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.
What's New
The Annual General Meeting will be held on 24 June at 7pm. This is a particularly important meeting as a new Council will be elected to serve for the next two years. All members are eligible to stand for Council, and we urge you to give it serious consideration. Council meetings are held monthly, usually early evening on the first Thursday of the month. The relevant forms can be obtained from the Society office.
On Friday 12 March the Rebuilding Committee held its second meeting where it explored the redevelopment options open to the Society. On the same day the Society settled the claim with our insurers.
The Library will reopen on 1 April. Thanks to the help of many volunteers cleaning of the library is now nearly completed and it will reopen for normal use on 1st April.
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The latest rebuilding information>>>
MUSIC
View pictures of the tenth concert>>>
LECTURES (all lectures are in English unless otherwise stated)
There are no lectures currently scheduled.
STUDY TRIPS
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24 April 2010 A Visit to Museums and Historical Sites in Nakhon Pathom, U Thong and Suphan Buri Leader: Khun Somlak Charoenpot, Advisor to the Council of the Siam Society Nakhon Pathom: It is one of the most ancient sites in Thailand, and its great monument, Phra Pathom Chedi, is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in the country. U Thong: U Thong National Museum and the remains of the original foundations of some Dvaravati stupas scattered about the modern town and the surrounding countryside. Suphan Buri: Several ruins monuments in the area attest to the town’s ancient origin, notably Wat Palelai with its huge seated and much-restored Buddha. More>>> |
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1 – 4 May 2010 A Study Trip to Nepal: A Visit to the Old Cities of Kathmandu Valley Leader: Khun Euayporn Kerdchouay, Senior Consultant Kathmandu Valley: Spread across an area of 360 square km, the valley is an exotic and fascinating showcase of a very rich culture, art and tradition. Nowhere else in the world can one find a blend of so many monuments and shrines dedicated to both Hindu and Buddhist religions within the same area. More>>> |
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