SILPA PHEERASRI MEMORAIL MUSEUM BANGKOK THAILAND

June 25th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 

SILPA PHEERASRI MEMORAIL MUSEUM

Silpa Pheerasri MemorailMuseam

Location: Thanon Na Phradhatu next to the Fine Arts Department

Silpa Pheerasri or Professor Corrada Feroci, an Italian sculptor  working for Thai Fine Arts Department in the reign of King Ram VI, was later changed nationality to avoid being called for a prisoner of was after Italy’s defeat in WWII. Prof. Silpa was appointed Dean of Silapakorn’s Sculpture Faculty and created a number of monuments. The Mueum preserves the same setting as when he was alive and display his works as well as other national and temporary well known artists.

Open daily from Monday-Friday between 09.00-16.00 hours with no admission fees. Inquiry: Call 0 2223 6162

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PHRANAKORN NATIONAL MUSEUM BANGKOK THAILAND

June 25th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 

PHRANAKORN NATIONAL MUSEUM

Phranakorn National Museam

Location: Thanon Na Phradhatu, Thammasat University side.

Originally was Rattanakosin’s King Rama IV’s private museum before the establishment of “ Museum for the People” in the Grand Palace and relocated to the 3 thrones at Bovornsathanmonkala Palace. In the reign of King Rama VII all the palace buildings were made into “Museum for the City” consisting of 3 sections—Thailand History: Thai Arts and Archeology: Fine arts and Ethnology. Some thrones are recognized as a prototype of the outstanding and elegant Thai architecture in Early Rattanakosin. open daily from Wednesday-Sunday at 20 bath/Thai and 40 bath/foreigner. Inside photography is not allowed. Inquiry: Call 0 2224 1370

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Buddha’s Dream (9 Of 9)

June 19th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

Shakuhachi meditation music by Riley Lee. The sun rises in Bangkok and sets on the island of Samui. Crowds gather at Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho and Wat Arun while some prefer the simple life of their ancestors. What could be more uplifting than discovering waterfalls in the jungles of Thailand, or as peaceful as watching the sun set over the beaches of Koh Samui? Thank you for sharing my ex…



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