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principal shops, is lighted with electricity. The last census of the population of Siam was taken in July, 1929 (no separate figures were prepared for Bangkok itself). (General figures given under Siam).
The average mean temperature at Bangkok is 82°. The hottest months are February, March and April, when the highest temperature recorded in the shade averages over 100°. The lowest temperature averages 61° Fahr.
The harbour and island of Koh-si-chang, which lie some 20 miles from the bar and about 50 miles from Bangkok, are places of importance. The harbour, formed by a strait of sea running between islands, offers a fine.anchorage for vessels loading rice and teak. The largest ships can load there. A lighthouse aids vessels to make the
ntrance.
DIRECTORY
H.M. PRAJADHIPOK, King of Siam
ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION, LTD., THE, Teak Concessionaires, Rice and Pro- duce Merchants, Agents for various Shipping and Insurance Compan- ies, and numerous Manufacturers- Bangkok, Siam. Head Office: London. Branches: Bangkok, Singapore, Penang, Bombay and Karachi
E. D. Atkins, general manager J. G. Jekyll, signs per pro. A. L. McMyn, do.
Proprietors of
The Bangkok Saw Mills
APOTHECARIES'
HALL, Chemists and Druggists-73 and 75, New Road; Teleph. 5199; Cable Ad: Apothall; Code: Bentley's
ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (SIAM), LTD., THE (Incorporated in England), Importers of Oil Fuel, Lubricating Oils and Grease, Kerosene, Motor Spirit, Mineral Turpentine, Candles, Petroleum Jelly and Asphalt-Bantawi, Bangkok, Siam; Telephs. 5506-7 (Office) and 5480 (In- stallation); Cable Ads: Petroatic and Naman (Siamese); Codes: A.B.C. 5th edn., Bentley's (with Oil Supplement) and A.P.C.'s Private
G. B. Adams, branch repres.
ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES, &c.
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, Siam, French Laos, British Shan States to the North and the Tai sections of South China- Cable Ad: Bibles
Agency Secy.-Rev. R. O. Franklin
ASSUMPTION ASSOCIATION, THE (late A. C. O. B. A.), Established 1903-901, Wind- mill Road
BANGKOK ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY
CHIENGMAI GYMKHANA CLUB
Committee-W. Bain, P. A. R. Barron, R. A. N. Hillyer, E. W. Hutchinson and J. A. Rus-ell Chairman and Hon. Secretary-R. A.
N. Hillyer
Hon. Treas.-E. W. Hutchinson
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SIAM
MOTOR INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SIAM
NEILSON HAY'S LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB-Teleph.
588
ROYAL PUBLIC
Windmill Road
HEALTH INSTITUTE
SIAM SOCIETY (Founded 1904), For the Investigation and Encouragement of Arts, Science and Literature in relation to Siam and Neighbouring Countries
BADMAN & Co., HARRY A., Naval, Military and Civil Tailors, Court Dressmakers, Furnishers, Upholster- ers, Outfitters and General Stores- Cable Ad: Badman; Codes: A.B.C. 5th and 6th editions, and Bentley's