360° Tour of Suan Pakkad Palace

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Past atmosphere of exhibition room by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace

Suan Pakkad Palace was once the residence of Major General H.R.H. Prince Chumbhotbongse Paribatra, Prince of Nagor Svarga, or the royal grandson of King Chulalongkorn (Rama 5) and M.R. Pantip Paribatra, Princess Consort.

The current view of Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (1) (2019) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace

Built during World War II and opened in 1952, Suan Pakkad Palace stands on Sri Ayutthaya Road in Bangkok. It's now a museum open to the public.

H.R.H. Prince Chumbhotbongse of Nagara Svarga with a guest by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace

A key attraction at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum is its collection of artifacts from the Ban Chiang site, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Discover its rich history.

An artifact at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (11th Century A.D.) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace

The Uma torso, an ancient Khmer sculpture, is the oldest example found in Thailand – a testament to its rich history.

Part of the Lacquer Pavilion (3) (1959) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace

The Lacquer Pavilion showcases the architectural brilliance of the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin period. A true masterpiece found at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum.

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Ban Chiang Collection
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Ban Chiang Collection

Ban Chiang archaeological site is located on Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List on the basis of the cultural property which is showing the social and cultural development of prehistoric settlement, dating back to 1300 B.C.  

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The Lacquer Work at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
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The Lacquer Work at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum

The lacquer work in the Lacquer Pavilion at Suan Pakkad Palace presents the life of the Buddha, Ramayana epic, including the people’s ways of life in the past which clearly reflect the society, way of life, customs and traditions of the people in the previous days.

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Khmer Sculptures
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Khmer Sculptures

Khmer Sculptures are one of the antiques in which M.R. Pantip Paribatra, the founder of this museum, was highly interested. There were a number of sculptures belonged to Buddhism and Hinduism, and architectural ornaments.

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Sangkhalok ware (Thai Ceramic)
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Sangkhalok ware (Thai Ceramic)

Sangkhalok ware was produced since Sukhothai period until the middle of Ayutthaya period. Part of them were exported to foreign during the 14th to 17th century which was considered the flourishing period of international trade.

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