PHRANAKORN NATIONAL MUSEUM

Location: Thanon Na Phradhatu, Thammasat University side.

Originally was Rattanakosin’s King Rama IV’s private museum before the establishment of “Museum for the People” in the Grand Palace and relocated to the 3 thrones at Bovornsathanmonkala Palace. In the reign of King Rama VII all the palace buildings were made into “Museum for the City” consisting of 3 sections—Thailand History; Thai Arts and Archeology; Fine arts and Ethnology. Some thrones are recognized as a prototype of the outstanding and elegant Thai architecture in Early Rattanakosin.
Open daily from Wednesday— Sunday at 20 baht/Thai and 4Q baht/foreigner. Inside photography is not allowed. Inquiry: Call 02224 1370.

THANON UTAYARN

Location: Buddha Mondhon 4 and 3, Tawee Wattana District.

Thanon Uttayarn or Ak-sa Road as called by the locals was built underthe development project of Buddha Mondhon’s surrounding area to link Buddha Mondhon 4 and 3 together. 90 meters wide and 3,861 long with 979 swan-design lamp posts, Thanon Uttayan was completed and officially open in 1999, recognized as one of Bangkok’s most beautiful roads.

WAT SUTHAT THEPWARARAM RAJAWARAMAHAWIHAN

Location: Thanon Bamrungmuang opposite the Office of BangkokAdministration Authority, Phranakorn District

Established under the royal command of Rattanakosin King Rams I withoriginal name Wat Mahasuthavas, the temple later renamed by King Rama Ill Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of the six significant monasteries of Thailand and recognized as best- planned structure. Enshrined in the vihara is the beautiful Buddha image in the Attitude of subduing Mara Phra Sri Sakaya Muni.
• Open daily for the temple visit between 08.30-21.00 hours and between 09.00-16.00 hours for the Ubosot.

KUKRIT HOUSE

Location: Soi Suanploo

The 5-rai land in the business area of Sathon Tai is home of Thailand’s significant philosopher and the late Prime Minister Mom Rajawong Kukrit Pramoj. The home is made up of two typical Thai houses preserved as if the owner was still alive. The first house keeps history and work of M.R. Kukrit while the second displays his belongings and collections. Open daily between 10.00—17.00 hours.

KLONG BANGKOK NOl

Location: Kwaeng Siriraj, Bangkok Noi District

In the old days, waterways were the Bangkokians’ way of life and still remain part of it in spite of the rapid changes. This is also true for the locals of Thonburi with Bangkok Noi canal—dug under the royal command of Ayuthayas King Chai Raja to shorten the travel distance. Today Klong Bangkok Noi still remains part of their way of life with arts and cultures including temples on both sides as in the past.

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