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Bit more info on that stamp exhibition

Bangkok is hosting "The 20th Asian International Stamp Exhibition", opening today at Siam Paragon's Royal Paragon Hall.

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On display are rare stamps from around the globe. The "Top of the World" display features rare and antique collections that include

Greece's first stamp, dated to 1861; Mauritius Island's 1848 Post Paid collection, Afghanistan's first stamp, from 1873; Brazil's 1867 Bull's Eye collection and the 1833 Soros issue from Thailand.

Along with an international stamp competition, philatelists can look forward to Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhon's collection of Soros and Phra Pak Pien stamps from the King Rama V period and a display sponsored by Her Majesty the Queen that showcases a line of handmade handicrafts. These include hand-made postcards of silk, silver, leather and bamboo depicting icons of Thai culture.

Stamps from over 20 countries, among them Bhutan, Serbia, Gibraltar, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, will be on sale.

The exhibition runs until August 12 from 10am to 9pm.

Fore more information, call (02) 831 3856 or visit www.thailandpost.com

The Nation