![]() The Siam Times, November 24, 1864 | |
Type | Weekly newspaper |
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Editor | John Hassett Chandler |
Founded | 28 July 1864 |
Language | English |
Ceased publication | December 1865 |
Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
The Siam Times was the first English-language newspaper ever published in Thailand on 28 July 1864 . [1] [2] [3] [4] It was founded by John Hassett Chandler who was the second consul of the United States of America ever posted to Thailand and a tutor to Prince Chulalongkorn hired by King Mongkut after the English governess Anna Leonowens left her position teaching English to the palace children. [5] [6] [7] [8] The newspaper was discontinued in December 1865. [9]
![]() The Siam Times, November 24, 1864 | |
Type | Weekly newspaper |
---|---|
Editor | John Hassett Chandler |
Founded | 28 July 1864 |
Language | English |
Ceased publication | December 1865 |
Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
The Siam Times was the first English-language newspaper ever published in Thailand on 28 July 1864 . [1] [2] [3] [4] It was founded by John Hassett Chandler who was the second consul of the United States of America ever posted to Thailand and a tutor to Prince Chulalongkorn hired by King Mongkut after the English governess Anna Leonowens left her position teaching English to the palace children. [5] [6] [7] [8] The newspaper was discontinued in December 1865. [9]