Siamese– British Treaty of 1855
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:treaty
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
reduced the threat of colonization
strengthened the position of King Mongkut |
| gptkbp:consequences |
set a precedent for future treaties
increased Western presence in Southeast Asia influenced Siam's foreign policy decisions shifted Siam's trade focus towards the West |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Anglo-Siamese_relations
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
introduction of Western education
Westernization of Siamese society influence on Siamese law |
| gptkbp:date |
1855
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Amity_and_Commerce
established formal relations between Siam and Britain |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
increased British influence in Siam
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
1856
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| gptkbp:focus_area |
gptkb:Siam
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
reflects the dynamics of imperialism
considered a turning point in Siam's foreign relations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
colonial expansion in Southeast Asia
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first modern treaty of Siam
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siamese– British Treaty of 1855
|
| gptkbp:impact |
led to modernization efforts in Siam
opened Siam to British trade influenced later treaties with France and the United States |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
Siamese courts could not try British subjects
allowed British merchants to operate freely extraterritoriality for British citizens reduced tariffs on imports |
| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent treaties with Western powers
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:King_Mongkut Siamese government |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Thai
English |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bangkok
|
| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:Sir_John_Bowring
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
most favored nation clause
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_1826
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| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:purpose |
establish trade relations
|
| gptkbp:result |
reduction of tariffs
extraterritorial rights for British subjects |
| gptkbp:signatories |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Siam |
| gptkbp:significance |
marked the beginning of modern diplomacy for Siam
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_1868
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:King_Mongkut
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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