Historical
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Historical
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Historical
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a sovereign state, Thailand boasts a glorious and eventful
past. Our ancient cultural treasures are preserved to such
an extent and honoured in so many ways for you to gain a rare
appreciation of history without the stuffiness of textbooks.
Thailand’s historical monuments encompass all parts of the
country. The two most important defining elements of the past,
the Monarchy and Buddhism, are still highly revered and give
colour to life today in royal and religious rites, festivals
and other enduring traditions.
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Historical
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City
Pillar Shrine
The
City Pillar Shrine contains a wooden pillar erected by King
Rama I in 1782 to represent the founding of the capital.
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Grand
Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
The Grand Palace consists of several buildings with different
styles of architecture. Wat Phra Kaeo is renowned as the most
beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. More
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Royal
Barges Museum
The Royal Barge Museum houses several
royal barges used in Royal ceremonial processions on the river.
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Vimanmek
Mansion
This three-storey European style mansion
is the biggest golden teakwood building in the world with 31
exhibition rooms in total. Several other buildings in the compound
are also worth visiting. Most of them display a variety of artefacts
and precious art objects. More
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Joe
Louis Theatre
It is the only place in Thailand to view
hun lakhon lek, a Thai traditional puppet show, the
last surviving art of its kind in the country.
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Jim
Thompson's House
This remarkable Thai-style wooden house,
once belonged to the late Mr. Jim Thompson, an American silk
entrepreneur, is now a museum displaying Mr. Thompson's splendid
collection of Asian artefacts and antiques.
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Khamthieng
House
An authentic northern Thai teak house
was moved from Chiang Mai to Bangkok to keep a specimen of the
Lanna Thai style architecture for the younger generations. On
display are equipment and tools used daily by farmers and fishermen
in the North. More
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King
Prajadhipok Museum
The neoclassic building displays the royal
regalia and personal effects of King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)
and photographs, documents and films concerning the King's life
and the two historic events, in which the King played a leading
role. More
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National
Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery exhibits both
classical and contemporary arts of renowned Thai artists. His
Majesty King Bhumibol's oil paintings are also displayed. More
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National
Museum
It is the largest and most comprehensive
museum in Southeast Asia. It contains an 18th century palace
and a group of well-designed buildings, housing Thailand's artistic
treasures from prehistoric to contemporary.
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National
Theatre
The theatre features performances of khon,
a Thai mask dance drama and lakhon, another type of Thai classical
dance drama staged by Sisuk Nattakam Group of the Fine Arts
Department. More
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Suan
Pakkad Palace
Moved from Chiang Mai in 1952, Suan Pakkad
Palace consists of five traditional Thai houses overlooking
a beautiful garden. The palace displays works of art, antiques
and everyday objects such as perfume bottles, betel-nut boxes
and musical instruments. More
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Thailand
Cultural Center
This is an ideal place to view all forms
of cultural performances, both national and international. The
centre has a hall featuring a permanent exhibition on the history
of the Thai people, their lifestyles and culture.
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The
Queen's Gallery
Established in August 2003 in response
to the gracious wish of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen's
Gallery provides a permanent home for the exhibition of a wide
range of Thai visual arts especially paintings and sculpture.
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| Chiang
Mai |
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Chiang
Mai National Museum
The
museum houses a collection of Lanna Thai works of art, ancient
Buddha images and war weapons.
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Hilltribe
Museum
A large collection of handicrafts, costumes, ornaments, household
utensils, agricultural tools and other objects as well as various
informative displays concerns the life, culture, traditions
and beliefs of each of the major hilltribes in Thailand. More
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Bhubing
Palace (Royal Winter Palace)
The palace stands further up the mountain 6 km. from Wat Phra
That Doi Suthep. Its landscaped gardens are decorated with a
plenty of colourful and exotic flowers. More
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Khruba
Siwichai Monument
It is situated at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain, built to
honour a most revered monk who led the local people to construct
the road up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in 1935. More
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Twin
Royal Pagodas
The Twin Royal Pagodas were built to contain the Buddha's relics
by the Royal Thai Air Force in commemoration of the 60th birthday
of Their Majesties The King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively.
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Wiang
Kum Kam
It is an ancient town founded by King Mengrai in the late 13th
century.
The main historical remains are found in several temples located
in the compound. More
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Wiang
Tha Kan
The ruins of an ancient walled city include a pagoda and the
foundations of the vihara, built of bricks and laterites. Most
of the relics are Buddha images made of sandstone and clay.
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Muang
Kung Earthenware Village
Various kinds of earthenware, both in traditional and modern
styles, are made and sold here in large quantities.
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Ban
Thawai Woodcarving Village
It is a well known centre that has specialised in the preservation
of the skills of woodcarving. Its exquisite woodcarving features
a diversity of exotic indigenous styles such as Lanna, Chiang
Saen, Burmese, Chinese and Tibetan.
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Ban
Rai Phai Ngam Cotton Weaving Village
It is where cotton cloth woven in the old style has long been
produced. At present the weavers' central gathering place is
the home of the late National Artist, Mrs. Saengda Bansit, who
had imparted her knowledge about the weaving process to the
villagers. More
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Bo
Sang Umbrella Village
View young women in traditional costumes hand-paint silk and
cotton umbrellas in various animal and floral designs. There
are also craft shops selling various northern Thai handicrafts.
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San
Kamphaeng Cotton & Silk Weaving Village
This famous village is the major production centre of Thai silk
and cotton.
The good quality fabrics are woven by local folk on traditional
wooden looms and are available in a wide variety of patterns.
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King
Mengrai Statue
Many tourists visit this monument, a bronze statue of the founder
of the Lanna Kingdom to pay their respects to the ancient king
and to have photos taken as souvenirs. More
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Chiang
Saen Museum
The museum, located near the old city
walls, is famous for its invaluable Buddha images and artefacts
of the Chiang Saen Kingdom which flourished in the 11th and
12th centuries. More
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Doi
Tung Royal Villa
The villa is a 2-storey building neatly
designed in northern Thai and Swiss chalet styles of architecture.
The Palace has continued to draw many visitors to admire its
beautiful gardens, especially during the cool season.
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| Hua
Hin |
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Hua
Hin Railway Station
This is one of the oldest railway stations
in Thailand. Its unique feature, the red and white pavilion
formerly served as the Royal Waiting Room, was renovated and
moved to be settled at Hua Hin Railway Station.
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Klai
Kangwon Palace or the Summer Palace
Built in 1926, the palace consists of
three Spanish-style mansions overlooking the sea. Besides the
beautiful ornamental gardens, the palace also features a shell
museum. Presently, it is the residence of His Majesty the King.
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Hua
Hin Arts & Crafts Centre
Located on Naepkhehat Road, it showcases
works of art including paintings, sculptures, Thai folk handicrafts
and antiques. More
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Wa
Ko
After accurately predicting the date and
time of a solar eclipse, King Rama IV, observed the natural
phenomenon together with his royal children, the British Governor
of Singapore and some other foreign guests. Now the area has
become a site of King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology.
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| Phuket |
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Old
Buildings
The Sino-Portuguese style mixed with modern
constructions form the unique identity of the town of Phuket.
These hundred-year-old buildings can be found along Thalang,
Deebuk, Phang-nga, Yaowarat and Krabi roads. More
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Monument
of the Two Heroines
The monument comprises two statues of
women standing side by side which were the two heroine sisters
of Phuket -- Thao Thep Krasattri and her sister Thao Si Sunthon.
The sisters courageously rallied islanders to repel Burmese
invaders in 1785. More
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Thalang
National Museum
Built in a southern architectural style,
the museum exhibits the Battle of Thalang, the way of life,
culture and history of Phuket and the South. There is also an
exhibition of antiques, ancient artefacts and remains discovered
on the Andaman Coast. It is an ideal place for history-oriented
tourists.
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Saphan
Hin Mining Monument
It was built in 1978 to commemorate the
first metal ore-dredger used in Thailand, introduced by Australian
Captain Edward Thomasmile in 1909. With the large ground in
this area and shady pine trees, it is frequented by townspeople
in the evening. More
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| Samui |
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Ban
Lamai Cultural Hall
Serving as a folk museum, it houses many objects used by local
people in the past. They are earthenwares, household utensils,
hunting weapons and equipment used in coconut planting. More
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