ginger, siam tulip, globba, shampoo ginger.
Ginger-galangal plants have been introduced and used in Thailand for a long time as spices, herbs while some species are internationally recognized for their vital benefits, consequently become economically valuable gaining an interest from public. There are studies to discover their other benefits for example their essential oils for an aromatherapy purpose. The botanic garden gathers more than 180 ginger-galangal species in display which offers the largest species diversity ever found in Asean to show a fully biological potential of ginger-galangal plants and the abundance of natural resources in Thailand.

Date of Issue: 16 November 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht (12 designs)
Quantity: 400,000 pieces per design
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 12 stamps per sheets (different designs)
First Day Cover: 59,00 Baht (salable in a set of 2 covers)

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)