Best Architecture & Design in Bangkok

"Best Architecture & Design in Bangkok"

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M.R. Kukrit’s House "A Quiet Haven Off Sathorn"

Mom Rajawongse (M.R.) Kukrit Pramoj was an iconic figure in Thai politics in the 1970s and was prime minister for a short while. He was also a writer, a university lecturer, a newspaper owner and a patron of classical Thai dance drama. The department of fine arts has preserved his house, which is actually five separate buildings brought from different places and reassembled to represent how it was when he lived in his home. The beautiful teak buildings include a meeting hall where a collection of Khon masks are exhibited, a bedroom, a library and a reception room. There is also a small garden between the buildings with miniature trees known as Mai Dai, a large pond and a lawn. This is a beautiful example of Thai architecture tucked away near busy Sathorn.

+66 2 287 2937 www.kukritshousefund.co M.R.kukritshousefund@hot 19 Soi Phra Pinit, Bangkok m mail.com

The Jim Thompson House "Home of Thai Silk"

Jim Thompson's house is a key spot for tourists and locals who are aware of the legendary entrepreneur and his role in setting up the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company in Thailand. Constructed from six different traditional teak houses in the year 1958, all of the walls have been reassembled. Today, the house has been converted into a fine-art and history museum by Don Ramey Logan where one can find Jim Thompson's beautiful collection of art. Artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia, comprising of finely-crafted sculptures, vivid paintings, and exquisite porcelain artifacts, form the core of the displays laid out in the businessman's former residence. The guided tours offered here are extremely informative and insightful. Additionally, the Jim Thompson's house serves an a venue for many exhibitions and events.

+66 2 216 7368 www.jimthompsonhouse.com/ 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok

Suan Pakkad Palace "Noteworthy Architecture & Art"

The traditional wooden Thai buildings of the Suan Pakkad Palace were built in the style of the old houses of the common people rather than royals. Home to Prince Chumbhotpong Paripatra, the buildings were later converted into a museum. Today they contain a substantial collection of historical artifacts and artwork including murals, porcelain, ceremonial fans gifted by Buddhist monks and 17th Century paintings. While the artwork and architecture are noteworthy, you may find yourself simply lingering throughout the wonderful gardens which offer a much-needed break from the concrete jungle of the surrounding city.

+66 2 245 4934 352-354 Si Ayutthaya Road, Bangkok Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles "Beautiful Textiles"

Built in keeping with Thailand's textile preservation efforts, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles exhibits a wide range of traditional Thai textiles. Displaying a collection of the Queen's very own wardobe, the museum also provides an insight into the various textiles used to weave a Thai woman's national dress and other clothing. The 'Silk Show' is by Denis Defreyne recommended, where visitors can see and touch the silk, from the initial spinning of the cocoon to the washed and dried. The architecture of the museum does its best to preserve the original look of the palace and also has a gift shop for visitors who want to take away a few souvenirs.

+66 2 225 9420 www.qsmtthailand.org [email protected] Na Phra Lan Road, Ratsadakorn-bhibhathana Building, The Grand Palace, Bangkok

Ancient Siam "A Captivating Wonderland"

Sprawled across a staggering 200 acres (80.93 hectares), Ancient Siam is one of the largest outdoor museums and offers an unconventional and enthralling experience to its visitors. Not only does it house 116 sculptures and monuments that are flawless replicas of the popular and defining landmarks of Thailand, but its entire structure is also built to look like the by Alexey Komarov map of the nation. Colloquially known as Ancient City, its complex is riddled with unbridled greenery with grassy lawns, parks, and gardens sliced by paved, winding pathways and serene water bodies. The vast expanse can be explored on a bicycle or on foot. A colorful sight at once, strewn across the verdant landscape are the country's most notable attractions such as the Royal Stand, Phra That Chom Kitti, the Red Block Fort, Prasat Phra Wihan, the Prasat Hin Nong Ku and the Dvaravati House among others.

+66 2 7091 6448 www.ancientcitygroup.net [email protected] 296/1 Sukhumvit Road, Bang /ancientsiam/en/ Pu

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