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How Prince and Princess Chumbhot open their palace for anyone to learn about history and culture
Collecting : From Palace to the People
The Prince and Princess Chumbhot's passion for collecting antiques formed the very beginning of the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum. Their dedication to preserving history and culture is reflected in the museum's rich holdings.
His love and appreciation in the value of art, culture and antiques led to the collection of antiques, art objects and various collectibles
Field Marshal H.R.H. Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand of Nagor Svarga, the father, collected additional collectibles and were passed on to Prince Chumbot. It is the beginning of Suan Pakkad Palace large collection of antiques and artifacts.
Later, Prince Chumbhot began to bring the collected antiques for decorating the Thai houses. The house evolve into museum and opened to public in 1952 while still functions as home. This act is a first for its kind in Thailand.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis visiting Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (1967) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis visited Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, a testament to its early international recognition.
H.R.H. Prince Chumbhotbongse of Nagara Svarga with a guest by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
H.R.H. Prince Chumbhotbongse of Nagor Svarga welcomed visitors, personally leading them on a tour of the museum's remarkable artifacts.
Khmer artifact at the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (0600/0650) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Torso of Uma (?)
Stone. Ht. 109 cm
From Aranya Pratet, Sa Kaeo province.
Khmer art of Sambor Prei Kuk style.
First half of the 7th century A.D.
An artifact at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (11th Century A.D.) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Male torso. (Vishnu?)
Stone . Ht. 45 cm.
From Aranya Pratet, Sa Kaeo province.
Khmer art of Baphuon style. 11th century A.D.
Household artifacts from Suan Pakkad Palace Museum (1850/1900) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad Palace Treasures
(Left) Tray decorated with mother-of-pearl.
Wood. Bangkok style. 19th century A.D.
(Right) Ivory three-stringed fiddle. Bangkok style. 19-20th century A.D.
With a guest at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
A photograph captures M.R. Pantip Paribatra and H.S.H. Prince Subhadradis Diskul in the company of a visitor at the museum.
Visited the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad Palace's global reach is highlighted by a visit from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, wife of President John F. Kennedy. M.R. Pantip Paribatra was the gracious host.
Prince Henrik of Denmark visiting the Suan Pakkad Palace by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
M.R. Pantip Paribatra hosted Prince Henrik of Denmark at the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, showcasing its rich collection of artifacts.
King Simeon II of Bulgaria, at the time Prince Simeon by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
M.R. Pantip Paribatra guided Prince Simeon II of Bulgaria through the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum's ancient artifacts. A royal visit showcasing the museum's treasures.
With the foreign guest by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
M.R. Pantip Paribatra hosted the foreign guests.
With H.S.H Prince Subhadradis Diskul with the foreign guests by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
M.R. Pantip Paribatra and H.S.H. Prince Subhadradis Diskul welcomed foreign guests to the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, showcasing its treasures.
Prince Philip,Duke of Edinburgh visited the Suan Pakkad Palace Musuem by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
M.R. Pantip Paribatra welcomes Prince Philip to the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, showcasing its treasures.
Verandah in front of House No.2 by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad: Inside View
A glimpse inside the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum's exhibition halls. Discover the carefully curated displays of artifacts and treasures.
Past atmosphere of exhibition room by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Exhibition Room: Then
A glimpse into the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum's exhibition rooms as they once were. Discover the museum's rich history. Explore the past through this historic view.
Past atmosphere of exhibition room by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad: A Glimpse Inside
A historical view of the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum's exhibition room. See how the museum looked in its earlier days. Discover the treasures on display.
H.S.H. Prince Subhadradis Diskul with a group of foreign guests from Portugal (1970-09-12) by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Prince Subhadradis Diskul welcomed Portugal's Foreign Minister to Suan Pakkad Palace Museum on September 12, 1970, showcasing its ancient artifacts.
H.M. Queen Rambai Barni visiting Suan Pakkad Palace Museum. by Suan Pakkad Palace MuseumSuan Pakkad Palace
Queen Rambai Barni's 1971 visit to the Ban Chiang exhibition room at Suan Pakkad Palace Museum highlights the museum's early importance.
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