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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Editor | John Marshall |
| Founded | 6 October 1888 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | November 1891 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
The Siam Mercantile Gazette was an English-language weekly newspaper published in Thailand from 6 October 1888 until November 1891.[1][2][3][4][5] Its proprietor and manager was Mr. Richard Götte and its editor was Mr. John Marshall.[6][7] On 1 October 1891, Mr. J.J. Lillie became editor of the newspaper. On 19 November 1891, Mr. Richard Götte was found guilty of disseminating a libel upon Mr. Bethge, the Director-General of Siamese Railways, by means of two articles which appeared in the issue published on 24 October 1891.[8] The Siam Mercantile Gazette was succeeded by the Siam Free Press.[9][10][11]
