Misc Museums, Bangkok

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King Prajadhipok

To learn about Thailand's rich history, this might be the best place. This museum is somewhat bland, but the informationj it gives is what makes it good. There are no "big attractions" just the good history lesson.

Details about the lineage of Thailands monarchy and the subsequent rise of resistance against it, are well laid out for all. While some of the photos are not labeled in English, everything else is.

King Prajadhipok was the 76th child and last born son of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

Transportation
Bus no.2, 15, 44, 47, 60 A/C Bus no.39, 44,
79, 511, 512
Saensaep Canal Express Boat service at the Phanfa pier

Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday (including public holidays)
9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Admission fee 40 Bahts

Address: 2 Lanluang Road

Phone: (+662) 2280 3413 , 280-3445-6

Directions: Near the Phanfalilat Bridge

Other Contact: kpm@kpi.ac.th


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Updated By beebah

on March 31, 2005

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Bangkokian Museum

Located in Soi Charoen Krung 43. Exhibits lifestyles of middle-class Bangkokians during World War II (1937-1957). Such as kitchen in the old days, studying equipments, The objetive of the owner of this museum is to show younger generations how hard time their ancestors had back then.. like using of the old style pot to cook rice that needed lot of care and time unlike these days you just push one button on electronic one and wait.

Another objective is to make us realise where we came from, know our root.

Doctor Francis who built this house is an Indian gentleman who lived in Thailand and married Thai lady. He planned to turn this house into a clinic for the poor people so they could come to have a decent treatment without paying any fee, he would do it for help. Unfortunately he passed away too soon. But you can still see medical equipments in the house.. they keep everything.

The area is great. House is very beautiful.

Opening hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 PM

Address: Soi Charoen Krung 43

Phone: 0 2233 7027

Directions: If you off the taxi opposite post office HQ, just walk in the soi about 10 min. The house will be on the right


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By beebah

on July 17, 2004

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Siriraj Hospital, Thonburi

This might be too gross to some people but could be interesting for those who like The X- files stuff

As Thailand's first medical school. Sririraj Hospital has several museums to help medical students with their studies and research.

Museums contain 2,000 exhibits including skeletons, figures of humans and animals, the bodies and organs of Siamese twins, organs, The evolution of life forms from 500 million years ago to the begin-ning of primates, various methods of murder with skeletons and evidence from past murder cases.

The history and development of Thai traditional medicine, the treatment of disease and old age,
Thai herbal medicines, Thai massage, and other disciplines.

And more. Museums are located in Siriraj Hospital

Address: Thonburi

Directions: You can only arrive at the pier if part of a tour. (WangLang or Siriraj Pier) Taxis can take you quite close, but there is a short walk up back alleys to get to the land entry. Worth a look


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Updated By joiedevivre

on September 15, 2002

ABOUT ANOTHER CULTURAL THING NOT TO MISS IN THE CAPITAL

Timely attractions

Bangkok has a host of attractions close by that are suitable for a visit during the rainy season. The Old Clock Museum is an interesting small museum situated North of Vimarnmek Mansion. It houses a fascinating collection of souvenirs and old clocks given to King Rama V and King Rama IX during their trips abroad.

The museum is open form 9.30 am to 3.15 pm every day including weekends and public holidays. Admission fee is 50 baht per adult and 20 baht for students.


	Misc Museums: Royal Barge National Museum

Updated By Rodan44

on December 3, 2004

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Naga Barge at Royal Barge
Museum

On the bank of Bangkok Noi Canal on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River is a large shed that houses the Royal Barge National Museum. Here you will find several of the ornate ceremonial barges used by the royal family for state ceremonies and celebrations. The most important of these is Suphanahong, the King’s personal barge, which was built in 1911 from a single tree and is 46 meters long. It is gilded and covered in intricate carvings, with a pavilion in the center to house the King and his family. Other barges have feature different figureheads on the bow, all taken from Thai mythology, such as Garuda, Naga, and Hanuman.

As impressive as the barges are housed in the museum, they would certainly be all the more spectacular cruising down the Choa Phraya during a ceremony, such as the Royal Kathin ceremony that marks the end of Buddhist Lent in October.

Address: Bangkok Noi Canal, Thonburi

Directions: Best reached by boat. Open daily 10 baht admission charge

Website: www.gothailand.com/bangkok/thingstodo/royal-barges.htm


	Misc Museums: Corrections Museum

By Splint

on December 17, 2003

One of Bangkoks lesser known tourist attractions is the Corrections Museum. It is located in one of the buildings at the front of Romaninart Park on Maha Chia Road (not far from the giant swing). The museum contains actual weapons used for executions, tools of torture used to extract confessions from suspects, articles seized from criminals and photos of before, during and after actual executions. This museum is a grapic display of Thailands barbaric treatment of criminals in times gone by, and is not for everyone but it is very interesting none the less. Admission is free and an english speaking guide will take you on the tour. I did not see this museum appear on any tourist map that I saw.