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 a fingerprint instantly countersigned by two witnesses shall be equivalent to the affixation of a signature.

The provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of section 9 of this Code shall not apply to the witnesses who are required to give signatures according to section 1656, 1658, or 1660.

When a Siamese subject is to make a will in a foreign country, his will may be in a form provided by the law of the country where it is to be made or in a form provided by the law of Siam.

When the will is to be made in a form provided by the law of Siam, the powers and duties of a district commissioner under sections 1658, 1660, 1661, 1662, and 1663 shall devolve upon the following person, namely—

a Siamese diplomatic or consular official acting within the scope of his powers; or

any official empowered by the law of such foreign country to make an evidential record of any information notified.