The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will feature Chud Thai in its official stamp collection, launching on 20 November 2026 and bringing Thailand’s traditional craftsmanship to the world stage.

Another proud moment for Thailand! The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is bringing Chud Thai to the world stage by featuring Thailand’s traditional national costume in its official stamp collection. The collection is set for release on 20 November 2026 and will be available through UNPA’s official stamps website: unstamps.org.

Thailand’s National Costume Goes Global

Who says traditional attire is only meant to be worn? Thai heritage is reaching far beyond the country’s borders as the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA), the official postal agency of the United Nations, is set to showcase Chud Thai, Thailand’s traditional national attire, in its official stamp collection.

This feature comes at a particularly meaningful time for Thailand, as Chud Thai is also set to be considered for UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 2–3 December 2026, during the UNESCO committee meeting in Xiamen, China.

Together, these milestones shine an international spotlight on Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing the country’s traditional craftsmanship to audiences around the world while highlighting the importance of preserving these traditions for generations to come.

Stamp collectors and anyone looking to own a piece of Thai heritage will be able to purchase the collection through the UNPA’s official stamp shop website, unstamps.org, when it launches on 20 November 2026.