Showing posts with label Thailand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thailand. Show all posts

Monday, September 28, 2026

THAILAND ~ Wat Mahathat temple - Nakhon Si Thammarat - UNESCO ~

... Nice view of the most sacred temple and pagoda in southern Thailand... a deeply spiritual and historic Buddhist pilgrimage site for Thai Buddhists...  renowned for its central chedi believed to house Buddha relics, the temple features a blend of Thai and Sri Lankan architectural styles... the 78-metre-high central chedi is also the spiritual heart... the complex includes a museum, where you can admire thousand of Buddha images as well as tools used for house work in the ancient times.... as one of southern Thailand's oldest and most revered temples, it attracts both pilgrims and tourists, highlighting its cultural and historical importance... Thanks SL!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan (or Phra Mahathat monastery), located in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in Thailand on a narrow ridge between the Pacific and Indian oceans, has served as a major regional Buddhist centre since its founding in the 8th century, where a Hindu shrine once stood (5th-8th centuries).

The temple’s full name of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan translates as “Great Noble Temple of the Great Relics Chedi,” and the chedi (or stupa) itself is known as Phra That Borommathat, a name used for several other chedis in Thailand.

It was officially inscribed as a world heritage site in 2026.
 


Stamp:

2X Vesak Day 
(10-05-2019)

3X King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun 
(28-07-2018)

 Thai Pavilion 
(Issued 14-08-2017)

Friday, February 2, 2024

THAILAND ~ Phi Phi Island ~

... Wonderful tropical paradise view of Maya Bay... a stunningly beautiful bay surrounded by towering 100-metre high limestone cliffs on 3 sides that rise up from crystal-clear turquoise waters... the main beach is around 200m long with silky soft white sand... the whole bay is one big reef and the underwater scene features colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water... Phi Phi Island has some of the best snorkelling spots in southern Thailand... it is part of the Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park... Thanks a lot Ravindra!(✿◠‿◠) 

" A fisherman makes his way back through Maya Bay"
Photo: Jatuporn Rutnin

The Phi Phi Islands are an island group between the large island of Phuket and the west Strait of Malacca coast of the mainland. Phi Phi consists of two main islands and a few small ones: Koh Phi Phi Le, a national park with three lagoons: Pi Leh Bay, Loh Sama Bay and Maya Bay. The second island is Koh Phi Phi Don, where the hotels and bars are.

Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park is a marine national park. Established in 1983, it is protected area with coral reefs, and an area measuring about 388 km².

 
Stamps:

2X Definitives - Thai Pavilion 
(Issued 06-05-2023)

Monday, August 28, 2023

THAILAND ~ The Dragon Descendants Museum - Suphanburi ~

.... Great view of the epic dragon museum located in the Suphanburi City Pillar Shrine.... a giant dragon🐲 dominates the landscape with the size of 135 meters long, 35 meters high and 18 meters wide... shaped like a massive brightly coloured Fiberglass Chinese dragon... it took ten years of planning and 600 days to build this magnificent structure... once you arrive, you will be greeted by this gigantic luminous dragon releasing water from its mouth...  inside, 20 rooms exhibit the stories about China full with special effects, multimedia, light and sound... I wonder why they put that label on those wonderful stamps??😏... Thanks a lot Jobbo! (✿◠‿◠) 

The Dragon Descendants Museum was built in 1996 to celebrate the 20 years of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. It was designed to present the history of 5000-year Chinese civilization that is accepted to be one of the world's oldest and most important civilization in the form of a dragon, the well-known sacred animal.

Suphan Buri is a town located in central Thailand with a lot of history. Dating back to over 1,000 years ago, the city thankfully retains its idyllic charms and historic sites.

Stamps:

Definitives Royalty
(Issued 2018)

National Day
(Issued 05-12-2019)

Coronation of King Vajiralongkorn to Rama 
(Issued 04-04-2019)

Navamindrapobitr Building, Siriraj Hospital 
(Issued 23-12-2021)

Saturday, October 1, 2022

THAILAND ~ Grand Postal Office - Bangkok ~

... Nice art view of the former General Post Office Building... the building is now office to the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)... inside is one section still an active post office in a huge hallway while another section is a small Museum which showcase the coronation of Kings... it also has 2 upscale restaurants at either end... but I do like the backside of this postcard even more🤩... with 8 wonderful stamps used... Thanks a lot Ravindra! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Opened on 24 June 1940 on the former site of the British Legation, it was designed by architects Sarot Sukkhayang and Mew Aphaiwong in a mixture of Art Deco and International Style architecture which reflected the desire of the ruling People's Party to project a modern and powerful image of the state.

Stamps:

Chao Phraya River 
(Issued 05-06-2017)

2X 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with the Philippines
(Issued 14-06-2019)

Symbol of Love 
(Issued 07-02-2022)

2X The 90th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Switzerland 
(Issued 11-11-2021)

National Day
(Issued 05-12-2021)

Thai Pavillion 
(Issued 24-03-2021)

Friday, August 28, 2020

THAILAND ~ Wat Suthat Thepwararam - Bangkok ~

... Wonderful night view of Wat Suthat... one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Bangkok, famed for its beautiful roofline, huge golden Buddha, magnificent frescoes and giant swing out front... the towering 21.15 m red teak wood Giant Swing standing at its entrance was used as part of an ancient ceremony... its 2 towering red pillars and elaborately carved crossbar can be seen from afar... over the years, the swing has been replaced and remodeled a handful of times... the most recent reconstruction was in 2007, and it hasn’t changed since... Wat Suthat also holds the highest royal temple grade... nice to hear from you again Jobbo and to read that Thailand is controlling the spread of COVID-19 really well... Thanks a lot ! (✿◠‿◠)


Wat Suthat, located in Bangkok's Old Town was commissioned by King Rama I (1782-1809) to shelter a 13thC bronze Buddha sculpture from Sukhotai. The temple was completed during King Rama III’s reign (1824-1851).

The large Wat Suthat complex covers an area of 4.08 ha. It is rectangular in plan, surrounded by a wall 949 m  in length. The area consists of the temple area itself and the monastic living quarters.

Stamps:

The Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol  
(Issued 25-10-2017)

World Philatelic Exhibition 
(Issued 04-10-2003)

The 135th Anniversary of the Thai Postal Service 
(Issued 04-08-2018)

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

THAILAND ~ Wat Sothon Wararam Temple ~

... Beautiful panoramic view of an iconic temple... located in a lovely area on the riverbank, surrounded by gardens and parks... enshrined in a new gigantic hall is one of the most sacred Budha figures for Thai people, "Luang Pho Sothon"... who is believed to bring wellness and health to devotees... worshipers from all walks of life come to pay respect to this most reputed image by pasting gold leaves on the image... there are over 40,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand.... over 90% of the Kingdom’s population are Buddhists, which means every part of society (in some way) is linked to religion... Thanks Jobbo! [▪‿▪]
Wat Sothon Wararam is the main temple in the Chachoengsao region and dates back to the time of Ayutthaya when the city was the capital of Thailand before Bangkok and is situated on the west bank of the Bang Pakong River.

It is  built of Italian white-grey marble, the temple towers to 84 meters high, and required 77 tons of gold to decorate. The image of Luang Pho Sothon is 1,65 meters in width and 1.48 meters in height.
Stamps:  Land Deeds Project (Issued 17-02-1991) - National Stamp Exhibition Mailboxes (Issued 04-08-1989) -The 100th Anniversary of Ministry of Education (Issued 01-04-1992) - The 12th World Congress of Gastroenterology (Issued 24-02-2002) - Runners-up in International Correspondence Week Competition 28 (Issued 28-05-1991) - The 100th Anniversary of the Inspector General Department (Issued 06-05-2003)

Sunday, January 26, 2020

THAILAND ~ Rattanakosin Kingdom ~

... Nice lithograph from the 1920's depicting 7 Kings of Siam Rattanakosin...the Rattanakosin Kingdom is the fourth and present traditional centre of power in the history of Thailand... it was founded in 1782 with the establishment of Rattanakosin Island (the historic centre of Bangkok) as the capital city... Thanks Jobbo!【ツ】
Rama I (1737 - 1809), was the founder of Rattanakosin Kingdom and the first monarch of the reigning Chakri dynasty of Siam (now Thailand). He ascended the throne in 1782 and was also celebrated as the founder of Rattanakosin (now Bangkok) as the new capital of the reunited kingdom.

Rama II was the second monarch of Siam ruling from 1809 to 1824.

Rama III (1788 -1851) was the third monarch of Siam  ruling from 1824-1851.

King Rama IV (1804 - 1868), was the fourth monarch of Siam ruling from 1851 to 1868.

King Rama V( 1853 -1910)

King Rama VI (1881-1925)

Rama VII (1893-1941) was the seventh monarch of Siam. He was the last absolute monarch and the first constitutional monarch of the country.



Stamp;

King Rama X
(Issued ???)

Saturday, January 18, 2020

THAILAND ~ IconSiam - SookSiam ~

... Bright and colorful view of the indoor replicated floating market, SookSiam.... in Thailand’s biggest, newest and fanciest shopping mall... it's an amazing architectural wonder as well as a fun place to appreciate Thailand’s local cultural heritage, food, and crafts all under one roof in the comfort of a gigantic air conditioned hall... there are over 3,000 distinctively famous local businesses from all over Thailand depicting the distinctive charms of every other local culture.. a visit here is like getting to see all of Thailand in one day... the contrast between the ground floor and the high end shops on the upper floors of this Chai Phraya waterfront building is remarkable and makes it well worth a visit... a shopping mall with a place like this in it could convince me to visit one!😉😃...Thanks a lot Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

ICONSIAM is located at the bank of Chao Phraya River, this riverside complex has an area of 750,000 m2 with 525,000 m2 of retail floor space and was opened in November 2018.

Icon Siam of retail space spread across 10 floors, surpassing Central World. This massive shopping mall contains luxury flagship stores such as Hermès, Salvatore Ferragamo and Versace, while the largest Adidas Original and Apple stores in Asia are located here.

The complex will include two of the tallest buildings in Bangkok upon completion: the 52-storey Mandarin Oriental Residences and the 70-floor Magnolias Waterfront Residences.

Stamps/

King Bhumipol Rama

Thursday, January 9, 2020

THAILAND ~ What Phra Si Sanphet - Ayutthaya - UNESCO

...Beuatiful view of one of the holiest and best preserved Buddhist temples in Thailand... this site is very important both historically and architecturally... being part of the Royal Palace complex, the very large monastery with dozens of structures was used by Ayutthaya Kings only for royal ceremonies.... it was a Royal temple without resident monks... even in its ruined state, the symmetry of the temple complex is preserved, and the 3 chedi chambers remain impressive buildings... you are able to climb-up these incredible structures and take in the surrounding landscape... today, the place is known as a great tourist destination... Thanks a lot Jobbo!【ツ】I've seen those "giant" grilled prawns and they look delicious (but the size of cats????🤪😉)

Photo: Jatuporn Rutnin

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is situated on the city island in Ayutthaya (the former capital of Thailand) in Pratu Chai Sub-district.

Founded circa 1350, Ayutthaya was the second capital of the Kingdom of Siam. It was built where three rivers meet, giving it a strategic connection to the ocean. By 1700, Ayutthaya was a sprawling urban area of economical, religious and political importance.

A Burmese invasion destroyed the city in 1767 and its hundreds of thousands of inhabitants were forced to abandon the city. The building was set on fire and the gold was looted after melting down.

In 1991, part of Ayutthaya Historical Park was declared a UNESCO WHS site. The sites including Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Phra Ram, and Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bopit.

Stamp:

Tourist Attractions in Thailand (Mountains)
(Issued 11-07-2008)

Friday, November 29, 2019

THAILAND ~ House of Museums - Bangkok ~

... Views of a fun museum for sixties sentimentals...The House of Museums is a private collection of thousands of daily objects and goods dating from the sixties onward, displayed in what appears to be a nicely converted shop house... the museum is staffed by volunteers who sacrifice their weekends to welcome visitors who wish to take a walk through the corridors of history... Thanks a lot Jobbo!【ツ】




The House of Museums in Thawi Watthana district is  the brainchild of Anake Nawigamune.

It exhibits replicas of old shops in neighbourhood markets from the earlier half of the 20th C onwards.

The museum is housed in two adjoining buildings. In the first building which is the main building, the museum displays occupy three floors. In the second building, the displays are only on the ground floor.


Stamp:

Boats
(Issued 01-09-2004)

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

THAILAND ~ Pattaya at night ~

... Postcard showing the world-famous nightlife of this city... the sights and sounds of Walking Street are quite unlike anything else in Thailand... streets filled with neon-lit bars, discos, clubs, restaurants, go-go bars and massage parlours... this vibrant coastal city shot to fame in early 1980s, and stayed there... also from sunrise to sunset, Pattaya’s beaches are constantly full of life with water sports lovers and sun worshippers... it attracts 5 million tourists a year... Thanks Jobbo!【ツ】
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Pattaya  is a resort city on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 100km of Bangkok.

It was called "Tappaya" as it is believed this area is where the troop of Phraya Tak (King Taksin) rested when marched to Chantaburi almost 300 years ago. The name was later became "Pattaya" which is less tongue twist.

Walking Street is 500m long and as the name suggests there are no vehicles allowed in the street after 6pm.

Stamps:

International Letter Writing Week
(Issued 04-10-2003)1993

 Fruits
(Issued 01-10-1993)

Lesser Whistling Duck
(Issued 01-12-1996)

The 50th Anniversary of Veterans' Day
(Isssued 03-02-1998)

United Nations Day
(Issued 24-10-1984)

Monday, November 25, 2019

THAILAND ~ The Grand Palace & The Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Bangkok ~

Great aerial view of the city's most famous landmark... this structure is the spiritual heart and most sacred place of Thailand... the Grand Palace contains some of the finest Thai architecture, Buddhist sculpture, decorative crafts and paintings... people come here from all over the world to see the intricate architectural details, and look in awe of the craftsmanship and beauty created by the Thai people...Thanks a lot Jobbo for this *rare* postcard! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀
Photo by: Apinan Buahapakdee

The Grand Palace complex is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and is surrounded by walls more than a mile long and has an enclosed complex with an area of 218,400 square meters.

The Grand Palace was built in 1782 and is divided into four main courts, separated by numerous walls and gates: the Outer Court, the Middle Court, the Inner Court and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

These buildings served as residence to Thai kings and their families for 150 years and used to house government departments under direct control of the King. Although at present it is no longer home to the Thai royal family, the Grand Palace is still used for many ceremonial occasions.

Stamps:

King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)

Monday, October 28, 2019

THAILAND ~ Jim Thompson's House Museum - Bangkok ~

... Something totally different from Bangkok today... a lovely and tranquil little green oasis in the middle of the bustling city... a view of the garden overlooking the veranda and Jim Thompson's bedroom... the home of former American businessman and architect, which has been turned into a Museum, and open to the public... he started the Thai silk industry after World War II...  it's one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand... also more my kind of place to visit (instead of a *mall*)😃... there is also a shop with handmade silk, from the Jim Thompson range, and a restaurant... he died under mysterious circumstances during a jungle trek in 1967 in the Cameron highlands of Malaysia... he vanished and his body has never been found... Thanks a lot Jobbo!! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jim Thompson was born in America, in Delaware, in 1906, and worked as an architect. He was sent to Bangkok after the World War II, as a military officer.  When his military serving time was over, he settled down in this beautiful country permanently.

Jim Thompson became fascinated of the traditional Thai hand weaving of silk and founded the Thai Silk Company (in 1948).

The Jim Thompson House was built in 1959, the museum spans one rectangular "rai" of land (approximately half an acre or 2023.43 meters)

Stamps:


The 72nd Anniversary of the Birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
(Issued 05-05-1999)

Thai Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park
(02-04-1994)

Saturday, October 26, 2019

THAILAND ~ CentralWorld - Bangkok ~

... View of one of the largest malls in Thailand...  Bangkok has a fantastic selection of huge modern shopping centers with hip international and Asian fashion design brands... Central World is divided into four “wings” full of shops, cafes, and restaurants... you will also find beauty salons, banks, mobile stores,  cinemas and an awesome supermarket on the top floor, and even an ice-skating rink (The Rink)... it is so big that it even has cars and motorbikes on display and for sale... only two shopping malls on the list of 10 largest malls are located outside Asia... the one we have in Europe are mostly far from the tourist areas and they are usually only for locals to shop... Thank you Jobbo!【ツ】
Photo: ThongChai Laokittichok
CentralWorld  the eight-story mall was opened in 1990. It is the eleventh largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office tower, is owned by Central Pattana.

In 2006, after three years of design and renovation, CentralWorld was expanded to 550,000 m2  of shopping mall and 830,000 m2 of complex.

Stamps:

H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
(Issued 10-10-2010)

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Friday, July 26, 2019

THAILAND ~ Phra Prang Wat Arun ~ Bangkok ~

... Lovely view of of the central Prang at Wat Arun... also known as "The Temple of the Dawn"... due to its amazingly beautiful architecture and the most iconic location right on the river is it one of the most visited sites in Thailand... many consider it as the most recognizable and memorable landmark of Bangkok’s skyline...Wat Arun is still an important place of worship for Buddhists... the spire (prang) has an imposing khmer-style... beautifully decorated with thousands small pieces of coloured glass, Chinese porcelain and Benjarong ceramics, placed delicately into intricate patterns... so that they glimmer in the sunshine... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀ Always try to show as little as possible of people's handwriting on my blog... I like yours a lot!✍️... very neat but tiny! 😜
Wat Arun Ratchawararam (locally known as Wat Chaeng) is classified as a first class Royal temple and is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It dates from the Ayutthaya Kingdom period and its present name was given by King Rama IV.

The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun.

The most outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its prominent Central Prang, surrounded by 4 smaller satellite prangs and 4 mondops (porches). The central prang reaches about 80 meters in height. The major prang and the four satellite prangs were constructed during the second and third reigns (1809-1851).

Stamps:

The Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol
(Issued 25-10-2017)

Dusit Palace
(Issued 05-12-1990)

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

THAILAND ~ Princess Mother Memorial Park - Bangkok ~

... A nice picture of the much beloved Princess Mother... a place to explore and learn about the Princess Mother and her influence on Thai society... one of the most beautiful and serene parks in Bangkok away from the noise of the city... Exhibition Hall 1 hall displays photographs chronicling her life... despite her duties as a royal family member, the “Royal Grandmother” never forgot the people and worked on countless projects to give back to the public... many foundations aimed at improving the lives of the disadvantaged were established by her... with lovely Royal Family stamp...Thanks a lot Jobbo! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


In 1995, the Princess Mother Srinagarindra passed on and in loving memory of her, King Bhumibol founded the Princess Mother Memorial Park. (known in Thai as Suan Somdet Ya). Opened in 1997, the park serves to allow the general public to get to know the Princess Mother intimately.

The park contains gardens and a reproduction of the royal mother's childhood home, as well as two exhibition halls showing memorabilia of the princess and the royal family and a pavilion with a statue of the princess.

The park is located within the Khlong San district, close to the bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Stamps:

The 72nd Anniversary of the Birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
(Issued 10-09-1999)

Chatukham Rammathep
(Issued 29-03-2008)

The 120th Anniversary of the Birth of H.R.H. Prince Mahidol of Songkla, 1892-1929
(Issued 01-01-2012)

Thursday, October 4, 2018

THAILAND ~ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Bangkok ~

...This beautiful temple is considered to be Thailand’s most sacred temple and important pilgrimage site for Thai Buddhists... the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom and most holy of all temples... a famous landmark of Bangkok... it contains some of the finest examples of Buddhist sculpture architecture, painting, and decorative craft... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha  is a temple purpose-built to house a Buddha image carved from a large solid piece of green jadite. Chaophraya Chakri, who went on to become King Rama I, brought the image from Vientiane when he captured the city in 1778. King Rama I built the temple and enshrined the Emerald Buddha there as a symbol of Siam's regained nationhood. The temple does not house any monks. Rather, it is more like the personal chapel of the royal family.

The Temple (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace.The 94.5-hectare grounds encompass more than 100 buildings that represent 200 years of royal history and architectural experimentation.


Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of Royal Forest Department
(Issued 18-09-1996)

International Correspondence Week
(Issued 09-10-1994)

Monday, September 3, 2018

THAILAND ~ Aerial view - Bangkok ~

... As I posted many postcards showing Thailand's capital and wrote about this colorful, charismatic and chaotic city... here a few "interesting facts"... the full name of the city is “Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.”... the name is listed in Guinness World Records as the world’s longest place name, at 168 letters😲... meaning “The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city (unlike Ayutthaya) of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn.”... the world famed energy drink Red Bull was created in Bangkok by Chaleo Yoovidhya in 1976... Bangkok’s Chinatown is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!【ツ】
Photo: Vinid Rungpueng

The city is located in the chao Phraya river delta in central Thailand.The history of Bangkok dates at least back to the early 15th century, when it was a village on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, under the rule of Ayutthaya.


Stamp:

Italy-Thailand Joint Issue
Issued 21-04-2004)

Rice Cultivation1999 Rice Cultivation
(Issued 25-02-1999)

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

THAILAND ~ King Bhumibol Adulyadej ~

... Lovely view of the past... postcard from a poster for sale in the 1950's... with matching King's stamps... Thailand Post has organized a stamp exhibition “Stamps of the Fatherly King” in dedication to His Majesty the late King... they have issued 79 sets of postage stamps related to the monarch, in 353 different designs, and sold more than two billion individual stamps... that was from the first collection in 1947 to the time of his death last October...  Thanks to Jobbo I was lucky to receive many of them on postcards!!【ツ】



King Bhumibol Adulyadej  (5 December 1927 – 13 October 2016)

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned King of Thailand on May 5, 1950 in Bangkok. Their majesties came out on the balcony and delivered an address to the people at the Royal Palace.

King Bhumibol’s First Pronouncement at his coronation on 5 May 1950: “I shall reign by dharma for the benefit and happiness of all Siamese people”.

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of King Bhumibol's Accession to Throne as Rama IX
(09-06-1996)

2X Definitive Stamps of H.M. Rama IX

Thursday, July 13, 2017

THAILAND ~ Hua Lampong Railway station - Bangkok ~

... Nice view nr2 coming from postcard friend Jobbo... an impressive Hanger like building with over 14 platforms and 26 ticket boots to cope with the demand from the thousands of passengers that depart from here everyday... located in the city centre... Thanks Jobbo!!【ツ】(don't mind it at all being "bombarded" with great postcards ʘ͜͡ʘ  )

Bangkok Railway Station unofficially known as Hua Lamphong Station, is the main railway station in Bangkok and is operated by the State Railway of Thailand.

The station was opened on June 25, 1916 after six years' construction and is built in an Italian Neo-Renaissance-style, with decorated wooden roofs and stained glass windows.The architecture is attributed to Turin-born Mario Tamagno, who with countryman Annibale Rigotti (1870–1968) was also responsible for the design of several other early 20th century public buildings in Bangkok.

Stamp:

The 48th Anniversary of ASEAN - Joint Community
(Issued 08-08-2015)