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“...returns,
775,701 tons were exported. The export in 1901 amounted to
684,924/. tons, valued at 3,484,263/., an increase of 270,380 tons
and 1,258,793/. over 1900.
There was but little trade in European rice at the beginning
of the year, but a very good demand for China and Singapore.
Prices were from 80 to 85 ticals(80 ticals equal 4/. 12s. 6c/.) per coyan
(about 24 cwt.) for best Nasuan (garden rice) and 70 to 76 ticals
for poorer qualities. Supplies were heavy up to the beginning
of April, the mills having in March almost more than they could
handle. Prices went down at the end of May on the arrival of
supplies from the north, but rose towards the end of June,
reaching the maximum in July. The high rates were maintained
until nearly the end of the year. wucg
The year was on the whole an excellent one for the miller.
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“...BANGKOK.
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brewing and the manufacture of starch. The bulk of the best
Nasuan75 is re-exported to South America. There are at present
some 23 rice mills in the Bangkok district.
The returns of the custom-house give the export of teak as Teak-
amounting to 43,735 tons, valued at 240,864?., which is 1,526 tons
and 83,884?. less than in 1900. In addition to this there were
61,461 bundles of teak shingles of a value of 2,762?.
According to information supplied, however, by a leading firm
engaged in the trade the exports were considerably larger than in
1900, and amounted to 50,408 tons. This amount was divided
amongst the following destinations :
Country. Quantity.
India. Tons. 20,043
Europe .. .. 13,157
Hong-Kong.. 11,145
Singapore .. 3,084
J apan . 1,064 922
Shanghai ..
Saigon .. 776
Colombo 217
Total .. 50,408
The custom-house figures give the export to India as amounting
to 15,556 tons only. Whichever of the two figures is nearer the
mark, there is no doubt that...”
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“... to the Bangkok shipping trade.
The post and telegraph department generally has given rise
to many well founded complaints from merchants and others
during the year.
Both the tramways and the electric lighting of Bangkok are
now run by the Siam Electricity Company, a Danish concern,
from the same power station. Some miles of new tram line
was opened during the year and is doing extremely well. Further
extensions are still talked off. Electric lighting is now general
in Bangkok, as well as in mills, public buildings and private houses,
and on the roads. There has been a considerable demand for
electric ceiling fans, which are being supplied to most of the chief
buildings and many private residences. The Palace has recently...”
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