Red Cross 2009 (MNH)

MiNo.2789A Thailand
Odr. (4x5) A = K perf. 14 1/2: 14, B = imperforated
Stamp, Issue date: 30.3.2009
Picture descriptions:
dgc) Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for the treatment of cancer, Bangkok
2789 A 3 B multicolored dgc
Quantity: 1,000,000 pieces
Designer: Udorn Niyomthum (Thailand Post Company Limited)
Printer: Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Conservation Status:
Here as a "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" Single Stamp
Issue Notice:



The imperforated sheet also contributes on top of the sheet margin the official logo of health care. The sheet was sold only unbeatable at the price of 1999 Baht to buyers of stamps worth at least 5000 Baht.
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital was built on H.M. King Vajiravudh's initiative. The King wished to have a hospital that gave medical treatment to people according to the objectives of the Red Cross and this was deemed as a way of honouring His Royal Father. On May 30th, 1914 he presided over the opening ceremony of the hospital. H.M. Queen Sirikit Centre for the treatment of cancer, particularly breast cancer. It was founded on H.M. the Queen's initiative. She once stated, "I wish that this Centre will be a place that women can rely on." On June 11th, 2005, the Center was opened by H.M. the Queen.