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Suan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad Palace is located at 352 Sri Ayutthaya Road, not far from the intersection of Phaya Thai Road. It used to be the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga, one of Thailand's leading gardeners and art collector. In the compound of Suan Pakkad Palace, there are five traditional Thai houses. Collections include : Asian art and antiques, seashells, mineral crystals, and pottery and bronz objects from the pre-historic birial ground at Ban Chiang, in the northeast of Thailand. Princess Chumbhots extensive mineral collection is on show in House 4, while House 5 has examples of Ban Chiang pottery. The Sukhothai era is depicted with ceramics, earthenware utensils and figurines in House 6. The theatrical aspect of Thailand is on display at the Khon Museum is House 7. This exhibit includes Khon masks, costumes, accessories and a model of a troupe performing the Ramakien. Other displays and exhibitions are in the Lacquer Pavilion and the Marasi Gallery which also has an information system on Ban Chiang art and culture. How to get there : Bus routes 14, 17, 38, 77, 29,39,36
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