Description
Opr. (10 x 10); Wmk 3; A = perf. K 13 1/2:13; B = imperforated
Stamp, date of issue: 05.12.1983
SPECIAL FDC: date of issue: 10.05.1984
Picture descriptions:
ya) King Bhumibol
1065 AI 3 B siena/Prussian blue ya
Quantity FDC(II): 22.000 pieces
Designer: Mrs. Maliwan Chaikrachang (C.A.T.)
Printer: GPB Japan
Conservation status:
Here as a SPECIAL-FDC (Version I) with perforated single stamp (1st Plate) and Special Postmark with VATICAN Seal
Issue Notice:
- To commemorate the visit to Thailand of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, the Leader of all Roman Catholics in the world, as the Royal Guest of H.M. King Bhumibol during 10 - 11 May 1984.
- Christianity has been settled in Thailand since 1511 and has been well known in the reign of King Narai, The Great.
- At present, the Thai Christians have the full liberty in making Christian ritual as well as other religions and also firmly pay respects for the unity of the country, religion and the King under the democracy regime
