Description
MiNo. 2789A FDC(I)-I- Thailand
Odr. (4x5) A = K perf. 14 1/2: 14, B = imperforated
FDC(I), Issue date: 30.3.2009
Picture descriptions:
dgc) Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for the treatment of cancer, Bangkok
2789 A 3 B multicolored dgc
Quantity FDC(I): 15,000 pieces
Designer: Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Conservation Status:
Here as a FDC (Version I) with first day special postmark´s and day cancelation
Issue Notice:
Odr. (4x5) A = K perf. 14 1/2: 14, B = imperforated
FDC(I), Issue date: 30.3.2009
Picture descriptions:
dgc) Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for the treatment of cancer, Bangkok
2789 A 3 B multicolored dgc
Quantity FDC(I): 15,000 pieces
Designer: Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Conservation Status:
Here as a FDC (Version I) with first day special postmark´s and day cancelation
Issue Notice:
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital was built on H.M. King Vajiravudh's initiative. The King wished to have a hospital that gave medical treatment to people according to the objectives of the Red Cross and this was deemed as a way of honouring His Royal Father. On May 30th, 1914 he presided over the opening ceremony of the hospital. H.M. Queen Sirikit Centre for the treatment of cancer, particularly breast cancer. It was founded on H.M. the Queen's initiative. She once stated, "I wish that this Centre will be a place that women can rely on." On June 11th, 2005, the Center was opened by H.M. the Queen.
