May 31, 2010

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall - Part I


Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall 
open :  Tuesday-Friday 11.00-20.00
           Saturday-Sunday 10.00-20.00
address  :  100 Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue,
Bowomniwet, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200

Rattanakosin Kingdom or the Kingdom of Siam
"Rattanakosin" the Thai Capital was name of Kingdom of Siam which was called since established in 1782 . Now it was changed name to be Bangkok.
It was centered at the city of Bangkok.

Rattanakosin Map during the regin of King Rama III
The Prestige of the Kingdom
The Thai monarch always reside in his people's heart
White elephant
The Royal Mount and the Majestic Symbol of sovereignty

Elephants have since ancient times been regarded as auspicious creatures, a symbol of The King's majesty.  In the past, they were know to render multiple services to country in times of war.  Aside from being a symbol of the King's grandeur, the creature symbolizes the country's prestige, fertility and prosperity as well as peace and happiness on the part of the people.  Its significance is evident in the past national flag of Siam featuring a white elephant and the royal decorations that include, for example, the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

When a rare elephant with special characteristics befitting a white elephant is found in the realm, it is considered an auspicious sign for the nation.  White elephants are royal mounts and a symbol of the monarch's sovereigsty, prestige, might and grander.  In keeping with ancient tradition, royal ceremonies have been  held to receive, celebrate and register noble white elephant.

credit : signed board Rattanakosin Exhibitiona Hall


May 20, 2010

Cherish the culture : Wat Chalong, Phuket


Wat Chalong, is the most renowed temple of the Phuket province with effigies of Luangphor Chaem and Luangphor Chaung, both revered monks.

May 11, 2010

Promthep Cape, Phuket


Promthep Cape, the country's most beautiful spot of watch sunsets, is also one of the best parts of Phuket.
From a cliff below the observation spot, the long cape stretching to the sea can clearly be seen.  It is 2 km further from Hat Rawaii.

April 29, 2010

60th. Royal Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Stamps

Six Decades of the Royal Marriage
60th. Royal Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Stamps
On April 28th.,1950, the wedding ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol and M.R.Sirikit Kitiyakara was held at the royal residence of Queen Savang Vadhana, the Queen Grandmother, at Srapathum Palace.  Lieutenant General Mangkorn Promyothi, Minister of Interior, presented a marriage certificate to the King to sign.  Then it was signed by M.R.Sirikit, M.C. Nakkhatra Mongol and M.L.Bua Kitiyakara, respectively.

Technical details
Date of Issue        :   April 28, 2010
Denomination       :   15 Baht (2 Designed)
Quantity               :   1,000,000 pieces per design (46x50mm. heart-shaped stamp within 60x60mm.
                                square shaped stamp)
Designer              :    Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Co.,Ltd.)
Printer                 :    Cartor Security Printing Co.,Ltd., France
Printing Process   :    Lithography with special techniques.
Colour                 :    Multi-colour

credit :  Thai Stamp Bulletin, Vol. 2010 issue April-June 2010

April 18, 2010

Chiangmai Zoo, Giant Panda, Part III

Photo Album
Chiang Mai Zoo, Giant Panda
Hilight in Chiang Mai Zoo
Giant Pand born in Thailand
LinPing
LinPing Panda 9 months 
Linping Panda 3 days
Giant Panda born in Thailand
New Baby Panda, her name is Lhinping
Her mother name is Lin Hui
Her father name is Chuang Chuang
At Chiang Mai Zoo 

You can see live version of baby Panda directly from Chiang Mai Zoo web site
or
Her father Chuang Chuang