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King Prajadhipok Museum is one of those places that I had passed many times but never entered. The building looked interesting (it was designed by a foreigner and was meant to be a tailor’s store), but I felt that I would be less than interested by the subject matter especially when there are serious limitations on what can and cannot be discussed in Thailand regarding the monarchy. Despite these reservations, when I eventually visited in February of this year I found the museum very attractive and there was enough information provided for me to form my own opinion on this notable figure in Thailand.

The Thai Bank Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ธนาคารไทย) is located at the SCB Park Plaza on Ratchadapisek Road. Managed by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) – the oldest bank in Thailand – the museum houses a collection of documents and materials that recount the evolution of Thailand's financial and banking system.

The ground floor includes a comfortable reception area, computer terminals, and a large exhibition space which was being used as an art gallery when we last visited (April 7, 2010). Most information boards and notices are written in Thai and English. The museum is attractively presented throughout and for anyone interested in money or banking this museum is worth at least a short visit.

The Jim Thompson House Museum is the home of the late James H.W. Thompson, an American entrepreneur who was the founder of the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company.

The Rare Stone Museum (พิิพิธภัณฑ์หินแปลก) moved to a new location in Pathum Thani (ปทุมธา๊นี) at the end of 2008. As its name suggests, the museum houses a collection of rare and unusual stones. It also contains a small collection of other items including fossils, ashtrays, lighters, phallic objects (used for good luck in Thai culture) and art. The museum is located next to a major road about six kilometers from Future Park Rangsit, and with basic instructions is not difficult for independent visitors to find.

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A simple but nonetheless captivating stone that takes the appearance of a human skull.

Bank of Thailand Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑ์ ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย, or ธปท.) pronounced pí-pít-tá-pan tá-naa-kaan bprà-tâyt tai, is located within the Main Mansion of the Bang Khunphrom Palace and the Main Mansion of the Thevaves Palace – now the complex of the Bank of Thailand. It should not be confused with the Thai Bank Museum operated by Siam Commercial Bank.

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Bank of Thailand Museum
273 Samsen Road
Phra Nakorn District
Bangkok 10200
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