1 Nung.
2 Sōng.
3 Sāām.
4 Sēē.
5 Hāā.
6 Hōc.
7 Chāyt.
8 Pāyt.
9 Kao.
10 Seep.
11 See-bayt.
12 Seep-sōng.
13 Seep-sāām.
14 Seep-see.
15 Seep-hāā.
16 Seep-hōc.
17 Seep-chayt.
18 Seep-payt.
19 Seep-kao.
20 Y-seep.
21 Y-see-boyt.
30 Sāām-sēēp.
40 See-seep.
50 Hāā-seep.
60 Hoc-seep.
70 Chayt-seep.
80 Payt-seep.
90 Kao-seep.
100 Roy.
DAYS OF THE WEEK.
NAMES OF THE MONTHS.
| Months. | Siamese name. | Literally. |
|---|---|---|
| January | Duan-aij. | 1st. month. |
| February | Duan-jee. | 2d. do. |
| March | Duan-sāām. | 3d. do. |
| April | Duan-see. | &c. &c. |
| May | Duan-hāa. | |
| June | Duan-hōk. | |
| July | Duan-ched. | |
| August | Duan-ped. | |
| September | Duan-kao. | |
| October | Duan-seep. | |
| November | Duan-seebet. | |
| December | Duan-seep-song. |
The Siamese year commences with the first moon in December. At the close of the year there is a grand festival, called the feast of the souls of the dead. At this period also the Siamese propitiate the elements; the fire, the air, the earth, and water. Water is the favourite element. Rivers claim the greatest share in this festival. Rice and fruits are thrown into the stream; a thousand fantastic toys are set afloat on the water; thousands of floating lamps cast a flickering light upon the scene, and the approach of evening is hailed as the season of innocent amusement, as well as of religious duty.
The Siamese affect to bestow great attention upon the construction of their calendar. There is little difference between it and that of the Chinese; and it is very doubtful if they could construct one without the assistance of the latter, which they procure regularly from Pekin. Formerly a Brahman was entertained at court for the purpose of regulating the calendar. That office is now executed by a native of the country, by name Pra-hora.
The Siamese years are divided as below into duodecennial periods, thus:
| Years. | Siamese name. | In English meaning. |
|---|---|---|
| 1st. | Chouat | Rat’s year. |
| 2d. | Cha-lou | Cows’ do. |
| 3d. | Khān | Tiger’s do. |
| 4th. | Thō | Hare’s do. |
| 5th. | Maron | Dragon’s do. |
| 6th. | Maseng | Snakes’ do. |
| 7th. | Mā-mia | Horses’ do. |
| 8th. | Ma-may | Goats’ do. |
| 9th. | Vock | Monkey’s do. |
| 10th. | Ray-ka | Fowls’ do. |
| 11th. | Chō | Dog’s do. |
| 12th. | Khun | Pig’s do. |