Stamp Museum and Library

Rating: 4/5 (4 votes)

Open Days: Wednesday – Sunday (closed on Monday – Tuesday and public holidays)

Opening Hours: 08:30 – 16:30

 

Stamp Museum and Library is a knowledge-focused Bangkok stop that makes the word “stamp” feel less like a collector’s hobby and more like a tiny piece of evidence quietly recording the country’s journey. The museum is located on the 2nd floor of the Northern Bangkok Metropolitan Post Office building (behind Samsen Nai Post Office) in the Saphan Khwai–Phaya Thai area. The atmosphere feels like a real working facility rather than a staged exhibition, and that’s exactly the charm: it carries the authenticity of “the real thing,” guiding you through the development of Thailand’s postal system and its postage stamps in a way you can actually grasp.

 

The heart of the museum is its presentation of Thai postal history alongside the evolution of Thai postage stamps from the past to the present. One highlight many visitors come specifically to see is “Solot (โสฬศ),” Thailand’s first postage stamp issued during the reign of King Rama V. It acts like a milestone that helps you understand how the country began to build an official public communication system—and from that point on, stamps became tools of the state, trade, and international connection all at once.

 

Beyond Thai stamps, another satisfying section is the display of postage stamps from member countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). It broadens the picture: the postal world isn’t only about delivering letters, but also about an international network of cooperation that made cross-border communication normal long before chat apps or email existed. When you see stamps from many countries lined up together, you’ll notice both the beauty of design and the cultural perspective each nation chooses to express through a single stamp.

 

Another favorite corner is the “Stamp Library,” which houses books and knowledge on postal services in both Thai and foreign languages. It’s ideal for visitors who want to go deeper than display cases—stamp collectors, students, and anyone interested in content, material culture, or communication history—because a dedicated, consolidated resource like this isn’t easy to find. In the same area, there are also stamps and collecting supplies for sale, so your visit doesn’t have to end at “looking”; it can naturally continue into “starting a collection,” if that sparks your interest.

 

If you go down to the lower level of the neighboring building, you’ll find a room that recreates an old-style post and telegraph office environment, including equipment and work tools related to money orders and postal operations in earlier times. It helps make the mental picture clearer: how the “postal system” once ran through people, paper, and step-by-step processes before gradually evolving into what we know today. Out front, there is also a display of post boxes from different eras, including some imported from abroad—a fun spot for photos and for noticing how design and communication culture shifted over time.

 

Getting There The easiest route by public transit is to take the BTS to Saphan Khwai Station, then continue by motorcycle taxi or taxi to the Northern Bangkok Metropolitan Post Office building (behind Samsen Nai Post Office). Because the destination sits within an active postal facility and building complex, it’s a good idea to allow extra time to find the rear entrance and to handle any contact or check-in upon arrival. If you are visiting as a group, it is recommended to submit a request letter at least 1 week in advance for a smoother visit.

 

 

A: Yes. Admission is generally free of charge.

 

A: It is open Wednesday – Sunday, 08:30 – 16:30, and closed on Monday – Tuesday and public holidays.

 

A: It is recommended to submit a request letter at least 1 week in advance for a smoother group visit.

 

A: Get off at BTS Saphan Khwai Station, then take a motorcycle taxi or taxi to the Northern Bangkok Metropolitan Post Office building (behind Samsen Nai Post Office).

 

A: It is ideal for people interested in communication history, stamp collecting, students, and anyone who enjoys informative museums. Plan around 45 – 90 minutes depending on how much you read and how long you spend taking photos.