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The Society for Thai Philately welcomes you to its home on the World Wide Web. The Society is a non-profit organization devoted to the collection, study, and enjoyment of Thai stamps, covers, and other philatelic items. Whether you're new to philately, or an "old-hand", consider the fascinating stamps of Thailand. |
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Membership in the Society for Thai Philately brings with it a free subscription to the Society journal, Thai Philately. The journal is published three times a year in either a digital, compact disc, or printed format. It includes specialized research, articles of general interest, and related news. Thai Philately also includes news of Society activities, members, and meetings. All members are invited to take an active part in sharing their research and experience by contributing articles. A new Society member receives all back issues of Thai Philately for the current calendar year.
As a member, you will also be entitled to participate in Society auctions, post questions and comments to the forums, and have access to restricted content such as member profiles, auctions, and other resources. Importantly, your membership will bring you into a community of collectors that shares your same interest and excitement in all aspects of Thai philately.
Join now by clicking the Register link at left and select an appropriate subscription plan for the journal. Compact discs and printed journals mailed to addresses outside the US or Thailand incur a small additional charge of US$4 per year for postage. In addition, by becoming a sustaining member for an additional US$6 per year, you have an opportunity to make an extra commitment to the success of the Society. |
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Hua Lamphong Railway Station and Post Office - A Photo Essay |
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Written by Alan Cameron
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An article in the May issue of CAT's "Philatelic Magazine" mentioned that the Hua Lamphong Post Office (postcode 10331) had moved from its long time iocation at a front corner of the Hua Lamphong Railway Station to the ground floor of the Bangkok Mail Centre building, about 5 minutes walk. I went there one Saturday morning to see the new location.
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25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition-Amazing Thai Silk |
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 As a part of Asian International stamp Exhibition Thai post issued a set of four postage stamps featuring amazing Thai Silk. Thai silk has won the hearts of people worldwide for a long time and it has become one of the symbols of the country. In order to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and to promote and publicize Thai silk and silk product, Thailand Post has requested permission from Her Majesty the Queen to present then Royal Peacock brand, which certifies the high quality of Thai silk, on postage stamps and to use hand-woven silk as part of the stamps. The Royal Peacock brand will be presented in embossed foil in four colours–gold, silver, dark blue and green. A miniature sheet with peacock embossed on golden foil, on a white silk material is also added to the issue.  Title: The 25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition-Amazing Thai Silk Date of Issue: 4 August 2010 Country: Thailand Denominations: 15 Baht x 2, 25 Baht x 2 Source: http://www.thailandpost.com |
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The Spring 2010 issue of Thai Philately is now available for online viewing and download by registered members.
Contents
- Letter from the Secretary
- Pictorial Definitives - Some Unknown New Stamps? by Peter Frantzen
- An Interesting WWII Postcard by Al Shumsky
- Another New Definitive
- New Definitives - Six "Words from the Heart" on stamps
- New 7/Eleven Booklets
- Thailand Post Transparent Tape
- A New International Reply Coupon
- Surprising Issue by Peter Frantzen
- More Pre-Paid Postcards
- Another Philatelic Mystery
- Society for Thai Philately - News
Our thanks to Dick Blakeney, Al Shumsky, and Peter Frantzen for their work on this journal. |
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Thai Postal Censorship During World War II |
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Written by Al Shumsky
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Despite the general interest in World War II postal history and the more limited but lively interest in Thai postal history, there seems up to now to have been no attempt to make a study of Thailand’s censorship of mail during the World War II years. The handiest and most up-to-date general guide – Stich, Stich, and Specht’s Civil and Military Censorship during World War II (1993)—has this to say: "To the best of our knowledge mail within Thailand or mail addressed abroad has not been examined. However, censored covers have become known from the Malayan states…which were annexed by Thailand."
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50th Anniversary of Thai Airways International |
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