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Signing of the Burney Treaty
- When
- 20 June 1826
- Where
- Bangkok
Henry Burney and King Rama III signed the treaty in Bangkok in June 1826, ending royal trade monopoly and acknowledging Siamese claims over northern Malay states.
The treaty was signed at Bangkok in June 1826, with one source dating the signing to 20 June 1826. It ended three centuries of royal monopoly, allowing British private trade. It acknowledged Siamese claims over Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu, and Patani, though these states were not represented in negotiations. The agreement significantly impacted royal court revenue.
Sources
- Burney Treaty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-03
- Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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