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Bangkok has dominated Thailand\'s urban hierarchy as well as its political, commercial and cultural life since the late 18th century. modern and Westernised, Bangkok is still a sleepy Thai village with a louder soundtrack of traffic and nightlife. Royal Barge National Museum
Originally called the Royal Barge Dockyard, the museum was initially built during the reign of King Taksin as a dockyard for royal barges and warships under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy. During World War ll,the dockyard was damaged, and its unkeep was later transferred to the Fine Arts Department for the repair and restoration of all barges, which were registered as a national heritages. The most impressive and important boat is the Kings personal barge, Suphanahong which was built in 1911. It is 46 metres in length hewn from a single tree and covered with intricate gilt carvings and colourful pieces of glass. The design is representative of a mythical swan. The crew consists of 54 oarsmen who paddle in time to the rhythmic beat of a drummer. A visit to The Royal Barge National Museum will give you an insight into the colourful culture of Thailand. How to get there : by Chao Phraya Ferry cross the river at Tha Pra Chan Pier near Thammasat University to Bangkok Noi (Thonburi) Train Station Pier or by chartered boat from Tha Chang Pier.
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