Thawornwatthu Building

5 B. F. G. - 5 months ago

A surprising museum that holds its own against all the other competing spots in the area. But, it is much smaller and the exhibits were limited to two subjects only at the time of my visit. None the less, I was well received no entrance fees and a beautifully curated exhibit of Cabinets dating back to various points in Thai history was on display. If you enjoy slow travel and museums that show something different, you might just enjoy this.

5 Wichai Kong-Anantaphan - 7 months ago

Here is the heritage of Thai Architecture and historical museum where displayed the copy of important historical evidence documents of King Rama V which UNESCO had listed as Memory of World Register Documentary Heritage since 2009. In side the building there are exhibition section granting the honor of King Rama V, museum of Tripikata Cabinets and historical documentary library.

5 BLUEDOT Creative - 10 months ago

The long, narrow building paint in barn red next to the grand palace is now fully restored and display the Beautiful selection of master of Saim Gold gilding art (Lai Rod Nham) on cabinets. The painting shows the royal and local lifestyle of the Ayuthaya period (17th century). Include the mythology and nature with such a fine detail.

4 Marlon TURAJA - a year ago

A perfect for Museum adventurer.
Just a walking distance around the Kings Palace. This place is iconic for its usual stunning Red shade/Earthly themed structure which houses glimpse of histories important documents and memorabilia.
and it is Free

5 Kitti Deesamer - 2 years ago

History
Thawon Watthu Building was constructed by the initiation of King Rama V who considered the royal cremation ceremony requiring construction of an enormous temporary cremation hall was rather a waste. His idea was to build a permanent building which could be used to serve other functions after the cremation ceremony. Accordingly, in 1895, the occasion of 10,000 Days Anniversary of the King’s Accession to the Throne, King Rama V had H.R.H. PrinceKrommaphraya Narisaranuwattiwong designing Thaworawatthu Building and Phraya Samosonsapphakan (That Sirisamphan) was in charge of the construction. King Rama V presided over the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony on 13th September 1896.

Certain obstacles had delayed the construction until the King Rama V passed away. King Rama VI then had the work completed and assigned the building as the permanent location of Ho Phra Samut Wachirayan (Wachirayan Royal Library), officially opened by the King on 6th January 1916. In the reign of King Rama VII, the amount of books in the library has greatly increased. Therefore, the King had the library separated into 2 places, Wachirayan Library and Thawon Watthu Building. Wachirayan Library was moved to Siwamokkhaphiman Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to preserve religious scriptures, archives, and hand-written documents.Thawon Watthu Building was assigned for keeping books which belonged to King Rama VI, printed books and newspapers, and the library was renamed “Ho Phra Samut Vajiravudh” (Vajiravudh Royal Library).

5 Phuripob Srima - 3 years ago

You have to go here. The Staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a historical building. Outer is Khmer style and inside is western style.

5 Chowdhury Abdul Waheed Raz - a year ago

This is place is very near to the Royal Palace of Thailand in Bangkok. From here, the beauty of the Royal place can be seen as a whole. Moreover, a big field and its beauty is observed. The ministry of foreign affairs is also adjacent from this place. Moreover, it is attracting tourist with its appeal.