The Siam Observer Explained
| The Siam Observer |
| Type: | Daily (except Sunday) newspaper |
| Foundation: | 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
- Timeline of English-language newspapers published in Thailand
- List of online newspaper archives - Thailand
External links
- Book: The Siam Observer . National Library of Thailand . Bangkok . 2021 . English . pdf files (1916-1918) .
Notes and References
- News: A New Paper for Bangkok . . 17 July 1893 . 3. NewspaperSG . 2021-11-14.
- Web site: Twentieth century impressions of Siam : its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources. Wright. Arnold. 1908. Lloyd's Greater Britain Publishing Company, Ltd. ; P.295 . 2021-11-07.
- News: Siam News.. . 18 January 1906 . 8. NewspaperSG . 2022-10-25.
- News: Untitled. The Siam Observer . 11 May 1918 . 8. . 2022-10-25.
- Web site: Gambling, the State and Society in Thailand, C.1800-1945. Warren. James A.. 2013. Taylor & Francis . 2021-11-17.
- Web site: Freedom of the press in Thailand. Sangchan. Dangtoi. 1976. North Texas State University, Denton ; P.16 (19) . 2021-11-14.
- Web site: Thailand The New Siam. Thompson. Virginia. 1941. The Macmillan Company ; P.789 . 2021-11-26.
- Web site: Directory for Bangkok and Siam. 1914. Bangkok Times Press Ltd. ; P.340 . 2022-10-11.
- Web site: Chronik B. E. 2471 / 1928-04 - 1929-03 (Rama VII.) . Chronik Thailands by Alois Payer . 2021-11-14.
