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 of every denomination, Gold and Silver in bars or ingots, and Gold Leaf, may be imported free; but manufactured Articles in Gold and Silver, plated-ware, and diamonds or other precious stones, must pay an import duty of three per cent.

The said Royal Commissioners, at the request of Mr Parkes, and in conformity with the intent of the 8th Article of the new Treaty, agree to the immediate establishment of a Custom House, under the superintendence of a High Government Functionary, for the examination of all goods landed or shipped, and the receipt of the Import and Export Duties due thereon. Thy further agree that the business of the Custom House shall be conducted under the Regulations annexed to this Agreement.

Mr Parkes agrees with the said Royal Commissioners, that whenever the Siamese Government deem it to be beneficial for the country to impose a single tax or duty on any article not now subject to a public charge of any kind, they are at liberty to do so provided that the said tax be just and reasonable.

It is stipulated in the 4th Article of the Treaty, that "British subjects coming to reside at Bangkok, may rent land and buy or build "houses, but cannot purchase lands within a circuit of 200 Sen (not more than 4 miles English) from the City walls, until they shall have "lived in