The Siam Observer

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 W. A. G. Tilleke and G. W. Ward.[2] It ceased publication in early 1933 due to financial reasons.[3][4][5]

The Siam Observer
11 January 1916 issue of The Siam Observer
TypeDaily (except Sunday) newspaper
Founded1 August 1893
LanguageEnglish
Ceased publication1933
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand

A weekly edition entitled The Siam Weekly Mail for subscribers abroad was published.[6]

See also

References

  1. "A New Paper for Bangkok". The Straits Times. 17 July 1893. Retrieved 14 November 2021 via NewspaperSG.
  2. 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.
  3. Warren, James A. (2013). "Gambling, the State and Society in Thailand, C.1800-1945". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. Sangchan, Dangtoi (1976). "Freedom of the press in Thailand" (PDF). North Texas State University, Denton ; P.16 (19). Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  5. Thompson, Virginia (1941). "Thailand The New Siam". The Macmillan Company ; P.789. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  6. "Chronik B. E. 2471 / 1928-04 - 1929-03 (Rama VII.)". Chronik Thailands by Alois Payer. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  • The Siam Observer (pdf files (1916, 1917 and 1918)). Bangkok: National Library of Thailand. 2021.
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