Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, (Lattuce Farm Palace), Bangkok
The
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum or Lettuce Farm Palace Museum
is the first museum in Thailand, opened in 1952, one of
the must-see tourist attraction in Bangkok. The palace was
the residence of the prince Chumbhotpong Paripatra's family.
Suan Pakkad Palace is located on 6 rai (2.4 acre) on Ayudhya
Road, 5-10 minutes walk from Phayathai BTS sky-train station.
There are groups of 8 traditional Thai houses (one of houses
is nearly 500 years old) in Suan Pakkad Palace, surrounded
by beautiful garden. There are so many interesting things'
showing in the museum. For example, Thai musical instruments,
find arts and painting, Lvory, image of Buddha from 14th
century AD. , old silverware and glassware, Terracotta sculptures
from Sukhothai era, Khon, the classical masked dance, Ban
Chieng Artifacts (3600 BC. - 200 AD.), "Kao Kung Bayam"
the royal barge, and much more.
Going to Suan Pakkad Palace Museum is quite
easy, the best way to get here is getting the BTS sky-train
to Phayathai Station and the museum is just 5-10 minutes
away by walk.
Open hours : daily - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admission Fee : 100 Baht
Nearby tourist Attraction : Victory Monument, King Power
Duty Free Shop (Downtown)
Location : Bangkok
Type : Museum, Palace, Sightseeing, Must-See
Activities : Sightseeing
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