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The National Museum is one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. There are collections of artifacts found in all parts of the country. Because the museum is slightly out of the way it is relatively untouristed for such a good museum.
6 buildings make up the National Museum. The first building, on the left as you come in past the entrance, is the Sivamokhapiman Hall. This contains the galleries of Thai history and prehistory. This includes perhaps the museum's star exhibit, the Inscription No. 1 from the Sukhothai era. Supposedly written by the great King Ramkhamhaeng himself, it is regarded as the Thailand's first work of literature. It describes the greatness and prosperity of the Sukhothai kingdom, and the benevolence of the King.
Opposite here is Buddhaisawan Chapel (sometimes known as Wat Buddhaisawan). It was built in 1787, shortly after the founding of Bangkok and contains a very revered Buddha image, the Phra Buddha Sihing. The story of this tells of it floating to Thailand from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), but it is generally thought to have originated in Sukhothai. Identical images are also found in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Chiang Mai. It remains unknown which one is the genuine original.
Entry to the museum is 40B. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 09.00am to 4.00pm, though tickets can only be bought until 3.30pm. Photography is not allowed. Leave a Comment Phone: (+662)224-1404,224-1333Directions: A short walk north along Sanam Luang from the Grand Palace.Website: www.thailandmuseum.com
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