Located in the suburb of Bangkapi, this private museum is a better introduction to Thai art, architecture and history than any of the more famous sights in Rattanakosin.
Privately owned by a retired property tycoon who has made it his life's mission to buy back Thai antiquities from abroad, it's in a beautifully landscaped compound featuring painstakingly reconstructed small temples and palaces populated by Khun Prasart's exquisite collection of objets d'art.
Though the admission price is rather steep compared to other local museums at 300 baht per head, it includes the services of a personal guide and refreshments. You will be invited to browse in the gift shop, but there is absolutely no pressure to buy.
Not to be missed.
The museum is open only on weekends and you'll have to call ahead: Tel 3793601, 3793607, or 2539772. In good traffic, it's a twenty to thirty minute journey by taxi from Siam Square.
9 Krungthep Kritha Road Soi 4, Bang Kapi
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