Bangkok attractions: Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai), Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratcha Woravihara, Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchawora Vihara, Kudi Charoen Phat, Tonson Mosque, Khun Luang Rit Narongron Museum, Wat Sai Area Wat Nang Rajaworawihan Wat Nang Nong Woravihara. Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai) Photo credit: sarakadee.com It was an old community since the Ayutthaya period. Khlong Bang Luang was a part of Chao Phraya River until there was canal dredging in the Ayutthaya period between 1534-1546. It became a canal the same as Khlong Bangkok Noi and Khlong Chak Phra. Photo credit: bkknowconnect .com The other name of Khlong Bangkok Yai is Khlong Bang Luang that comes from the nobleman who moved to live near Khlong Bangkok Yai that is near the Thon Buri, the new capital in Somdet Phra Chao Taksin period. Villagers called it Khlong Bang Ka Luang and shorten the name to Khlong Bang Luang and we can see the ways of old life such as one--floor homes and old temples in this area. Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort Photo credit: ข่าวสด The fort was built before the palace. It was formerly named Wichayen after Chao Phraya Wichayen (Constantine Phaulkon), the Greek who closely served King Narai of Ayutthaya. Phraya Wichayen was the one who begged the King to build the fort as a defensive measure against Hollanda marine force. When King Taksin ascended the throne, he built the palace near the fort, and renamed it as 'Wicahi Prasit Fort', where he later was executed. The palace became the residence for many generations of Chakri dynasty royal family. In King Rama V's period, the palace became Royal Thai Naval Academy. In 1955, Royal Thai Navy renovated the palace to be the Royal Thai Navy
Bangkok attractions: Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai), Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratcha Woravihara, Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchawora Vihara, Kudi Charoen Phat, Tonson Mosque, Khun Luang Rit Narongron Museum, Wat Sai Area Wat Nang Rajaworawihan Wat Nang Nong Woravihara. Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai) Photo credit: sarakadee.com It was
Museums are places you will find the history, artifacts, knowledge and other interesting things about those local cultures. Some of them are niche and unique representing an interesting story about one aspect of a subject or culture. In Bangkok, there are many Bangkok museums exhibiting the local culture, the history of Thailand and unique perspectives about subjects. Here is a list of Bangkok museums that will be helpful for you to choose which museum to visit. Siriraj Medical Museum. Photo credit: http://boonbudnet.com/ Bangkok National Museum It is located in the area of the Bowonsathan Mongkok Palace or Wang Na (The Front Palace) in the first reign. It is the museum that displays Thai national history, art history and archaeology since the primitive age to the Rattanakosin period. Furthermore, there are art works expressing ethnology such as ancient objects, gold ornaments, silver ornaments, ancient cloth, actor's mask, grand shadow play, and royal chariot. This museum is very special because the exhibition buildings are ancient remains including the throne hall and palace. The Phuddhisawan Throne Hall is the architecture in the first reign of which Phra Phuddasihing, and an ancient stature of Buddha with Lanka has been placed there. Furthermore, there are beautiful mural paintings, small throne halls, Thai pavilions such as Sala Longsong, Sala Mookkamat, Mangala Pisek Throne Hall, Eak-alongkod Throne Hall, Patihan Tassanai Throne Hall, all of which reflect the uniqueness of the Rattnanakosin Period. Remark: The museum is located close to the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha which is within a short walking distant. Thus, for those travelers who plan to visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha, this museum will go well with your itinerary. Location: Na Phra That Rd., adjacent of the Thammasat University, opposite to the Sanam Luang. Open: Wed-Sun 09.00
Museums are places you will find the history, artifacts, knowledge and other interesting things about those local cultures. Some of them are niche and unique representing an interesting story about one aspect of a subject or culture. In Bangkok, there are many Bangkok museums exhibiting the local culture, the history of Thailand and unique perspectives
