50th Anniversary of Korea - Thailand Diplomatic Relations

Issue Name: 50th Anniversary of Korea - Thailand Diplomatic Relations Commemorative Stamps
Issue Date: 01 OCT 2008
Perforation: n/a
Denomination: 3 Baht (2 Designs)
Details: The relationship between Thailand and Korea enjoyed growth in the fields of security and military coorperation before the establishment of an official relationship on October 1st, 1958

Design1: The Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace is where royal banquets held in honour of royal guests. Visitors are permitted to visit and take pictures of the splendid architectural structure daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Design2: The Juhamnu Mansion in Changdeokgung Palace once served as a library for the Kings. In this two-storey building, the ground floor is used to keep books and the first floor consists of reading rooms. The ambience of the Palace has been well creste and it has been appropiately decorated. The compound is devided into an administrative section, living quarters and parks. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations and, in 1997 was listed by UNESCO as part of the World's Cultural Heritage.

Quantity of stamps: 900,000 Stamps
Sheet Composition: 20 stamps per sheet (Mixed)
Printing Process: Lithography Multi-colour
Designers:
Design1 - Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)
Design2 - Jiwon Mo (South Korea Post)
FDC Price: 15 Baht
Quantity of FDC : 1X,000 covers
Size: 48 x 30 mm. (Horizontal-measured from perforation to perforation)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand