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| 200th Anniversary of Pathum Thani (2015)- Lotus City | |
Lotus flowers, which refer to the meaning of Pathum Thani, i.e. ‘Lotus City’, and the logo of 200th Anniversary of Pathum Thani Province, as well as some characteristic features of this province, i.e. pottery of the ampheu Sahm Kohk ,Mon children (descendants of the early settlers), the old city hall, and in the background the pagodas of Wat Thai Ko Yai .
‘Lotus City’. Capital of a province (map) of the same name in Central Thailand, situated 46 kms North of Bangkok. The city dates back to the time of King Narai. In 1659, a group of Mon people emigrated from Mottama, fleeing war in Burma. As relatives of the Dvaravati Kingdom, they sought royal protection from the King of Ayutthaya and were allowed refuge in the area of Sahm Kohk , meaning the ‘Three Hills’. Later, in the reign of King Taksin of Thonburi, a second wave of Mon refugees arrived and, allowing them to settle in Sahm Kohk, the then ruler permitted them to built permanent housing. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2015 |
| Category | Buddhist Symbol Events Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |