Thailand 2013–World Stamp Exhibition

 

      

On  2nd of August Thailand 2013 World Stamp Exhibition opened its door to the philatelists from all over the world. World Stamp Exhibition, Thailand 2013 is being held during 2 – 14 August 2013 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

She has  allowed to present her personal collections in the exhibition under one main theme “ART AND HAPPINESS”, including stamp collections concerning art heritage among different and colorful branches of arts.  The precious stamps and collectibles all over the world will be gathered here, creating the Paragon Hall to be a gorgeous art gallery for opening the new way of learning, knowing Thai Arts from stamps.

The remarkable highlights are “Royal Arts Gallery” presenting His Majesty the King,   Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s talents on arts and cultures, the exhibition of THAILAND 2013 Commemorative Stamp (1st- 3rd series): Folk Thai Arts, Traditional Thai Arts and Contemporary Thai Arts and all masterpieces from the winners of Thai crafts Competition of the year 2013 -2014.  Additionally, the demonstration and commercial booths of Traditional Thai crafts from The Royal Craftsmen College and Royal Vocational Skill College for women, the Royal Goldsmith and folk craftsmen are also included.

Regarding the philatelic items, except for the world’s rarest stamps, the competition of more than 2,400 frames from philatelists all over the world is the outstanding issues, including stamps and collectibles’ commercial booths from local traders and foreign countries.

On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Thai Postal services and the First Thai postage stamp, the exhibits presenting the postal history will be presented along with the exhibits and booths of ASEAN member countries. Many workshops and different circulated shows are also available during the exhibition.

To inaugurate the opening of the Thailand 2013 World Stamp Exhibition on the 2 of August Thai post issued the third series of stamps dedicated to this event. Thailand 2013 – World Stamp Exhibition will be held under the concept “Arts and Happiness” to promote value of Thai artisans’ works from various branches.

Mr Ajeet Singhi from India is member of Jury and Mr RD Binani is National Commissioner for this exhibition.

List of Indian Participants

India

4018    1494-1498    Virendra Sharma   4  British India Queen Victoria Postal Stationery

7111     1704-1708    Birajlaxmi Mohanty   7A    Raptors of the World

7228       1909A-190    9E      Rajesh Bhura  7B   Mahatma Gandhi

7317        2001A-200   1E      Brijmohan Modi  7C  The History Of Architecture With Culture And Heritage.

8002        2010-2014  Pradip Mohanty   8    Bills

10209      2188-2192  Mrinal   Mathur  10B   From Wheel To Car

10304       2226-2230   Chiranjib Chakraborty   10C  Transportation Modality – The Modes of Transportation

L112 Bibhudatta Mishra and Shanti Swarup Rath  11A  Dakatikata Sangraha & An UNIQUE FLOW OF KNOWLEDGE

L113  Ramachandirann K  11A  Indian Postal History - Focus on Tamil Nadu

Thailand 2013 - Website : http://thailand2013.com/

Rajasthan Youth Association, Chennai

Chennai : 14 July 2013

: Ankit Agarwal : email : 3dankit@gmail.com