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]

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 also published.[8][9]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "A New Paper for Bangkok". The Straits Times. 17 July 1893. p. 3. 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. ^ "Siam News". The Straits Times. 18 January 1906. p. 8. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  4. ^ "Untitled". The Siam Observer. 11 May 1918. p. 8. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via D-Library, The National Library of Thailand.
  5. ^ Warren, James A. (2013). "Gambling, the State and Society in Thailand, C.1800-1945". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  6. ^ Sangchan, Dangtoi (1976). "Freedom of the press in Thailand" (PDF). North Texas State University, Denton ; P.16 (19). Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  7. ^ Thompson, Virginia (1941). "Thailand The New Siam". The Macmillan Company ; P.789. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Directory for Bangkok and Siam". Bangkok Times Press Ltd. ; P.340. 1914. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  9. ^ "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.