Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok
The museum building is in the Bang Khum Phrom Palace, a former royal residence of HRH Prince Boriphat Sukhumphan, the 33rd son of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn).
The museum building is in the Bang Khum Phrom Palace, a former royal residence of HRH Prince Boriphat Sukhumphan, the 33rd son of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn). After 1932, the palace was used as a governmental office for a certain period, until 1945 when it became the headquarters of the Bank of Thailand. The Bank of Thailand Museum was established in 1982, accommodating 14 rooms on two floors. The first floor focuses on the history of Thai currency since the first century, while the second floor focuses on the 60-year old history of the Bank of Thailand.
Hours
Sun
Closed
Mon
9:30
16:30
Tue
9:30
16:30
Wed
9:30
16:30
Thu
9:30
16:30
Fri
9:30
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Sat
Closed
Bank of Thailand Museum and Nearby Sights on Map
King Rama VI Statue
Located in front of Lumphini Park, the statue was sculpted by Professor Corado Feroci, an Italian sculptor that in Thailand is better known as Silpa Bhirasri
Numthong Gallery
This art gallery shows works of some of the hottest upcoming Thai artists
King Rama V Equestrian Statue
The entrance to the Dusit Palace is a gigantic motorway with the statue of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn) riding a stallion right in the centre
Dusit Palace
The Dusit Palace is a large complex of 13 royal residences and few other buildings built by King Rama V on Rattanakosin Island in the early 20th century
King's Birthday Celebration Arc
This Chinese-style ceremonial gate is located at the Odeon Circle
Dusit Zoo
The zoo is a good destination for families and children with animals such as giraffes, zebras, deer, hippos, elephants and tigers
Wat Benchamabophit
The newest of Bangkok's famous temples, this unique wat has been constructed during the reign of King Rama V
Press Museum
The Thai Press Museum traces the development of the press and journalism from the times of absolute monarchy to the present day through exhibits with wax models working on them
Suan Dusit Art Gallery
Suan Dusit Art Gallery is located inside Suan Dusit Rajabhat University in the Dusit district
