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This park was built under the project to honour
King Rama II, run by the King Rama II Phraboromrachanusorn Foundation
under royal patronage. It is built to commemorate his great patron to
the arts and culture, which become a national heritage. Phra
Rajsamutmatee, the abbot of Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram, offered the area
of 11 Rais (4.4 acres) for the construction of the park. This area was
very important because it was a royal birthplace King Rama II.
In the park, there are many places of interest
including King Rama II Museum - 4 buildings built in traditional Thai
architectural style. The museum displays the ancient art objects dating
back to early Rattanakosin era, the lifestyle of the Thais during King
Rama II period. Other attractions are: Ho Klang (main hall) houses the
statue of King Rama II and artefacts. Ho Non Chai depicts the Thai men
lifestyle. Ho Non Ying depicts the Thai women lifestyle. Chan Ruean
(corridor) depicts the traditional Thai style house. Kitchen and
Bathroom depicts the traditional Thai kitchen style and bathroom of the
middle class. Furthermore, there is an out-door theatre, a botanical
garden containing various species of trees found in Thai literature,
shops selling local goods and various kinds of fruit.
Getting there: take Highway No.
35 (Thonburi - Pak Tho route), at Km. 63 marker, turn right to Highway
No. 325 for another 6 Kilometres (pass through the Samu Songkram town),
drive on another 1 kilometre on a left side to the park. From Samut
Songkhram town, there is Bang Mun Nak Line bus, catch it at the Muang
Municipality Market. The park and museum are open daily from
09.00-18.00. The Admission is 5 baht for children, and 10 Baht for
adults. Contact tel: 0-3475-1367, 0-3475-1666 for more information.
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