THAI POST on 11 January 2009 issued a set of four First Day Cover stamps marking the 150 birth anniversary of H.R.H. Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, who was the founder of the Thai post office and brother of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. Each stamp carried a 3 Baht face value. The stamp designer was Mrs. Veena Chantanatat (Thailand Post Company Limited). Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand printed 15,000 multicolored pieces. A special Royal Siam Post Office cancellation was affixed to each stamp and originated from Bangkok, Thailand.
Field Marshal Somdet Phra Raja Pitula Boromphongsabhimuk Chaofa, Bhanurangsiswangwong Krom Phraya Bhanuphandhuwongworadej (1859-1928) was a younger brother of H.M. King Chulalongkorn. With the help of his brothers, the Prince wrote news about the court and had it published in a daily newspaper under the English name, "Court", and the Thai name, "Khao Rajakarn". The newspaper bore his portrait and was delivered to members of the royal family. He also had documents and letters affixed to the same kind of stamp delivered to these members. This practice was similar to the postal service in other countries. For this reason, the King had confidence in this brother and appointed him to the position of Director with the responsibility of founding the Department of Posts on 2 July 1881. It was opened to the public on 4 August 1883.
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