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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 entrance.

Bangkok itself is improving greatly; new roads have been opened and shops and houses are being built. Gambling is controlled and a new system of assessing land has been instituted which provides a substitute for the revenue hitherto derived from the gambling farms. The opium and spirits monopolies are no longer farmed out, but are under Government administration.

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DIRECTORY

H.M. PRAJADHIPOK, King of Siam

ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION, Ltd.,__ The→ Telephs. Main Offices (Bush Lane 3 Lines: Anglo), 5196 (Shipping Office and Godowns, Bangkolem), and 5462 (Saw Mill Office); Cable Ad: Anglosiam. Head Office: 5 and 7, St. Helen's Place, London, E.C. 3; Cable Ad: Anglosiam. Branches: Bangkok, Singapore, Penang, Bombay and Karachi

E. D. Atkins, general manager J. G. Jekyll, signs per pro. A. L. McMyn, do.

R. D. Hempson

J. E. Hart

J. S. Jackson

R. R. Mabson

Saw Mills Staff

J. A. Scott

Forest Staff

A. S. Kinder

G. A. D. Porter J. E. Landray

E. R. Olden

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A. A. Harris

C. A. Feely, forest manager

J. R. Gould

E.G.S. Hartley E. L. Brooke Jones G. Wyga G. Wyga

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

President-Pyha Laksanasut Sunthorn Vice-do. Phya Suvabhat Vichit Hon. Treasurer-P. A. Jeltes Hon. Secretary-L. Puna-Hitanond

BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE-Offices: H'kong. Bank Lane

Chairman-G.. A. C. Preston

Vice-Chairmen W. Fuhrhop and H.

G. Monod Secretary-W. H. Mundie

ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (SIAM), LTD., THE (Incorporated in England), Importers of Oil Fuel, Lubricating Oils and Grease, Kerosene, Motor Spirit, Mineral BANGKOK ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY Turpentine, Candles, Petroleum Jelly and Asphalt-Bantawi; Telephs. 5506-7 (Office) and 5480 (Installation); Cable Ad: Petroatic and Naman (Siamese); Codes: A.B.C. 5th edn., Bentley's (with Oil Supplement) and A.P.C.'s Private

P. H. Swinchatt, branch representative D. McMullin, accountant

CHIENGMAI GYMKHANA CLUB

Committee-A. N. Gould, E. Hutchin-

son and A. C. Pointon

Chairman and Hon. Secretary—R. A.

Ni Hillyer

Hon. Treasurer-E. O'B. Hoare R