Chiang Mai Philatelic Museum

Location: 15 Praisani Road, Tambol Changmol , Amphur Muang, ChiangMai

Occupant: CAT Telecom Public Company Limited

Year established: 1910

Chiang Mai Philatelic Museum was a former building of the Monthon Payaap Court before the construction of the first Post and Telegraph Office in Chiang Mai on April 1 st, 1910. Later, the building was extended with the addition of a second storey for more working spaces and public services. It was named “Mae Ping Post Office”.

CAT Telecom Public Company Limited began a restoration project to establish the Chiang Mai Philatelic Museum. It was first opened to the public on November 15^th, 1990. Initially the ground floor had been used as a post office until the restoration was finished. Afterwards the post office was moved to a new building. Chiang Mai Philatelic Museum has been able to continually progress since 1996.

The interior of the museum contains 4 sections; Library Service, Postage Stamp Sales and Collectibles, Postage stamps on display such as Thai and foreign stamps dating back to the reign of King Rama VIII, and the exhibition in which participants are able to develop a greater understanding of the old postal service. Various other forms of dated and original communication tools like Morse Code, 12-volt telegraph key or tables and benches, which were of the museum exhibits five old post boxes from different places. The museum aims to increase both students and enthusiasts’ knowledge and understanding of current and historical postal operations in Thailand. Today it is open to visitors on Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.