| Buddhist Holy Places | |
Buddhist Holy Places: Phra Mahathat Meuang Nakhon in Nakhon Sri Thammarat; The escutcheon of Nakhon Sri Thammarat shows the chedi of Wat Mahathat Wora Maha Wihaan with a halo and surrounded by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac . The aureole refers to the fact that the spire of this chedi is made from pure gold. The zodiac refers to the twelve protectorates each of which has a sign from the Chinese zodiac as its logo Phrathat Phanom in Nakhon Phanom; The revered temple Wat Phrathat Phanom Woramahawihaan in Nakhon Phanom, which has a distinctive stupa in Laotian style Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom; The nation's largest pagoda, Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom, has a height of 127 meters and was built in 1860 over the ruins of the original structure Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai The golden chedi of Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. The top is crowned with a chattra. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 30.03.1971 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | First Day Cover |