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Department of Post and Telegraph, New Road Bangkok. During King Prajadhipok's reign,
modern technology was introduced to improve the telegraphic system in Siam.

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During King Prajadhipok's reign, the telephone service started in 1907 was expanded due to
popular demand. Enabling calls to be made to provinces near Bangkok. Preparations were
initially made in 1929 for an automatic telephone system, the operation of which was fully
realized in 1937.

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On 1 August 1926, Navy Wireless Telegraph Stations in Bangkok and Songkla came under
jurisdiction of The Post and Telegraph Department. Modern transmitters enabled faster commu·
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On 25 February 1931 , the King's speech to attendants at his Coronation Anniversary Ceremony
at Amarindra Hall, Grand Palace was broadcasted. This was the first programme broadcasted
from Phya Thai Palace, the first broadcasting station under the management of the Ministry of
Commerce and Communication.

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King Prajadl1ipok had the idea of a democratic system of government for Siam. For
such a system to work effectively, His Majesty considered public education the most essential.
He therefore paid great intention to the Kingdom's educational activities. The policy was to lose
no time in providing education for a greater number of people.

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King's Scholarship students in the Philippines, 1 April 1932.

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The Junior Cadet School and Senior Cadet School were merged into one: The Royal Military
Academy, with its syllabus and regulations revised. Government school included military training
in their syllabus.