The Siam Society under Royal Patronage was founded in 1904 in cooperation with Thai and foreign scholars to promote knowledge of Thailand and its surrounding region.
The Society premises on Asoke Montri Road in Bangkok house a library that has a unique collection including manuscripts and rare books. The Kamthieng House, a precious example of northern Thai architecture, houses a folk museum. Study trips are made to historical sites, cultural events, and nature sites in all corners of Thailand and overseas. Lectures are organized several times a month on a wide range of topics. The Journal of the Siam Society and the Natural History Bulletin are published annually and distributed free to members. The Society also publishes scholarly books; stages performances of music, dance, and drama; hosts exhibitions and conferences; and is involved in projects of cultural preservation.
Today, the Siam Society has a membership drawn from a broad spectrum of Thais and foreigners, and continues to operate as a non-profit organization dedicated to its founding cause.
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What's New
Read how the Bangkok World newspaper reported the opening of the new Society library back in 1962 here>>>.
A new Spirit House donated by the Siam Society's members was dedicated on 15 May. View pictures of the ceremony>>>
THE LIBRARY has acquired more new books. See the list of June acquisitions>>>.
MUSIC
22 July 2009 (Wednesday) 7.00 p.m. The third in a programme of ten monthly "Music at the Siam Society" concerts. This month's concert is Thai Classical Music, with Pong Lang. More>>>
View pictures of the first concert>>>
View pictures of Taiko Drum>>>
View pictures of the second concert>>>
LECTURES (all lectures are in English unless otherwise stated)
There are no lectures currently scheduled.
STUDY TRIPS
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4 – 9 July 2009 A Visit To Historical Sites And Museums In Myanmar (Yangon, Mandalay, Mingun and Bagan) Leader: Khun Euayporn Kerdchouay, Senior Consultant More>>> |
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18 – 19 July 2009 A weekend with Khun Bilaibhan Sampatisiri in Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Samut Songkhram Provinces Leader: Mrs. Bilaibhan Sampatisiri, Vice President and Chairperson of the Travel Committee On Saturday, we will visit PASAYA textile factory in Ratchaburi province. Then we will proceed to Phetchaburi province to visit Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace). Our Sunday programme includes touring and wine tasting at the Siam Winery, Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Amphawa Floating Market. More>>> |
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15 - 26 October 2009 A Cultural Tour of the Kingdom of Spain Leader: Mrs. Bilaibhan Sampatisiri, Vice President and Chairperson of the Travel Committee More>>> |
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