Protection of Thai heritage

Thai Heritage Protection Day 2009: 'The charm of stone shrines'. Just like in previous years, Thailand has once again released a series and a booklet with heritage as the theme this year. The centuries-old structures depicted on the stamps were built in the Khmer architecture and consist largely of sandstone. These were once used as Buddhist temples for various ceremonies. Prasat Ta Muean, Surin province. It is thought that this temple was part of one of the 17 residences of King Chaiya Voraman VII. Prasat Ta Muean Thom, province of Surin. This complex consists of three to display and two storm'sThe most important and largest prang is depicted on the stamp. Your Pig Sucks All, Surin province. This structure served as a type of hospital. On the right of the stamp, a beautiful example of a prang in Khmer architecture. Prasat Sadok Kok Thom, Sa Kaeo province. The floor plan of this complex was designed to depict the universe, with the mountain in the center. MeruA block (selling price 20 baht) with the four stamps also appeared.

Original designs

The stamps have a face value of 3 baht, but initially they were intended to be issued as 5 baht stamps. In addition to the face value, the designs have also been changed. The frame has been altered on all four stamps, and on one stamp, the image of the temple has been replaced by a different image of the same temple. Features Issue date: 2 April 2009 Postage values: 4 x 3 baht Stamp circulation: 700.000 (in sheets of 20) Block circulation: 100.000 Printing: Offset Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited Designer: Udorn Niyomthum