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| Italy-Thailand Joint Issue (2004) | |
Golden Mount of Wat Saket in Bangkok
Temple in Bangkok on the artificial mount Phu Khao Thong or ‘Golden Mount’ . The hill was created after a large chedi, still under construction by Rama III, collapsed due to the soft soil beneath. The hill of sand and brick that arose was left until Rama IV had a small chedi built on its peak. Later Rama V made restorations and added to the structure by placing a relic of the Buddha from India, given to him by the British government, in the chedi. To prevent erosion the hill was cast with a surrounding concrete covering during WW II. The temple mount is 77 meters tall and was in the Rattanakosin Period the highest place in the city.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2004 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |