The 15th Anniversary commemorative stamp issued in 1982 demonstrates ASEAN’s progression from symbolic unity toward functional regional cooperation. The design replaces cartographic emphasis with national flags encircling the ASEAN emblem, accompanied by visual references to cooperative activities in sectors such as agriculture and industry. This shift reflects ASEAN’s expanding agenda beyond political dialogue into coordinated economic and social development. The stamp provides philatelic evidence of institutional maturation, illustrating how regional identity was increasingly supported by practical collaboration among member states. Together with earlier anniversary issues, this material documents ASEAN’s gradual transition from a symbolic association into a structured mechanism for multi-sectoral regional integration.
Date of issue : 26th December, 1982
Purpose :
To commemorate the occasion of 15th Anniversary of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) which is composed of five member countries; Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
Denomination : 6.50 Baht
Quantity : 2,000,000 pieces
Size : 27 × 45 mm.
Design :
Illustrates the national flags of the five ASEAN member countries surrounding the association’s emblem, with the undertaking by way of cooperation in many aspects, such as agriculture, industry etc.
Designer :
Mr. Charnya Boonyasakdi
Printer :
Harrison & Sons Ltd., England
Printing process : Lithography
Colour : Multi-colour
Sheet composition : 50 stamps per sheet
First Day Cover : Salable at 8.50 Baht each
Designer :
Mr. Charnya Boonyasakdi
