British intelligence on Siam and mainland Southeast Asia, c. 1887-1948
By: [A. J. Farrington, consultant]
Contributors: British Library. Asia, Pacific & Africa Collections; India Office Records
Publisher: IDC Publishers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Leiden
Language: eng
Format: [microform] /
Number of pages: 302
Subjects: Foreign relations; Sources; Intelligence service
Notes: On microfiche header: British Library APAC.

The collection is from the archives of the Political and Secret Department of the India Office.

British India played an important forward role in British relations with Thailand, not least in countering the perceived threat from French Indo-China. Materials cover British-French policies and attempts to steer local politics into a "favorable" direction. Growing attention was dedicated to countering nationalism and communism in the area. The last set of files and print document the rising influence in Japan, the Second World War, and its immediate aftermath. Classified print and about 100 files drawn from various record groups in the India Office's Political & Secret files.

Guide and EAD finding aid available online.
Table of contents: title: BIM-1. Southeast Asia military reports, 1892-1932; title: BIM-2. Siam (Thailand) political affairs, 1887-1948; title: BIM-3. Siam (Thailand) boundaries, 1894-1945; title: BIM-4. Siam (Thailand railways, 1907-1947; title: BIM-5. Consular tours 1912-1941; title: BIM-6. Siam (Thailand) 2nd World War, 1930-1948.