Thailand stamps year 1994 Fauna – native freshwater crabs set

Thailand stamps year 1994 Fauna – native freshwater crabs set Officially known as the Thai Crabs (2nd Series), this commemorative postage stamp set was issued by Thailand Post on August 12, 1994 (issued number 504) to showcase the country’s striking and rare native freshwater crabs—known locally in Thai as poo jeud (ปูจืด). The set consists of four individual stamps and was also released as a collectible Souvenir Sheet. They were printed in beautiful, crisp detail by the renowned security printers Joh. Enschedé en Zonen in the Netherlands. Here is a breakdown of the specific native freshwater crabs featured across the four different denominations: The 1994 Thai Freshwater Crabs Set DenominationCommon NameScientific NameKey Details & Cultural Significance3 BahtWaterfall Crab (Poo Nam Tok)Phricotelphusa limulaA small, colorful, and very rare species found exclusively near specific forest waterfalls on Phuket Island.5 BahtMealy Crab (Poo Paeng / Poo Thulakramom)Thaipotamon chulabhornFeatures distinct whitish/cream-colored highlights (resembling flour, hence “mealy crab”). It was discovered and named to honor Princess Chulabhorn Walailak on her 36th birthday.6 BahtPanda Crab (Poo Chao Fah)Phricotelphusa sirindhornInstantly recognizable by its stark dark and white markings that mimic a giant panda. Found near waterfalls in Prachuap Khirikhan and Phetchaburi, it was named to honor Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Chao Fah translates to “Princess”).10 BahtRegal Crab (Poo Rachini)Thaiphusa sirikitA stunning crab sporting deep violet-blue, bright white, and red legs. This magnificent species was named in honor of Queen Sirikit (Rachini translates to “Queen”).