The Bangkok Chronicle

The Bangkok Chronicle
8 December 1941 issue of The Bangkok Chronicle
TypeDaily newspaper
EditorSivaram Madhvan
Founded5 September 1939
LanguageEnglish
Ceased publication21 August 1945
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand

The Bangkok Chronicle was the only English-language newspaper in Bangkok published throughout World War II.[1][2][3][4] Its editor was Mr. Sivaram Madhvan.[5][6] The Bangkok Chronicle was banned by the Thai government on 21 August 1945. A few days later, it appeared under the new name Democracy with a new publisher, but the same staff. This newspaper was published from 1 September 1945 until 31 January 1947.[7][8][9]

The Bangkok Chronicle was preceded by The Siam Chronicle that was started in May 1936, renamed The Thai Chronicle in July 1939 until it changed its name again in September 1939 for The Bangkok Chronicle.[10][11][12] Its first editor and director was Phya Prijanusasana.[13][14]

  • The Siam Chronicle, Monday 30 January 1939
    The Siam Chronicle, Monday 30 January 1939
  • The Thai Chronicle, Monday 10 July 1939
    The Thai Chronicle, Monday 10 July 1939
  • Democracy, Monday 10 June 1946
    Democracy, Monday 10 June 1946

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The Bangkok Chronicle". International Coalition on Newspapers. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Toa Will Emerge Victorious From Present War". Syonan Shimbun. 8 January 1944. p. 1. Retrieved 11 November 2021 – via NewspaperSG.
  4. ^ "Dictator Built Monument To Democracy". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. 15 November 1947. p. 5. Retrieved 11 November 2021 – via Trove.
  5. ^ "India Stands At The Crossroads". Syonan Shimbun. 7 April 1942. p. 4. Retrieved 11 November 2021 – via NewspaperSG.
  6. ^ Sivaram, Madvhan (1967). The Road to Delhi. C. E. Tuttle Company. p. 17.
  7. ^ "Chronik 1945 / B. E. 2488". Chronik Thailands by Alois Payer. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Democracy". Library of Congress. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  9. ^ Sangchan, Dangtoi (1976). "Freedom of the press in Thailand" (PDF). North Texas State University, Denton; P.26. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  10. ^ "The Siam chronicle". Library of Congress. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  11. ^ "The Thai chronicle". Library of Congress. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  12. ^ "The Bangkok chronicle". Library of Congress. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  13. ^ "Siamese Newspaper Editor Here". The Straits Times. 2 May 1937. p. 5. Retrieved 4 February 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
  14. ^ "Siamese Editor". The Straits Times. 10 April 1938. p. 13. Retrieved 4 February 2022 – via NewspaperSG.