Bangkok

Bangkok, in what is now Thailand, initially had mail service to the rest of the world via the British Consulate beginning about 1858. From about 1876, Straits Settlements stamps were used since mail was routed through Singapore.  File:Bangkok 4c.A.webp 
 * In 1882, Straits Settlements stamps were used cancelled with a BRITISH CONSULATE BANGKOK oval with the British arms.
 * Also beginning in 1882, Straits Settlements stamps were overprinted with a "B" in two types, narrow and wider, the latter scarce. There are also forgeries. Beginning in 1883, stamps were cancelled with a BANGKOK cds.
 * Thailand/Siam joined the UPU in July 1885 and Bangkok stamps were withdrawn.

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