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Erawan Museum
MuseuMs
In a country with such a rich history and culture,
there are bound to be numerous museums
showcasing Thailand’s past and present.
One of them is the famous Jim Thompson
House in Bangkok, which appeals to those
interested in Thai architecture, the famous
Jim Thompson silk, or the mysterious disap-
pearance of the American founder himself.
Another museum in the capital city is Bangkok
National Museum, which spans many buildings
displaying prominent artifacts on art, furniture,
royal barges and more.
In addition, museums lining the west coast of
Thailand are definitely worth checking out.
Starting up north in Chiang Mai, the Chiang
Mai National Museum displays artifacts from
the Lanna Kingdom and teaches visitors about
the educational and economic developments of
the city.
Moving down to mid-west of Thailand is
Kanchanaburi, where you can find three
well known museums. The Thailand-Burma
Railway Centre details the history of the Thai- more than 300 unique collections of strange,
Burma Railway, also called the Death Railway,
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“In a country with such
a rich history and culture,
there are bound to be
numerous museums
showcasing Thailand’s
past and present.”
constructed during World War II, which re-
sulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands
of prisoners and labourers. To learn more about
the labourers during the construction of this
railway, do visit the JEATH War Museum and
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. At both these
exhibits, you will experience a haunting,
yet moving journey.
As you travel further south to the lively island of
Phuket, you will find an interactive museum that
encourages some fun photography. The Phuket
Trickeye Museum is full of art that is 2D but
looks 3D, making for an entertaining afternoon
of trying to figure out how it’s possible, while
taking pictures to show others that it is.
For a more star-studded experience, head
to Madame Tussaud´s in Bangkok or Louis
Tussaud´s Waxworks in Pattaya to capture a
few snaps with wax statues of famous actors,
athletes and political and historical figures.
While in Pattaya, also check out the Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! Odditorium which exhibits
shocking and beautiful things.
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