Bangkok Attractions
9.Kamthieng House Museum
Located in the garden of the Siam Society on Sukhumvit Road Soi 21 (Asok), this newly renovated and refurbished 200-yearold northern Thai-Lanna-style wooden house contains a collection of traditional tools and implements used by Northern Thai farmers and fishermen.
It is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. The admission fee is 100 baht. Tel. 0 2661 6470-7 Website: www.siam-society.org
10.Bangkok Dolls Museum
Located at 85 Soi Ratchataphan (Soi Mo Leng), off Ratchaprarop Road, the museum houses an interesting collection of handmade Thai and foreign dolls. Bangkok Dolls have also won several awards for their miniature creations.
The museum is open daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with free admission, except for Sunday and national holidays.
Tel. 0 2245 3008 Website: www.bangkokdolls.com
11.Museum of Imaging Technology
Located in the same building with the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, this is the first camera and photograph museum established in Thailand and Asia. Historic photographs and imaging equipment, as well as its
technological evolution are on display. Modern photographic arts, techniques and printing technology are also exhibited. Admission fee is 100 baht and the museum is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..
12.Siriraj Museum
Siriraj is one of Bangkok’s most prestigious hospitals. It has another claim to fame, its Forensics Museum, a little chamber of horrors. Among several other museums, the best ones to see are the Museum of Criminology and the Museum of Anatomy. Here the visitor can meet Si Oui, or rather his embalmed body. This serial killer had the appalling habit of eating a victim’s liver. Now he stands forever in a glass case, defiant to the end. The bodies of various other criminals, the embalmed corpses of
suicides, the victims of hideous accidents and murders are also on display. There are photographs of the results of accidents as well.
In the Museum of Anatomy, visitors can see embalmed legs, arms, internal organs and organs of malformed humans. If this is not enough, move on to the Museum of Parasitology. The museum is fascinating, but only for those who have a very strong stomach. Entry to the Siriraj Museum is free and it is open from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on weekdays. Website: www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/bangkoknoi/
13.National Science Museum
The astonishing geometric architecture of the National Science Museum attracts not only children but also adults for its entertaining combination of science and technology. The museum provides both education and entertainment, along with exhibits of technological advancements in agriculture by local Thais. The museum is divided into two halls: Hall I is about scientific knowledge, and nature from around the globe is on display in Hall II. Admission for each hall is 50 baht per adult, or two for
60 baht. Children under 12 get in free. Open from Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Tel. 0 2577 9999 Website: www.nsm.or.th
14.Science Centre
Situated near the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) on Sukhumvit Road, this exhibition centre houses an interesting aquarium, computer world, a planetarium, as well as many devices created for fun and education. The science centre consists of two sections. The first is the Bangkok Planetarium where you can explore the stars and sky. Open on Monday, Tuesday at 11.00 a.m. / 2.00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday at 10.00 a.m. / 11.00 a.m. / 1.00 p.m. / 2.00 p.m.The second part is the science exhibition centre. Open Tuesday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The admission fee for adults is 40 baht and 10 baht for children.
15.Lumphini Park
The largest park in Bangkok is considered the “green lung” of the city. It is situated between Wireless and Ratchadamri Roads. Lined with trees and shrubs, many paths run through the park, and an artificial lake lies in the centre, where boats can be rented. For Thais and visitors, it is an attractive place to visit and relax. In the morning, joggers use its many paths for keeping fit, and many Thai-Chinese people come here to do Tai Chi. There are restaurants within the park and plenty of places to find
a cool drink. Entrances to the park are at all four of its corners. Admission is free, and it is open from 5.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
16.Suan Luang Rama IX Park
Opened in 1987 on the east side of Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuk) is this 200-acre botanical garden, Suan Luang Rama IX Park. It was built to commemorate the 60th birthday of King Rama IX. Here is a haven of peace and quietness, beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees where you can enjoy some pristine moments. The admission fee is 10 baht and the park is open from 5.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Tel. 0 2328 1972, 0 2328 1395 Website: www.suanluangrama9.or.th
