Thai Stamp Name : 120th Anniversary of the Postal School Commemorative Stamp (ตราไปรษณียากรที่ระลึก 120 ปี โรงเรียนการไปรษณีย์)

Date of Issue : 22 February 2009

Denomination : 3.00 Baht

Designer : Adisorn Pradit (Thailand Post Co., Ltd.)

The Pride of the Postal Personnel

The School of Postal Services was Launched at the initiative of Somdetch Phrachao Nong-Yathoe Chao Feh Bhanurangsi Sawang Wongse Krom Luang Bhanubandhuwong Woradej. Its aim was to provide an education in a specific area of expertise so that there would be an adequate number of personnel to serve in an organization that was rapidly expanding. During the initial state, the teaching and learning were in the form of training, meaning that students were able to learn and practise through real work. Early groups of students were thus known as practicum students. During their time of training, they would be paid and, after their graduation, they would be appointed government officials and their payment wourld be adjusted according to their competence.

At present, postal students are required to take classes and undergo training for a year to ensure the possess four capabilities-trustworthiness, unity, discipline and a service mind, before being assigned to their duties a tdifferent postal offices.

Source: Thai Stamp Bulletin, Vol. 2009, April-June 2009