Defunct newspaper in Bangkok, Thailand
The Siam Observer 11 January 1916 issue of The Siam Observer
Type Daily (except Sunday) newspaper Founded 1 August 1893 Language English Ceased publication 1933 Headquarters Bangkok , Thailand
The Siam Observer was the first English-language daily newspaper in Thailand when it was published on 1 August 1893 .[ 1] It was founded by Mr. W. A. G. Tilleke and Mr. G. W. Ward.[ 2] As of January 1906 and May 1918, its offices were located on the Oriental Avenue.[ 3] [ 4] It ceased publication in early 1933 due to financial reasons.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
A weekly edition entitled The Siam Weekly Mail for subscribers abroad was also published.[ 8] [ 9]
See also
References
^ "A New Paper for Bangkok" . The Straits Times . 17 July 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 14 November 2021 – via NewspaperSG.
^ Wright, Arnold (1908). "Twentieth century impressions of Siam : its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources" . Lloyd's Greater Britain Publishing Company, Ltd.; P.295. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Siam News" . The Straits Times . 18 January 1906. p. 8. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
^ "Untitled" . The Siam Observer . 11 May 1918. p. 8. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via D-Library, The National Library of Thailand .
^ Warren, James A. (2013). "Gambling, the State and Society in Thailand, C.1800-1945" . Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 17 November 2021 .
^ Sangchan, Dangtoi (1976). "Freedom of the press in Thailand" (PDF) . North Texas State University, Denton; P.16 (19). Retrieved 14 November 2021 .
^ Thompson, Virginia (1941). "Thailand The New Siam" . The Macmillan Company; P.789. Retrieved 26 November 2021 .
^ "Directory for Bangkok and Siam" . Bangkok Times Press Ltd.; P.340. 1914. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Chronik B. E. 2471 / 1928-04 - 1929-03 (Rama VII.)" . Chronik Thailands by Alois Payer. Retrieved 14 November 2021 .
External links
The Siam Observer (pdf files (1916-1918)) . Bangkok: National Library of Thailand. 2021.