Size:Length:11.5 x Width:19.1 x Height:6.6 (cm)

Introduction：The delegation of Hainan Association of Thailand attended the celebrations and presented this silver cigarette case as a gift on October 10, 1963. The outer case of this gift is a dark green leather box overlaid inside with white flannelette and underneath the case with green flannelette. The obverse side of the silver case is filled with decorative engravings, centered by a Buddhist image similar to a Phra Phrom of Thailand, and at the four corners, engraved with Flying Apsaras. The inscriptions of "To President Chiang" and "Respectfully, The delegation of Hainan Association of Thailand, October 10, 1963" are engraved on the flank of the case. On the edge of the back, there is inscription of "THAINAKON STERLING THAILAND."

Hainan Association of Thailand is a registered organization in Thailand, a national supreme body of Hainan overseas Chinese in Thailand, and one of the nine most influential Chinese communities in Thailand. It was established in February 17, 1946, by merging Qiongzhou Guild Hall (i.e., Yumin School), Qiong Island Guild Hall, and Commercial and Industrial Association. The aims of the Hainan Association are in touch with friends and exchange of knowledge; organizing activities of charity, culture, and education; promoting sports and legitimate entertainment; and assisting in celebratory and condolatory events. It is also a real estate owner to protect the public properties of Hainan Chinese, mediates disputes, and seeks mutual benefits among members and other legal matters; however, does not involve politics. According to the Association's records, its membership is 1,600 at the lowest point, and 5,000 at the highest point, becoming a leading association of Hainan overseas Chinese in Thailand.

Accession Number:CR05201000