The Siam Observer
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.pdf-1_page-0001.jpg) 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
[edit]- Timeline of English-language newspapers published in Thailand
- List of online newspaper archives - Thailand
References
[edit]- ^ "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
[edit]- The Siam Observer (pdf files (1916-1918)). Bangkok: National Library of Thailand. 2021.