The Mango Festival in Chachoengsao - The Mango Day

Chachoengsao is popular with delicious mango for foreigner and locals. With the area of 86,000 Rai (=34,400 Acre), mangoes are grown mostly in Bang Khla and Plaeng Yao Distridct. There are over 200 mango cultivars but only a handful of them are known by regular consumers. The favorite mango names are Ma Muang Raed, Khiew Sawoey, Fah Lan, Nam Dock Mai, Nam Dock Mai Si Thong and Dawai Daen Kao. 
The mango season is in March, which also the mango festival will be held annually.
The mango festival was first originated in 1970 in front of Wat Sothorn Wora Wiham by the riverside and was called "Ma Muang Festive Day" and later it became more popular and successful resulting more plantations expanded. In the Mango Day there are many activities such as Mango Market Places, Event Exhibitions, Food & Vegetable Products Contest, Food Center from Chachongsao Farmhouse Women Groups, and more products from mango.
Date: March - April

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Chachoengsao Province Miracle 1 - Route 1: Wat Paknam Jolo

Chachoengsao Province 
Miracle 1 - Route 1

Wat Paknam Jolo

Wat Paknam Jolo is a small, but an impressive and attractive temple. It is outside and inside completely golden coloured.

Contact:

Paknam_Huasai Road, Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao 24110

Phone: 08-9054-2979

Chachoengsao Province Miracle 1 - Route 1: Wat Pho Bang Khla Temple

Chachoengsao Province 
Miracle 1 - Route 1

Wat Pho Bang Khla Temple

This temple is located nearby the Bang Pakong River. The edification of the old Wat Pho Bang Khla temple was formerly called Wat Pho and is believed to have been built dated to the time during the reign of King Taksin the Great after the fall of Ayutthaya fell on 7 April 1767, when he and his army moved to Chantaburi and rested in Bang Khla. Inside of the temple you will see the sleeping buddha statue and murals.

Around the temple you will find a special natural special feature. There are around hundred thousands of the Large Flying Foxes (Pteropus vampyrus) are living in the trees around the temple since 1930. It's a southeast Asian species of megabat with a wolf-like face, reddish-brown fur and a nearly 1-meter wingspan. At dusk, the bats swoop out of the trees to feed, dining on fruit and the young leaves of nearby Bodhi trees, mango trees and tamarind trees, and come back at dawn. Amazing! 

Contact:

T. Bang Khla, Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao 24110

Phone: 0-3854-1029

Chachoengsao Province Miracle 1 - Route 1: Wat Hua Suan Temple

Chachoengsao Province

Miracle 1 - Route 1

Wat Hua Suan Temple

Wat Hua Suan Temple is located in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao Province. The temple boasts a stainless steel ordination hall with murals by air-brush spraying with 80 stainless carving holy priests and the great Buddha image decorated with jewels and precious stones from abroad. 

Contact:
Samet Tai, Bang Khla District, Chachoengsao 24110

Phone: 08-9099-791

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chantaburi

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic church and located in the city of Chanthaburi. The cathedral was formally inaugurated in 1909 as one of the largest Catholic churches in Thailand. It was built on a previous structure of more than 300 years. It was constructed in Gothic style during the 10 years of occupation by France on this territory although it remained unfinished at that time (1893–1904). There is a statue of the Virgin Mary in front of the Cathedral. The centre piece of the inside of the cathedral is the statue of the Virgin Mary. It is covered by semi precious gems donated by the local congregation – estimates of the number of gems range from 200,000 to 500,000.

It serves as the Roman or Latin rite seat of the Diocese of Chanthaburi (Dioecesis Chanthaburiensis) which was created in 1965 with the Bull "Qui in fastigio" of Pope Paul VI. It is under the pastoral responsibility of the Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri.

Tarutao National Marine Park/ Satun Province

Tarutao National Marine Park is perhaps one the most unique regions of Thailand, with some of the most pristine, untouched islands and beach destinations, which are still accessible.

The name "Tarutao" is distorted from "Ta-lo-trao" in the original Malay language means "a lot of bays". Tarutao National Marine Park is located in the Andaman sea, near the Strait of Malacca as part of the Indian Ocean.
Tarutao National Park consists of 51 islands in the Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Satun Province of southern Thailand. The Tarutao National Park consists of two island groups: Tarutao and Adang-Rawi, which are scattered from 20 to 70 kilometres' distance from the south-westernmost point of mainland Thailand. The park covers an area of 1,490 square kilometres (1,260 ocean, 230 island). The southernmost end of the park lies only 4,8 kilometers from the border of Malaysia. Tarutao became Thailand's second marine national park on 19 April 1974. The coastal Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park had been designated in 1966.
It is the eight national park of Thailand and listed as one of the original ASEAN Heritage Parks by UNESCO in the year 1982.
Nowadays, Tarutao National Marine Park becomes a popular tourist destination that attracts people from all over the worl to visit. Its famous islands include "Koh Lipe", "Koh Khai", "Koh Adang", "Koh Rawi" and "Koh Tarutao" that would always welcome the visitors to experience the amazing trael of the undewater world rich with exquisite corals and fish among the beautiful sea. These are like a magnet that attracts so many people to come experience the natural richness of Tarutao National Park.

Thailand's Chinese Opera

Chinese Opera is a performance art that has originated in China for many thousand of years ago according to its first evidence appeared in the Annals of Song Dynasty (around 1179 - 1276). It was noted that there was one renowned wandering theatrical troupe that had been performing around the southern province of China with its remarkable and unique style of singing and telling story in rhymes. Then, this style had been widely spread into many parts of China until the Dynasty had established the Royal Chines opera troupe in order to play in many royal ceremonies and to welcome official foreign visitors. The play was restricted to perform only in the Royal Courts or high rank official residents.
Beijing Opera, which was very famous during Qing Dynasty, is considered as the most unique and prestigious off all numerous branches of Chinese Opera. It combined different outstanding characteristics of many local operas and became the model of various types of Chines opera until these days. Later, Beijing Opera ha bee appointed as a national opera of Chinese people.

In Thailand, the oldest evidence of Chines Opera found in the reign of King Narai, while the play had flourished in the reign of King Rama V. Many Chinese Opera troupes had been commonly formed during King Rama V era along with the Chinese Opera Schools, especially around Yaowara district and  Charoenkrung Street. The play had been chosen to perform in almost every big major event of Thai and Chinese festivals. This bonding reflects a strong relationship between Thais and Chinese.

Nan and the faithful 9 Temples

Located at the northeast of Thailand, Nan is the province where the people live in the peaceful way. The traditional culture there doesn't change much like the other tourist cities of Thailand. Experiencing with cold air surrounded by fog at the top of the mountain is one of the attractive activities for tourist to visit this city. Since there are hundreds of temples in Nan, going to 9 temples to worship the Buddha image is the suitable activity to do there. You can gather everyone from the elder to the younger in your family to do this Buddhist popular activity in Nan especially around the end of the year. It is very easy and comfortable to move from a temple to another one by foot by bicycle or by tricycle taxi because each temple is not very far from each other and also you can complete 9 temples within a half day. Every single temple is so individually interesting and impressive with the northeast style of Thai art.
The temples are:
- Wat Phumintara
- Wat Ming Muang
- Wat Chang Kham
- Wat Phra Kerd
- Wat Suan Tan
- Wat Sri Pan Ton
- Wat Phra That Chae Haeng
- Wat Phra  That Khao Noi
- What Hua Khuang

Wat Ming Muang

The Sukhothai Golden Buddha Image in Traimit Witthayaram Temple / Bangkok

The Sukhothai Traimit Golden Buddha Image is the largest Golden Buddha Image in the world. It is a Buddha image in the mara conquering attitude. The typical artistic style of the days when Sukhothai was the capital of Thailand. It was made of pure gold. The image is unrivalled in beauty, measuring 12 feet 5 inches in diameter and has a height of 14 feet 9 inches from the base to the crown and it weighs approxiamtely 5 tons. Now more than 700 years old, it is a valuable treasure of Thailand and Buddishm.
Originally, this Golden Buddha Image was completely covered with plaster to conceal it from the enemy then invading Thailand and was installed as the principal Buddha image in the main temple building of Choti-naram Temple or Wat Phrayakrai, Yannawa District, Bangkok. in the third reign of the Chakri Dynasty in the Ratanakosin era. When Choti-naram Temple was deserted in about 1931, the East Asiatic Company, with official permission, extended its operations into the land area of the deserted temple. The Ecclesiastcal Commission then moved this Golden Buddha Image to the Traimit Witthayaram Temple where it now remains. It was discovered in 1955 that is was made of pure gold. Reverend Phra Visutha-Thibordee, the late abbot whose image is in the sitting position in front of this temple, joined in the cdonstructiuon of the temple building for the Golden Buddha Image to be enshrined. When the building was completed and while preparations were being made to move this GoldenBuddha Image to the building, teh covering plaster was partly broken. Only then did the people realize that it was a Golden Buddha Image. Thgus, it has been treasured for its historical, artistic and cultural values to this day. Part of the covering plaster is also on display inside the temple building.

Thailand Stamps 2016: Her Majesty The Queen's 84th Birthday Anniversary

The Celebration on the Auspicious Occasion of Her Majesty The Queen's 7 Cycle Birthday Anniversary

To match for the celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary,m 5 December 2011,m Thailand Post issues a gold en heptagonal-shaped stamp to celebrate the similar Auspicious Occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on 12th August 2016. Since being crowned her life to perform duties and travel throughout the country alongside His Majesty King Bhumibol. Apart from dressing Thai-silk clothes which made Thai Silk recognized by all over the world, Her Majesty has also founded the Foundation of the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand or support to encourage and support Thai villagers to have occupation as well as learn valuable crafts. Her Majesty's benevolences are praised infinite.

Date of Issue: 12 August 2016
Denonmination: 100,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 43 mm (Heptagon)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 4 stamps
First Day Cover: 117,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: H.R.H. The Crown Prince of Thailand's 64th Birthday Anniversary

Bike for Solidarity
Such a grand cycling event held in 2015 for Thailand. "Bike for Mom" on 16th August 2015 and "Bike for Dad" on 11 December 2015 were projects initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Maha Vajiravudh. Both events were open for public to express their loyalty by joining the bike parade as well as helkped promote the workout among Thai Society. Thailand Post is delighted to record this history by issuing 4-design stamps depicting H.R.H. prince Maha Vajiravudh riding his bike in accompany with innumerable Thai bikers, and royal pictures the Crown Prince drew by himself during the event.

Date of Issue: 28 July 2016
Denonmination: 20,00 Baht (4 designs)
Quantity: 300,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
         30 x 48 mm (Vertical)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps (different designs)
First Day Cover: 32,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narnisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: Asian International Stamp Exhibition 2016

Lotus Blossoms in Thailand
On the occasion when Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand was entitled as the Mother of Thailand Biodiversity Protection, the new water lily hybrid is named Nymphaea "Queen Sirikit" after Her Majesty, announced by the Botanica Society under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. This cross-breed lotus had been developed by Pairat Songpanich, a plant specialist of the Agriculture Department, taking 4 years in total. Each lotus has 24 petals which all are purple at the tip and white at its base, while its sepals are green and white. This beautiful lotus is chosen to be the theme of THAILAND 2016 Commemorative Stamp, to be  celebrate Her Majesty's 84th Birthday Anniversary, which is also the key theme of THAILAND 2016.

Date of Issue: 10 August 2016
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht
Quantity: 700,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 14,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Mayuree Narknisorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: National Communications Day 2016

Thailand Goes Digital

It has to admit that the national economy and society have faced a rapid transformation in this era. Therefore, Thailand has continually implemented a long-term plan on the digitization of its economic and social development under the 20-year National Strategy focusing on the basic infrastructure investment, optimum use of innovation and digital technology to boost economic and social value in sustainable manner. The modern technology, such as internet, also proves that it can link the domestic business to international industry as well as enhance the efficiency both in productivity and quality.

Date of Issue: 4 August 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm (Vertical)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Ms. Mayuree Narkinsorn (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: 40th Anniversary o Diplomatic Relations between Thailand and Vietnam

Puppetry Fosters Friendship

Thailand Post collaborates with Vietnamese Post to jointly issue a commemorative stamp to celebrate 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic relationships between Thailand and Vietnam. Both countries have always maintained and strengthened favorable relationships and jointly support the formation of ASEAN. One of common tradition and culture is the art of puppetry. The traditional rod puppet show is considered a renowned traditional art of Thailand while water puppetry attracts all visitors to watch once they visit Vietnam. This stamp issue therefore illustrates the traditional puppet shows: Thai rod puppetry performing "Phra Mahachanok", written by His Majesty the King of Thailand, and Vietnamese water puppetry performing "Lake of the Restored Sword", the historical legend of King Le Loi who was known as the great Vietnamese hero of the 15th century.

Date of Issue: 5 August 2016
Denonmination: 6,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 500,000 pieces per design
Size: 40,5 x 30 mm (Horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps (different designs)
First Day Cover: 15,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Vu Kim Lien (Vietnam Post); Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2016: The Centenary of Thai Rice Research

A Century of Thai Rice Development

Established by King Rama V's intention in 1916, Pathumthani Rice Research Center, the first of its kind in Thailand, has deliberately served as the rice plantation for enriching rice germplasm, enhancing rice-farming approach and soil improvement. It also provides farmers with knowledge on the correct approach for rice farming to ensure the quality Thai rice that meets the demand of the universal market. To celebrate its centennial, Thailand Post issues a commemorative stamp depicting Their Majesties the KJing and the Queen during a trip to harvest rice in Thung Makhamyom District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on 14th May 1996.

Date of Issue: 16 August 2016
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 36 x 51 mm (Vertical)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: H.M.King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday

The Father of Thai Energy Development

His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej has addressed his royal initiative on natural energy covering land, water, wind and fire.  His Majesty's devotion to the studies and experiments on various types of alternative energy consumption has been recognized for more than a decade,m which reflects his vision of the development of inclusive energy resources as "holistic approach" that can return to more extensive benefits, and are sources of green energy. This can be exemplified as bioenergy (land) taken from organic compounds of animals and plants that are processed into ethanol and biodiesel production, hydropower for electricity production with a main focus for dams and small power stations, wind power for  water pumping and electrical power, last but not least, solar power from the sun known to be another alternative to generate electrical power.
For his wisdom and ability as well as his insight of energy development o drive our country for the betterment, this set of commemorative stamps is dedicated to His Majesty the King's 88th Birthday Anniversary and to honor His Majesty as "The Father of Thai Energy Development" through the presentation of the portraits of His Majesty with four Royal Projects related to energy development in the background on four stamp designs in the same set.

Date of Issue: 5 December 2015
Denonmination: 5,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 700,000 pieces per design
Size: 51 x 36 mm ( Horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
Souvenir Sheet: 32,00 Baht
First Day Cover: 31,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: New Year 2016 (2nd Series: Muang Theparat )

The Beautiful Flowers depicting HRH's Painting

The second set of commemorative stamp of 2016 New Year is consisted of 2 stamps with the face value of 15 Baht each. "Muang Thepparat", is the royal painting by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn when she proceeded to visit and open Thailand Philatelic Exhibition or THAIPEX 2015 on August 4, 2015 at Grand Postal Building, Bang Rak. Another is the painting of a Muang Theaparat bouquet, a prototype drawn during that day. Muang Theparat or Persian Gentian is an annual plant with the approximate height of 60 centimeters bearing purple-blue colour, originally found outside Thailand but it can grow well in Thailand. H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn granted it Thai name as "Muang Thepparat" on September 29, 2009, which is regarded as an auspicious name because purple is a colour representing HRH. Furthermore, her keen interest in the conservation of plant genetics and her collection of information and technology on plants aare widely praised as seen in her numerous visits to foreign countries for studies to bring updated information to Thai academics upon her return.

Date of Issue: 16 November 2015
Denonmination: 15,00 Baht (2 designs)
Quantity: 300,000 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: 40,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: World Post Day 2015

National Economic Support and The Global Business Connectivity

"World Post Day" was held in 2014 for the first time and was promoted from the annual International Letter Writing Week to be consistent with the current missions of Thailand Post that offers a variety of services aligned with the social change as well as celebrating World Post Day on October 9 of each year. In this year, World Post Day will be taken place at Central Rama 3 during October 5 - 11, 2015.
The commemorative stamp is designed under concept of "Thailand Post, National economic support, the global business connectivity". The cartoon character of the postman holding a parcel running across the globe reflects a new role of Thailand Post in the e-commerce business providing fresh online innovations that connect every part of Thailand and abroad. This represents its dedication to be "a network for global business connectivity".

Date of Issue: 9 October 2015
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 31 x 31 mm
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 10,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: Luang Phor Ngern, Wat Bang Klan

God of Pho Thale

Luang Phor Nger Buddhachote, one of the most famous monks in Thailand, was an abbot in Wat Bang Klan, Amhper Pho Tale, Pichit Province. He was born on September 16, 1810 in the reign of Rama II, Luang Phor Ngern was educated in Wat Chanasongkram at the age of three and was ordained as a novice monk at 12 prior to his full ordination. "Buddhachote" was given as his Pali Monastic name and Luang Phor Ngern became a dedicated student of Somdej Phra Buddhachan (Toh) Promrangsi of Wat Rakhang Khositaram and thoroughly studied Buddha's Dhamma as well as sacred sciences, vipassanadhura for Metta Maha Niyom (an effect of Loving-kindness, enchantment) and invulnerability. His continuous meditation practices contributed to the solidity of his telepathy power and he became well-known for his sacred power, rigid Dhamma discipline and preference for solitude and peace.
When returning to Ampher Pho Thale, Luang Phor Ngern decided to keep his residence in Wat Khongkharam right before moving to Moo Ban Wangtago where he built Wat Hiranyaram (Wat Wangtago), known as Wat Bangklan to villagers. At a time, he was appointed to a preceptor and accepted his rank as Tan Chao Khun (an Ordinary) for the field of Vipassana instruction. Luang Phor Ngern became one of the most long-lived monks (for 111 years) and was highly regarded as one of the legends of Thai amulets with an infamous series of miraculous tales. There has been an extensive production of sacred Luang Phor Ngern cast statuette for respect and worship. THis set of commemorative samp is the portrait of the cast statuette of Luang Phor Ngern, Wat Bang Klan, Phim Niyom, Bao Tub (lost-wax casting), considered to be the worthiest mold in amulet business.

Date of Issue: 1 December 2015
Denonmination: 9,00 Baht
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Size: 30 x 48 mm ( Vertical)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 20 stamps
First Day Cover: 17,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Pisit Prasitthanadoon (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Thailand Stamps 2015: 100th Anniversary of Department of Corrections

A Pride of Correcions that Protects the Society

The evolution of Thailand's Corecctional Affairs has always been coherent with the state of society, politics and economy of Thailand. During the reign of Phra Bat Somdech Phra Chula Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua (King Rama V), His Majesty initiated that "Prisons and penitentiary are necessary to our country and they deserve buildings to put things in order and security" and was kind enough to officially endorse the prisons. After the Siamese Revolution in 1932, Correctional Affairs were changed to the Department of Corrections and the Corrections Act 1936 has been executed focusing on prisons, penitentiary, confinement, convicts, and course training for the juvenile are assigned for the provincial authority.
Correctional Affairs is an ongoing 24-hour task with a requirement of spontaneous and immediate actions. It takes a sense of caution, an attention to detail along with an accuracy that has an effect on the security and the safety of our society, especially when involved in correcting the convicts to become proper fellowmen to the society. The commemorative stamps of the 100th anniversary of the Department of Corrections are consisted of 4 stamp designs; the portraits of Bangkok Remand Prison (Romaneenart Park), the current building of Department of Corrections, new innovations used in Correctional affairs and the officers' uniform.

Date of Issue: 13 October 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
First Day Cover: 22,00 Baht
Designer: Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatheb (Thailand Post Company Limited)