Thailand 1883 First Issue, 1 Solot, Indigo
Thailand · 1883 · 1 Solot
This is the first postage stamp issued by Siam (now Thailand). The design features a portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) facing left, set within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '1 SOLOT' is inscribed at the bottom, with Siamese script at the top.
Issued during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, this stamp marks Siam's entry into the Universal Postal Union and the modernization of its postal system. The portrait reflects the king's efforts to project a modern, Western-style monarchy.
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