Songkran-Day 1992: MONKEY (42IIIA-42IIIB) -CHIANG MAI OVERPRINT- (MNH)

Description

MiNo. 1493A-1493B (Souvenir Sheet 42IIIA-42IIIB) Thailand
Opr.; Wmk.13; A = perf. K 13 1/2:13 3/4; C = perf. K 13 1/2:13 3/4; B = imperforated
Souvenir Sheet, Issue date: 13.4.1992
Overprint, Issue date: 28.06.1992
Picture descriptions:
bfh) angels riding on monkey, zodiac sign
1493 A 2 B multicolored avp
1493 B 2 B multicolored avp
Souvenir Sheet issue with MiNo. 1493A-1493B
Souvenir Sheet 42 IIIA (80 mm x 100 mm) avr
Souvenir Sheet 42 IIIB (80 mm x 100 mm) avr
Quantity: 500 pieces
Designer: unknown
Printer: LEIGH MARDON PTY., Ltd., Australia
Conservation status:
Here as a "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" perforated and imperforated Souvenir Sheet with Golden-Overprint to Chiang Mai Philatelic Society first day of Action
Issue Notice:

Year of Birth: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Songkran is a Sanskrit word meaning passing or moving into, specifically referring to the passage of the sun into a particular sign of the zodiac. A sign refers to a particular group of stars, ther being a total of twelve zodiac signs. It takes approximately on monrth for the the sun to move in and out of a particular sign and when twelve signs have passed, a year is completed. Thi one year is called a "nakasat" year, (nakasat years refer to cycle of 12 years, called 12 nakasats). Images of different types of animals are used to represent particular signs for each of the years
Monkeys have a vivid mind and the ability to turn difficult situations to their own favour. They are quick at repartee, smart and able to invent things. Even though the monkey gives the impression of being casual and easy he wants to be accepted as a serious person. Because of all his abilities the monkey tends to burn the candle on both sides taking on more than he can handle.
Magician David Copperfield is born in the year of the monkey.