Thailand Releases Ramayan Stamp as PM Modi Visits Bangkok
Thailand on Thursday issued a special postage stamp featuring 18th-century Ramayan mural paintings to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the country.
“I am grateful to the Government of Thailand for issuing a special postage stamp based on the Ramayan mural paintings to commemorate my visit,” PM Modi expressed.
India-Thailand Cultural and Civilizational Bonds
During the visit, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra presented PM Modi with the World Tipitaka in Pali, further underlining the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations. PM Modi also witnessed a mesmerizing performance of the Thai Ramayana, ‘Ramakien,’ soon after his arrival in Bangkok.
“The Ramayana continues to connect hearts and traditions across so many parts of Asia,” the Prime Minister noted.
India and Thailand share a strong historical connection through Buddhism, Hinduism, art, literature, language, and architecture. Thai culture deeply incorporates Pali and Sanskrit influences, reflecting these age-old ties.
PM Modi’s Cultural Diplomacy Across the Globe
PM Modi’s foreign visits frequently highlight India’s rich traditions and spiritual heritage. Some notable cultural exchanges include:
✅ Mauritius (March 2025): PM Modi visited Ganga Talao and offered prayers with holy water from the Triveni Sangam.
✅ Kuwait (December 2024): He met Kuwaiti scholars who translated the Mahabharata and Ramayana into Arabic.
✅ Brazil (November 2024): Students in Rio de Janeiro performed Ramayan scenes and Vedic chants.
✅ Guyana (November 2024): Children sang Ram Bhajans and Vedic chants.
✅ Russia (2024): Russian nationals sang a Krishna Bhajan to welcome him in Kazan.
✅ Laos: PM Modi watched a performance of Lao Ramayan (Phalak Phalam or Phra Lak Phra Ram).
✅ Italy (2021): The Indian community in Rome greeted him with chants of Shiva Mantra.
These visits reflect how Indian culture resonates globally, with Ramayan traditions deeply embedded across Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America.
Thailand’s special Ramayan stamp stands as yet another testament to the enduring cultural ties between India and the world.
