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Pakkad Palace is located on Si Ayutthaya Road near the
Phayathai intersection. This used to be the residence of Princess
Chumphot, one of Thailand's leading art collectors. Five traditional
Thai houses overlooking a beautifully kept garden display a large
collection of Thai arts and antiques. |
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Thai buildings which house the Suan Pakkad Palace Collection were
erected in 1952 by their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess
Chumbhot of Nagor Svarga. All are old. Some belonged to Prince
Chumbhot's ancestors more than a century ago and have been reassembled
here to house the exhibits. The first four houses form a group
and are connected by a footbridge. Two other houses and the Lacquer
Pavilion (right picture) stand a short distance away. |
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you wander through each house, take a look at the interesting
exhibits which range from furniture to Thai dolls. There are many
beautiful things to see. |
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outside of the houses are just as interesting. The garden is really
beautiful with many colourful flowers. The middle picture clearly
shows the old and new with the tall office buildings in the background.
The other direction you can clearly see Baiyoke
Tower which is the tallest building in Thailand. |
LOCATION:
Located on Si Ayutthaya Road near the Phayathai intersection.
An easy 500 metre walk from the Phayathai Sky Train station.
OPENING HOURS: It is open every day from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00
p.m.
ADMISSION: 100 baht |
Copyright
information: All pictures by Nattawud
Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location
and Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additional information by Richard
Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang. |
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