Journal of the Siam Society (JSS)

About JSS

The Journal of the Siam Society (JSS) publishes original articles of a scholarly nature, in English, on Thailand and neighbouring countries in a wide range of disciplines including archaeology, epigraphy, history, ethnology, religion, language, literature, art and architecture, and performing arts. 

Published continuously since 1904, it has become one of the leading scholarly publications in South-East Asia with its international outlook and articles of enduring value.

The Honorary Editor and Managing Editor of the JSS are appointed members of the Council of The Siam Society and edit the JSS with the help of an appointed, international editorial board.

The JSS is currently published twice a year; No. 1 January–June and No. 2 July–December. It is provided to members of The Siam Society, partner libraries and other institutions, and is available for sale to non-members (please send an email to: pinthip@thesiamsociety.org)

JSS is a peer-reviewed journal and listed on the SCOPUS database of academic journals, which enables contributors to gain credits for themselves and their university’s ranking. Acceptance into SCOPUS entails JSS being listed on the Thai Journals Online website where you will now find the most up-to-date information including recent and future issues, information for contributors and more.

Article Submission

Editorial matters and manuscripts can be emailed to Nicolas Revire, Managing Editor, JSS at: journal@thesiamsociety.org.

Editorial Team

  • Honorary Editor: ML Pattaratorn Chirapravati
  • Managing Editor: Nicolas Revire
  • Associate Editor: Gregory Kourilsky
  • Senior Consultant: Chris Baker
  • Text Editor: Leedom Lefferts
  • Layout Designer: Naphatsnan Revire

Editorial Board

  • Ian G. Baird (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  • Thanida Boonwanno (Chulalongkorn University)
  • Alison Carter (University of Oregon)
  • Chotima Chaturawong (Silpakorn University)
  • Christian Lammerts (Rutgers University)
  • Paul Lavy (University of Hawai‘i)
  • Tamara Loos (Cornell University)
  • Michel Lorrillard (EFEO)
  • Paul McBain (Thammasat University)
  • Stephen A. Murphy (SOAS‒University of London)
  • Nithi Nuangjamnong (Naresuan University)
  • Melody Rod-Ari (Loyola Marymount University)
  • Nora Taylor (School of the Art Institute of Chicago)
  • Émilie Testard (INALCO)
  • Trent Walker (University of Michigan)
  • Thissana Weerakietsoontorn (Ramkhamhaeng Univ.)

Notes for Contributors

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Latest Issue

JSS Volume 114 No. 1, 2026

Single copies are available at THB 1,000 / USD 150
(includes air mail for shipping overseas and shipping in Thailand)

For inquiries please email: pinthip@thesiamsociety.org

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JSS Subscription Rate

The Siam Society Members: Free (on request).
Non-member individuals: USD 32 (per year/volume).
Institutions: USD 150 (per year/volume).

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