Bangkok Recorder (Thai) 1865-1867

The Bangkok Recorder began to be published in a second phase between 1865 and 1867, two decades later than the first phase and under more liberal conditions. It was written and published by Dr. Dan Beach Bradley and N. A. McDonald.

• Language & Format: The Thai-language edition was produced alongside its English counterpart, making it one of the earliest regularly printed Thai newspapers. It used a two-column layout and was physically smaller than the English version. The first English editions contained a small number of Thai language articles but after a few months the newspapers were separated into monolingual English and Thai editions.

• Content & Context: The Thai edition shared local news, commentary, and general topics with its readers during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), when Siam was engaging more with Western ideas. Although it provided information about current events and broader subjects> Financial difficulties and mixed reception among subscribers led to its eventual end in early 1867.

• Legacy: The Bangkok Recorder laid the foundation of modern Thai journalism and public discourse. As one of the earliest sustained Thai-language newspapers, it introduced regular news reporting, editorials, and the idea of print as a medium for social debate to a Siamese readership. It helped familiarize Thai society with Western concepts of journalism, rational inquiry, and public opinion during the period of reforms under King Mongkut (Rama IV), promoting Western science and education, expanding diplomacy and trade, supporting printing and the press, and starting administrative reforms that helped preserve the country’s independence. Although short-lived, the newspaper set important precedents in language, format, and intellectual openness that influenced later Thai publications and marked a transition from traditional court chronicles to modern mass communication in Thailand.

Project Notes

• The text is reproduced as faithfully as possible including archaic spellings, a few typos and (where practical) some unusual typesetting. It is possible there may be some mistakes in the transcription that weren’t caught in proofreading. Contact me if that’s the case.

• Text lines are reproduced as per the original newspaper with line breaks, hyphenation etc as originally published.

• Some parts of the text are illegible in the source material due to age/condition of the document. These parts are instead represented with […] in this online version.

• The Thai Lunar dates on some editions are incorrect. Corrections are provided in the listings below.

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The dates below are presented as the Gregorian and Thai Lunar Calendar dates as printed in the newspaper. Where a third date is also given, it is either the complete Thai Lunar date (from where only a month is printed in the newspaper) or the correct date where it had been miscalculated.

Index

1865

• March 1st, 1865 - เดือน ๖ ขึ้น ๗ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๔ ขึ้น ๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๖)
  Distinction between official Sanskrit and common Thai names / Historical geography and canal excavation in Bangkok area / Evolution of official and common names for the capital / Discrepancies between written spelling and spoken pronunciation / Scientific calculation of Earth’s circumference and diameter / Proposed plans for railway construction in China / General Sherman’s campaign in the American Civil War / Capture of Savannah and Confederate resources by Union / Editorial policy separating Thai and English editions / Scope of international news and general knowledge content / Subscription rates and ownership of The Bangkok Recorder

• March 16th, 1865 - เดือน ๔ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๕ (เดือน ๔ แรม ๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๖)
  Early European fear of the Atlantic Ocean / Quest for Eastern wealth driving exploration / Columbus’s conviction in a spherical earth / Queen Isabella financing Columbus’s 1492 voyage / Discovery of San Salvador and Native Americans / Columbus’s subsequent misfortune and burial history / America named after Vespucci, not Columbus / Bhutan’s geography, economy, and British war / Japanese justice regarding murdered British officers / Rapid expansion of the United States Navy / Effectiveness of the Union coastal blockade / British analysis of American ironclad warships

• April 1st, 1865 - เดือน ๕ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๕ ขึ้น ๖ ค่ำ ปีชวด จ.ศ.๑๒๒๖)
  History of American independence and territorial expansion / Nevada’s geography, mining resources, and population growth / Union victory at Fort Fisher during Civil War / Appointment of new American Consul to Bangkok / Union naval pursuit of Confederate raiders in Asia / Progress on Transatlantic and global telegraph networks / Expansion of petroleum discoveries and railway infrastructure / Devastating cyclone destruction and death toll in Calcutta / Cholera and smallpox outbreaks in Singapore and India / Bank robbery in Hong Kong and Penang riots / Nile drought causing grain shortages in Egypt / Rice market prices in China and Hong Kong

• April 15th, 1865 - เดือน ๕ แรม ๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Early exploration and discovery of the Americas / Spanish conquest of Mexico and indigenous resistance / First circumnavigation of the globe by ship / Geography and population statistics of Western nations / British versus French colonial strategies and ambitions / French imperial expansion in Mexico and Cambodia / High newspaper circulation and literacy in America / United States military strength and tax revenue / Regional updates on public health and trade / Discovery of a white elephant in Siam / French diplomatic pressure on Siamese-Cambodian treaties / Purpose and subscription details of The Bangkok Recorde

• May 1st, 1865 - เดือน ๖ ขึ้น ๗ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  History of Mexico and French military intervention / Siam and France treaty regarding Cambodia status / Regulations on French alcohol imports and taxation / Canal excavation project for agriculture and transport / Critique of using gambling to fund infrastructure / Obituary of Robert Hunter and alcoholism warning / Local crime statistics and police arrest reports / Market prices for commodities in Bangkok trade / Updates on American Civil War and victories / Underground transportation developments in Western cities / Travels and health updates of American missionaries / Printing press services and newspaper subscription details

• May 15th, 1865 - เดือน ๖ แรม ๖ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Scientific explanation of electricity and lightning rods / First aid methods for lightning strike victims / Disputes over French treaty and alcohol trade / Moral condemnation of alcohol consumption and sales / Obstructions and hazards in Bangkok waterways / Traffic congestion problems in local canals / Police raids on illegal opium smuggling dens / International news on wars and foreign politics / Safety warnings regarding steamship boiler explosions / Weekly report of local crimes and arrests / Market prices for commodities in Chinese ports / Shipping movement lists and printing advertisements

• June 1st, 1865 - เดือน ๗ ขื้น ๘ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Origins and customs of Native American tribes / Scientific explanation of atmospheric pressure and weight / Philanthropy for higher education institutions in Bombay / Advocacy for modern education and languages in Siam / French infrastructure and school developments in Saigon / Warning against physical and moral evils of alcohol / Report on steamboat collision with Royal barge / Police investigation into burglary and stolen goods / Public safety hazards caused by river fishing traps / Reception of Siamese Consul visiting from Singapore / Brightness and photographic utility of magnesium light / Current market prices and local crime statistics

• June 16th, 1865 - เดือน ๗ แรม ๘ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๗ แรม ๘ ค่ำ ปีฉลู จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗)
  Scientific principles of air pressure and water pumps / Confederate surrender ending the American Civil War / Assassination details of US President Abraham Lincoln / Legal disputes involving theft and foreign consuls / Public notices regarding bankruptcy and lost property / Technical specifications and crew of British warships / Police reports on local arrests and crimes / Market prices for commodities in Bangkok and China / International shipping logs and export cargo manifests / Anecdote concerning President Lincoln’s personal Christian faith / Maritime schedules of ship arrivals and departures

• July 1st, 1865 - เดือน ๘ ขึ้น ๘ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Principles of air pressure and weather forecasting / Assassination of President Lincoln and Booth’s capture / Fall of Richmond and Confederate Army retreat / Lives of Siamese Twins in North Carolina / Manufacturing processes of American machine-made watches / Biography and rise of President Andrew Johnson / Funeral procession and mourning for President Lincoln / Comparison of Western progress versus Eastern tradition / Local police reports on theft and crime / Market prices for local and export commodities / Bangkok commercial advertisements and shipping schedules / Critique of Papal authority and modern progress

• July 22nd, 1865 - เดือน ๘ แรม ๑๒ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๘ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ ปีฉลู จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗)
  Explaining chemical elements and composition of air / Anatomy and blood circulation of the human heart / Religious influence and illiteracy in Southern Italy / Historical overview of early British civilizations / Siamese skepticism regarding American Civil War stability / Editorial defense of American democratic government / Celebration of American Independence and abolition / Personal reflections on missionary life in Siam / Reports on local fires and criminal activities / International updates on US Civil War aftermath / News concerning Royal Family births and deaths / Issues with counterfeit currency and monetary reform

• August 7th, 1865 - เดือน ๙ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Corruption disputes regarding iron taxation monopolies / Slavery as primary cause of American Civil War / Private funding for new public canal construction / Moral opposition to lottery financing public works / Local rice farming reports and weather conditions / Commodity price lists for Bangkok and China / Piracy attacks threatening regional maritime trade routes / International political updates and financial bankruptcy reports / Detailed account of Jefferson Davis’s capture / Public consultation on tolls versus lottery funding / Arrivals and departures of international merchant vessels / Newspaper subscription rates and printing service advertisements

• August 21st, 1865 - เดือน ๙ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Anatomical explanation of heart function and blood circulation / Scientific experiments regarding oxygen, fire, and respiration / Legal dispute regarding tax collection and corruption / Trade statistics for Singapore, Penang, and Burma / Editorial critique on Buddhist bans against cattle slaughter / Discovery of camphor trees and petroleum utility / Public complaints about canal traffic and congestion / Rumors of Chinese rebellion and government censorship / Impact of US Civil War on international finance / Analysis of American national debt and economic recovery / Commercial shipping movements and commodity price lists / Advertisements for printing services, books, and merchants

• September 9th, 1865 - เดือน ๑๐ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Historical wars between English kings and Danes / Promotion of temperate societies and abstaining from alcohol / Legal disputes over teak logging in Chiang Mai / Royal proclamation regarding rice export and taxation / Proposal to replace lead coins with copper currency / Diplomatic conflict involving the French Consul and King / Critique of legal judgments regarding tax farmers / News of disasters and politics in China / Provincial reports on weather conditions and rabies / Market prices for international trade commodities / American Civil War aftermath and British national debt / Shipping intelligence and newspaper subscription details

• September 20th, 1865 - เดือน ๑๐ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Government policies on currency and combating counterfeiting / Clarification of rumors regarding Thai-French relations / Adjusting coconut taxes to encourage agricultural planting / Debates regarding corruption in tax collection systems / Reports of extortion and abuse at checkpoints / Historical accounts of the American Civil War / Post-war American politics and abolition of slavery / Updates on European politics and technological inventions / Asian natural disasters causing regional food shortages / Development of Bangkok dry dock infrastructure / Commercial market prices for various commodities / Moral fables regarding greed and resignation

• October 5th, 1865 - เดือน สิบเบ็ด ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๑๑ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๓๔๘)
  King Alfred’s military victories and wise governance / History of wars between England and America / US Consul establishes diplomatic relations with Siam / Educational lessons on oxygen, nitrogen, and chemistry / New chemical methods for extracting gold from ore / Criticism of corrupt tax collectors and defending royalty / Reports on rebellions in China and Japan / Moral condemnation of the government opium trade / Praise for Bangkok’s improved roads and public safety / Commercial advertisements for shipping, docks, and goods / Editor refuses to print Buddhist religious texts / Traditional cures for rabies and termite prevention

• October 19th, 1865 - เดือน สิบเบ็ด แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๑๑ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ ปีฉลู จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗)
  Explaining the American Constitution and government structure / Medical explanation of human blood circulation system / Debate on Western education threatening Buddhist beliefs / King Mongkut’s Royal Kathin ceremony activities / Christian missionary refusal to worship Buddhist idols / Reports on cattle theft and local corruption / Improvements to Sampeng market road infrastructure / Shipping intelligence and international commodity market prices / Diplomatic dispute during the King’s birthday celebration / Advertisements for new dry dock and printing services / Promotion of Western science over Buddhist tradition / Subscription details and purpose of the newspaper

• November 3rd, 1865 - เดือน ๑๒ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Encouraging modern education and foreign language learning / Translation of US Constitution and legislative procedures / Comparative debate defending Buddhism against Christian criticisms / Population statistics for Burma and international regions / Observations on religious practices in Japan and Ceylon / Parable urging Siam to adopt modern technology / Royal decrees naming new Bangkok canals and roads / International reports on disasters, wars, and shipping / Scientific method for calculating distance of thunderstorms / Advertisement for new Bangkok Dock Company services / Current market prices for various local commodities / Miscellaneous anecdotes about longevity and animal encounters

• November 18th, 1865 - เดือน ๑๒ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Critique of Buddhist merit-making versus public utility / Theological arguments for Christianity over Buddhism / Western prosperity attributed to Biblical teachings / Historical accounts of Spanish conquests in America / Natural history description of lions and behavior / Market price lists for Penang and Bangkok trade / Updates on Siamese Twins and British cattle plague / Advertisement for Bangkok Dock Company engineering services / Movements of diplomats and foreign residents in Bangkok / Shipping intelligence regarding vessel arrivals and departures / Scientific facts about ocean depths and population statistics / Editorial policy explained through a donkey fable

• December 4th, 1865 - เดือน ๑ แรม ค่ำ ๑ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  US Congressional powers and constitutional laws / Narrative of British officers hunting lions / Defense of Christianity regarding national progress / Public complaint about theft by nobility / Commercial market reports on Asian commodities / News regarding Chinese rebellions and piracy / US foreign policy regarding French intervention / Proposals for infrastructure and abolishing lottery / Obituaries for foreigners and Thai royalty / Christian marriage customs and wedding announcement / Advertisement for new Bangkok ship dockyard / Use of hot air balloons in warfare

• December 18th, 1865 - เดือน ๒ ขึ้น ค่ำ ๑ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  US Constitutional law and civil rights / Christian principles versus Western secular behavior / Maritime safety and steamship fire disasters / Valuation and authentication of precious gemstones / Global missionary activities and religious growth / Western banking systems and financial institutions / Agricultural reports and regional crop yields / Advancements in medicine and scientific inventions / International news and foreign political leaders / Commercial shipping and trade logistics reports / Legal ethics and local judicial complaints / Printing services and educational book sales

1866

• January 1st, 1866 - เดียน ยี่ ขึ้น สิบ ห้า ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  United States presidential election and constitutional laws / Natural history and behaviors of wild animals / Global trade reports and international commodity prices / Local market rates for Siamese agricultural goods / Moral fables teaching wisdom and social conduct / Foreign military conflicts and regional piracy updates / Diplomatic efforts to open Japanese trade ports / Royal births and significant state ceremonies in Siam / Obituaries of royal family members and missionaries / Theological debates regarding the Bible and science / Editorial announcements and local commercial shipping logs / Public health news and medical historical achievements

• January 17th, 1866 - เดือน แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ (เดือน ๓ ขึ้น ๑ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗)
  Thai royal hierarchy and ceremonial traditions / State patronage of diverse religious faiths / King’s scientific views on celestial phenomena / Local crime and judicial corruption reports / Public morality and social scandal accounts / Global spread of cholera from Mecca / Naval piracy incidents in Asian waters / International trade and opening of Japan / Mourning for the Second King’s passing / Fluctuating market prices for regional commodities / Development of maritime infrastructure and services / Registry of international ship movements in Bangkok

• January 31st, 1866 - เดือน ๓ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Royal ceremonies and lineage of Chakri dynasty / Modern technology for canal dredging and infrastructure / Bangkok maritime trade and rice export market / Historical site documentation through early European photography / Social issues and legal corruption in provinces / International political tensions and conflicts in China / Regional commodity prices and global trade data / Growth of modern ship maintenance and dry-docks / Debates between Christianity and traditional Eastern beliefs / Reports on maritime accidents and violent mutinies / Western social influence and community news events / Newspaper administration and royal patron subscription lists

• February 15th, 1866 - เดือน ๔ ขึ้น ค่ำ ๑ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Proper legal petitioning instead of public shaming / Corruption and bribery within provincial legal systems / Criticizing royal public drunkenness for social reform / Promoting clean urban architecture and riverside aesthetics / Diplomatic tensions involving the French Consul Aubaret / Maritime technology enhancing regional trade and travel / Infrastructure development through new docks and dredging / Reports on international commodity prices and shipping / Global political updates from Ireland to Japan / Western religious perspectives on Ireland’s social challenges / Challenges of managing newspaper subscriptions and payments / Didactic fables promoting empathy and honoring loyalty

• March 1st, 1866 - เดือน ๔ แรม ค่ำ ๑ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ - เดือน ๔ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  Royal topknot ceremonies across different reigns / History of English kings and clergy / Reports of piracy in local waterways / Criticism of ineffective criminal justice system / International news updates via telegraph reports / Market price fluctuations for global commodities / Massive gold mine discovery in Montana / Post-Civil War US politics and rights / Advocating for press freedom and transparency / Commercial shipyard services and property auctions / Detailed shipping logs for Bangkok port / British socio-economic news and public health

• March 17th, 1866 - เดือน ๔ แรม ค่ำ ๑ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗ - เดือน ๕ ขึ้น ๑ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๗
  History of English Monarchy and Danish Invasions / Scientific Proof of Earth’s Shape and Geography / Infrastructure Development and Modernization in Siam / Regional Rebellions in China and the West / Piracy Threats to Maritime Trade in Asia / Market Prices for Global Trade Commodities / Royal Activities and Legislative Changes in Bangkok / Legal Abolition of Slavery in the United States / Modern Maritime Services and Ship Dock Operations / Exploration and Archaeological Journeys in Cambodia / Local Security Concerns and Criminal Activity Reports / International Shipping Logistics and Port Activity

• April 29th, 1866 - เดือน ๖ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  History and procedures for appointing foreign consuls / Legal limits regarding foreign flags and protection / Maritime security and battles against Chinese pirates / Plans for regional railways and telegraph networks / Local banditry and concerns for public safety / Royal reforms allowing citizens to submit petitions / Current market prices for regional trade goods / Commercial services for ship repair and construction / Exploration and preservation of the Angkor Wat / Recent urban fires and public safety warnings / Urban development of new roads and markets / Social events and moral lessons through fables

• May 15th, 1866 - เดือน ๖ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘ - เดือน ๗ ขึ้น ๑ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  English royal history and power struggles / Life and inventions of George Stephenson / Legal rights and status of international consuls / Importance of translating international law for Siam / Mutiny and tragic disaster on passenger ships / Diplomatic relations between Siam and foreign nations / Global political conflicts and international news updates / Royal ceremonies and local events in Bangkok / Crime and social issues in local communities / Market commodity prices and international trade records / Development of modern shipping and repair facilities / Promotion of literature and educational journals

• May 29th, 1866 - เดือน ๗ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  History of British monarchy and political power / Development of steam locomotives and modern railways / Public skepticism toward early technological innovations / Advancements in civil engineering and industrial safety / Moral lessons taught through classic animal fables / Critique of astrology and traditional superstitious beliefs / Detailed economic reports on global trade prices / Reports of piracy and corrupt government officials / International news regarding political conflicts in Asia / Growth of industrial shipping infrastructure in Bangkok / Maritime dangers caused by crew intoxication and negligence / Legal reforms implemented for better social governance

• June 12th, 1866 - เดือน ๗ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘ - เดือน ๗ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Political struggles and succession in European monarchies / Ancient history of the Assyrian and Nineveh empires / Biblical accounts of human creation and global dispersion / Royal justice and legal fairness in Siamese society / Commercial advertisements for modern products and services / Moral fables providing ethical guidance for daily life / Comparative study of agricultural methods and tool innovation / Commemoration of the lives of significant political leaders / Developments in Bangkok’s international maritime industry / Market commodity prices and trade logistics reports / Cultural education regarding geography and foreign customs / Military conflicts and diplomacy during the Crusades era

• June 27th, 1866 - เดือน ๘ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  English monarchy power struggles and legal foundations / Local law enforcement failures regarding bandit activities / Economic burden and corruption in salt taxation / Modernizing agricultural practices with foreign technical tools / International political tensions in Europe and America / Scientific geography of world oceans and climates / Market price reports for regional trade goods / Obstacles and disputes in local canal navigation / Diplomatic relations and foreign naval ship arrivals / Steamship maritime accidents and emergency rescue efforts / Advocating for national mapping and geographic exploration / Promotion of modern commercial services and advertisements

• July 12th, 1866 - เดือน ๘ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Noble servants involved in river theft crimes. / Debating dredging river mouths for maritime trade. / International scientific discoveries and medical theories. / Chronicles of English history and territorial wars. / Addressing corruption in local opium law enforcement. / Global statistics on mail and transportation technology. / Foreign assassination attempts on world leaders. / Diplomatic relations between Siam and European nations. / Commodity price updates and international market news. / Legal disputes involving sailors and foreign treaties. / Social events and local boat racing competitions. / Advertising modern industrial services and new shops.

• July 27th, 1866 - เดือน ๘ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘ - เดือน ๘/๘ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Natural intelligence and cooperative animal behavior. / Physical consequences of extreme sleep deprivation. / Distinguishing animal instinct from human intelligence. / Utilizing surplus crops as alternative fuel. / British history involving royal power and war. / Scientific technology assisting in criminal investigations. / Early law enforcement techniques across borders. / Medical advice for treating and preventing cholera. / Business ethics and integrity in local trade. / Industrial progress in maritime shipping and docks. / Human longevity and observations on elderly health. / Moral lessons through traditional fables and metaphors.

• August 11th, 1866 - เดือน ๘ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘ - เดือน ๘/๘ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Promoting cleanliness to prevent cholera in Bangkok / Government roles in maintaining urban sanitation systems / War updates from Europe via the telegraph / Expanding telegraph networks through Thailand and Singapore / British royal history and historical power struggles / Lifestyles and survival in the Earth’s frigid zones / Tensile strength measurements of metals and materials / International market prices for rice and commodities / The Prince of Chiang Mai’s visit to Bangkok / Maintaining religious discipline and reporting monk misconduct / Solving commercial disputes and reporting local thefts / Extreme weather and famine reports from India

• August 27th, 1866 - เดือน ๙ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘ - เดือน ๙ แรม ๑ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Ethical professional behavior and social patience / Moral parables regarding honesty and greed / Social warnings against the consumption of alcohol / Historical narratives of English royal successions / Comparisons of global climates and industry / Systemic corruption within the labor tax system / Unfair exploitation by monopolistic tax farmers / Crime reports and identifying local thieves / Global news via new telegraph technology / Shipping logs and current market commodity prices / Religious missions and conduct of the monkhood / Advertisements for modern services and imports

• September 9th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๐ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  New military technology impacting European warfare / Global political updates from London and America / Geographical comparisons of Nile and local rivers / Social reform petitions regarding polygamy in India / Historical chronicles of English and French royalty / Personal disputes publicized through the printing press / Judicial corruption and bribery in criminal cases / Economic issues within the tax farming system / Infrastructure challenges in new canal construction projects / Political instability and royal rebellion in Burma / Editorial defense of public media and criticism / International shipping schedules and local commercial news

• September 24th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๐ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Cholera origin and spread through human travel / Phonetic methods for teaching English to Thais / Succession and conflicts in British royal history / Siam’s modern healthcare facilities and foreign praise / Geography of world continents and colonial territories / Discovery and chemical properties of quinine medicine / Industrial sugar mill production and canal infrastructure / Criticism of corruption and legal system exploitation / Missionary efforts to spread Christianity in Chiang Mai / International laws regarding political asylum for refugees / Export shipping data and commodity market prices / Judicial ethics and debate over bribery allegations

• October 9th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๐ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  New fireproof gunpowder storage using glass powder / Military rifle advancements between Britain and Prussia / Completion of the Atlantic telegraph cable system / Historical accounts of British kings and rebellions / Violent political rebellion and conflict in Burma / Medical explanations for causes of poisonous fevers / Market price reports for commodities in Asia / Diplomatic updates on European treaties and power / Missionary efforts and pirate suppression in China / Shipping logistics and trade movements from Bangkok / Lessons for learning basic English conversational phrases / Moral parables regarding the dangers of stubbornness

• October 24th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๑ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Political unrest and instability in Burma / Burmese trade restrictions and economic pressure / English monarchy and religious reform history / Legal disputes involving illegal liquor trade / Corruption among local Siamese provincial officials / Advancements in global communication and technology / International conflicts and shifting European powers / Modernization and industrial changes in Bangkok / Local criminal activities and public security / Commercial trade and commodity price tracking / Moral fables and traditional social lessons / Tensions between foreign powers and locals

• November 7th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๑ แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Geopolitical shifts in 19th-century European nations / Military and naval statistics of global powers / American natural resources and infrastructure expansion / Historical religious conflicts within the British monarchy / British colonial governance and treaties in India / Public health warnings and social regulations abroad / Technological modernization and infrastructure within Siam / Regional diplomatic relations and conflicts in Asia / Geography and cultural history of Hawaii islands / Global commodity prices and maritime shipping reports / Proposed social reforms regarding marriage and polygamy / Scientific advancements in mapping and civil engineering

• November 22nd, 1866 - เดือน ๑๒ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  French diplomatic tensions and Kra Canal rumors / British colonial expansion and rule in India / Political history and succession of English monarchs / Negative social impacts of state-sponsored gambling / A religious miracle saving a prisoner’s life / The history and cultural changes in Hawaii / Bangkok maritime trade and international shipping news / King Mongkut’s royal travels and temple ceremonies / Global news reports via the international telegraph / Legal justice and corruption in Siamese provinces / Progress in book printing and local literature / Moral fables regarding animal and human intelligence

• December 7th, 1866 - เดือน ๑๒ แรม ๑๕ ค่ำ ปี ขาล อัฐ ศก จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Judicial ruling against corrupt port officials / Historical rise of the Prussian Empire / Reporting gang violence and local robberies / British civil war and monarchical shifts / Infrastructure development and elite land monopolies / International laws regarding public transport routes / Logistics for the royal funeral ceremony / Global telegraph updates and foreign conflicts / Maritime trade and shipping logistics records / Market price fluctuations for regional commodities / Scientific warnings about alcohol health risks / Socioeconomic reports from Nakhon Si Thammarat

• December 22nd, 1866 - เดือน อ้าย ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ ปี ขาน อัฐศก จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Infrastructure development and modernization in Bangkok / British colonial administration and education in India / Legal disputes regarding liquor taxation and corruption / Trader grievances over unfair boat tax collection / Impact of maritime privateers during American warfare / International political developments and global conflict reports / Modernizing Bangkok through iron bridges and technology / Economic trade logistics and shipping industry updates / Diplomatic tensions between foreign consuls and Siam / Advancements in global undersea telegraph cable technology / Internal civil strife and power struggles in Burma / Local social news and community legal announcements

1867

• January 5th, 1867 - เดือน อ้าย แรม ๑๔ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Hawaii religious transition and idol destruction / Royal influence on Thai religious reform proposals / Legal disputes over corruption and tax collection / Animal intelligence in solving local theft cases / Historical account of English monarchy and succession / Impact of advanced artillery on naval warfare / Christian missionary expansion to Northern Thailand regions / Financial difficulties facing the Bangkok Recorder publication / Shipping records and international commerce in Bangkok / Commercial announcements for various local business services / Birthday celebrations for high-ranking Thai government officials / Moral parables regarding obedience and personal consequences

• January 20th, 1867 - เดือน ยี่ ขึ้น ๑๕ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  European monarchy and political succession struggles / Global current events reported via telegraph / Corruption and misconduct within royal service / International maritime trade and shipping logistics / Diplomatic relations and treaties with Western powers / Modernization of domestic infrastructure and transport / Economic data on local and regional commodities / Legal disputes involving foreign consuls and press / Moral fables promoting ethical social conduct / Territorial management and border survey efforts / Regional news of conflict and disasters / Local commercial advertisements and business updates

• February 16th, 1867 - เดือน ๓ ขึ้น ๑๒ ค่ำ จ.ศ.๑๒๒๘
  Arrival and reception of American warships / Siam’s diplomacy versus Burma’s territorial loss / Regional trade and fluctuating rice prices / Global political updates via international telegraphs / Technological progress in European military weaponry / Austrian diplomatic mission to Asian monarchs / Conflicts regarding press freedom and censorship / Libel trial between Bradley and France / Observations of remarkable global natural phenomena / Royal funerals and traditional state ceremonies / Expansion of international steamship trade routes / Financial closure of The Bangkok Recorder

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