Thailand has won the bid to host the World Philatelic Exhibition in 2013.

The event was given the official name of ‘Bangkok 2013 World Stamp Exhibition’, which will be the fourth world-class stamp event hosted by Thailand.

The President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, said the achievement proves that the international community is confident in the country as a highly skilled host of very large-scale events. “We are very grateful for having been given such an honour from the Federation Internationale de Philatelie (F.I.P). Our selection as host is a strong vote of confidence that many international associations still believe in Thailand and that we remain a dynamic and motivational business event destination.”

Some 100,000 visitors are expected to join the (read more)

published October 30th, 2010

Thailand Post yesterday kicked off “Bangkok 2010″, one of the biggest stamp exhibitions in Asia-Pacific, featuring the world’s first and only stamps decorated with 12 genuine diamonds weighing a total of 1.2 carats.

“The fair, which will be the biggest of its kind in Thailand, will demonstrate the great potential of Thailand to host world-class exhibitions for postage and collective stamps. The event is expected to be accepted widely by stamp collectors and lovers throughout the world,” president Ormsin Chivapruck said.

The fair will be held from August 4-12 at the Plenary Hall of the |Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

The event, which is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, both local and foreign, is supported by the Philatelists Association of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. (read more)

published July 24th, 2010

Thai Post celebrates the 60^th Royal Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Thetwo different  stamps depict royal portraits of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The designs are as follows;

(Design 1) : Depicting a royal portrait of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, taken during their Royal Wedding Ceremony, with the pink background 15.00 Baht (read more)

published May 22nd, 2010

An elegant aviation stamp issue will be released today by Thailand Post The First Class Airline of the Thai People.

The Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, whose inaugural flight was on May 1st, 1960, has served as both a domestic and international airline. It is one of the founding members of the Star Alliance Network. Its symbol is the Champak flower by which the Airline is otherwise known. (read more)

published May 1st, 2010