The first and second issues of the
special stamps, far left and above, mark the 60th
anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession
to the throne this year.
Photographer Kraithip's images mark 60 years on
throne for world's longest serving monarch
A series of special stamps with portraits of His
Majesty the King will be issued to mark the 60th
anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne
this year, an official at Thailand Post said yesterday.
The first collection consists of six Bt3 stamps
showing His Majesty wearing a suit in various poses
taken by veteran photographer Kraithip Phanwutthi,
who followed the King across the country as he performed
his royal duties.
One million copies of this collection will be issued.
It goes on sale on Friday.
The second issue is of a single Bt100 stamp featuring
real gold showing His Majesty in his coronation
gown.
It will be the largest stamp ever issued in the
country, the official said, although he did not
disclose the exact dimensions.
A total of 1.2 million copies will be issued, and
it will go on sale on June 9, the 60th anniversary
of His Majesty's coronation.
The third collection comprises six stamps featuring
photos of His Majesty making visits to his subjects
across the country, the official said.
The stamps will have a face value of Bt5. The release
date for these was not disclosed.
The official said people interested in the stamps
could place a reserve order at post offices until
May 7.
For more information, call 02-573-5463, 02-573-5645
or call centre 1545.
Onnida Aditapsatit
The Nation
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