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Muay Thai (2024)

 

    

         

 

 Issue Name:

Thai Boxing

 Thai Issue Name:

มวยไทย

 Issue Date:

2024/2567-03-15

 Cause:

To commemorate Muay Thai Day and to promote Thai Boxing as a martial art with roots dating back to ancient times and which in 2010 was officially recognized as a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture through the Department of Cultural Promotion.

 Catalogue Number:

2024/5-9

 Denomination:

5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht

 Unused Value: 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht
 Complete Set: 

25 Baht (unused), 4 Baht (used)

 Thailex Collection:

n/a

 Size:

48 x 30 mm

 Quantity of Stamps:

150,000 pieces per designs

 Printer:

T.K.S. Technologies Public Company Limited, Thailand

 Subject:

1. A fist tied with a rope, as in traditional muay khaak cheuak, with the word “HONOUR” and Mongkon Muay (มงคลมวย) on a blue background; 2. Graphic of the word for the music boxing band "Wong Pi Muay" (วงปี่มวย) with the word "TRADITION" in Thai pattern and Thai musical instruments on the floor; 3. Folded hands together with the word “RESPECT” and a yan-sign on a black background; 4. A boxing pose called the crocodile hits its tail, with depictions of a globe, tigers, and the word "EXCELLENCE" on a green background; 5. Boxers punching with their fists together, with the words “FAIR PLAY” and an elephant head on a red background.

 Related Link:

muay thai, muay khaak cheuak, wai kruh, ram muay, wai, yan, Thai Boxing (1975), Thai Heritage Conservation - Thai Boxing (2003)