History of Thai Postage Stamps : Stamps in The Reign of King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII)

The first stamp issued in the reign of King Prajadhipok are called "King Prajadhipok Issue", which were printed in England by the Waterlow & Son Co.,Ltd.,and were released for sale in 1928.The stamps consist of various denominations of 2,3,5,10,15,25,50 and 80 Satang, 20 Baht and 40 Baht denomination

The 150th Anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty Commemorative Issue or Buddha Yodfah Chulaloke Memorial Bridge Issue,was printed during World War II, in England while Thailand was in the initial stage of the democratic rule.The world economic depression at the time had also adversely affected Thailand. As such , stamps had to be printed in the country. The Royal Thai Survey Department had been assigned to do the printing work of the National Day Commemorative Issue.The stamps illustrate the Anantasamakhom Hall and were released on 24th June 1939.

However, all the said stamps were cancelled for use on 1st January 19411, because a large number of stamps were found counterfeited, due to the use of ordinary printing paper.

Another issue of stamps printed by the royal Thai Survey Department is the Chakri Palace Issue, consisting of various denominations.The stamps were released for sale on different occasions,and they were also cancelled for use since 1st January 1942, because a great number thereof were forged.

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