In the reign of King Ramathibodi II of the Ayutthaya Period, Portugal was the first Western nation to come into contact with Thailand. There were trade transactions and co-orpration in many areas. So, the relationships between Thailand and Portugal dates back almost five centuries to when the two countries established diplomatic ties on February 10th, 1859 by the signing of a trade and navigation agreement. In 1981, Thailand opened its first embassy in Lisbon whereas Portugal established its consular office in Bangkok in 1818.
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500 Years of the Arrival of the Portuguese to Siam and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Five centuries of unbroken relations from 1511 to 2011 between Portugal, the oldest established nation in the West, and Thailand, the only Southeast Asian State ever to be colonized, go far beyond simple trade contacts and are a unique case in the annals of international relations, with diplomatic, political, military, religious, cultural and sociological dimensions. The relationship from the very beginning was one between equal nation states.
In the former capital, Ayutthaya, where a Portuguese district with churches and a mixed Luso Thai population long existed, generations of naval pilots, soldiers, interpreters and doctors loyally served the Kings of Siam. From the 16th to the 18th Century, portuguese was the lingua franca, and it was here that the Portuguese introduced technology and the skills of military construction, as well as European pharmacology and medicine.
Sia, was closely connected to the Asian possessions of the Portuguese Crown and received large and important embassies from Portuguese centres such as Malacca, Macau and Goa, The relations between the two countries remained unaltered, even during the troubled times of the war of liberation led by King Taksin – whose personal guard was provided by Portuguese military men – and Rama I, who received important military assistance from the Portuguese Queen Dona Maria I, in 1796.
In 1820, Siam and Portugal signed the first written treaty of modern times, ensuring Siam’s full integration in to the international community. During the period of the major reforms that took place during the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, under the reign of Rama V and Rama VI, many Portuguese from Macau settled in Bangkok acting as advisors to the Siamese government. Unlike other foreigners, they became Siamese citizens and received Thai citizenship. The history of this old alliance is an eloquent and pioneering example of fruitful dialogue between civilizations.
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Technical Data:
TH051.11
Country / Post Thailand
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500th Anniversary of Thailand-Portugal Diplomatic Relations
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 3.00 THB
TH052.11
Country / Post Thailand
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500th Anniversary of Thailand-Portugal Diplomatic Relations
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 3.00 THB
TH053.11
Country / Post Thailand
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500th Anniversary of Thailand-Portugal Diplomatic Relations
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 3.00 THB
TH054.11
Country / Post Thailand
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500th Anniversary of Thailand-Portugal Diplomatic Relations
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 3.00 THB
Number in set 4 (show set)
Layout/Format sheet
Perforations 13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authority The Communications Authority of Thailand
PT064.11
Country / Post Portugal
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500 Years of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Portugal and Thailand
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 0.32 €
PT065.11
Country / Post Portugal
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500 Years of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Portugal and Thailand
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 0.80 €
PT066.11
Country / Post Portugal
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500 Years of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Portugal and Thailand
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 0.32 €
PT067.11
Country / Post Portugal
Date of Issue 20 July 2011
Subject 500 Years of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Portugal and Thailand
Width 40.0 mm
Height 30.0 mm
Denomination 0.80 €
Number in set 4 (show set)
Layout/Format sheet of 25
Perforations 11.75 by 11.75
Stamp issuing authority CTT Correios de Portugal SA
Printer Cartor Security Printing
