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| Bangkok 2003 World Philatelic Exhibition - Attractive Tourist Spots (2003) | |
To celebrate the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Thai postal service and postage stamps, and to publicize the Bangkok 2003 World Philatelic Exhibition which was held from 4 to 13 October 2003 at the Impact Convention Center
Logo of the World Philatelic Exhibition and attractive tourist spot of Thailand:
Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai -Thailand's highest mountain. According to a sign on its summit, this mountain in Chiang Mai province is 2,565.3341 meter high . It is situated in a 482 km² National Park, known as Doi Inthanon National Park, which also features the Mae Ya, Mae Klang, Wachirathan and Siriphum waterfalls; the golden Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and the silver Phra Mahathat Naphaphonphumisiri Chedis, twin pagodas built by the Royal Thai Air Force in honour of the King and Queen to commemorate their fifth birthday cycles , the Bori Jinda cave; Hmong and Karen hill tribe villages; etc. Being an interesting place for ornithologists, the park also has a bird centre. The second highest mountain of the nation is Doi Pha Hom Pok with an altitude of 2,297.84 meters. It is situated to the East of Mae Ai and North of Fang, also in Chiang Mai province.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2003 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | Postage Stamps |