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Bang Rak is another historic district that is full of culture interesting attractions. In this blog, I will show you what the district has to offer for tourists. You will learn about Silom Road, Assumption Cathedral, Bang Rak Market, Wat Sri Mahamariamman, Sulakastan, Bangkok Folk Museum, Grand Postal Building, Wat Suan Phlu, Harun Mosque, Jael Aeng Beal Shrine, the Reading Room, and Neilson Hays Library. Silom Road Silom Road is a fascinating mix between the old-fashioned and the modern look of the area in the heart of Bangkok. In day time, the road is vivacious and full of working life. But for the tourists, this place is the source of countless restaurants, shopping centers, as well as religious places, old community area and learning centre which offer a more relaxed and vibrant mood rather than nearby areas like Sathorn and Siam. In these passing years, Silom Road becomes another fine line to celebrate a great splash every year attracting people from everywhere to gather together for fun activities all day and night. In the nightime, colourful nightlife fills both sides of Silom Road especially at Soi Taniya, Silom and Phatphong which are famous world wide. These small Sois are packed with a great selection of hangout hotspots from pumping pubs to rooftop bar and restaurants where many wild funky shows and live gigs are available for all visitors. Assumption Cathedral The two centuries old Italian-renaissance cathedral, Assumption Cathedral was built by Thai-Portuguese Friar Pascal to be the centre of the Catholic community in Thailand and to serve as the residence for the Bishop of the Mission to Siam. Assumption Cathedral was designed by a French architect and its ornaments such as marble and stained glass were imported from Italy and France. Assumption Cathedral is a red brick building with white mouldings.
Bang Rak is another historic district that is full of culture interesting attractions. In this blog, I will show you what the district has to offer for tourists. You will learn about Silom Road, Assumption Cathedral, Bang Rak Market, Wat Sri Mahamariamman, Sulakastan, Bangkok Folk Museum, Grand Postal Building, Wat Suan Phlu, Harun Mosque, Jael
Museums are places you will find the history, artifacts, knowledge and other interesting things about those local cultures. Some of them are niche and unique representing an interesting story about one aspect of a subject or culture. In Bangkok, there are many Bangkok museums exhibiting the local culture, the history of Thailand and unique perspectives about subjects. Here is a list of Bangkok museums that will be helpful for you to choose which museum to visit. Siriraj Medical Museum. Photo credit: http://boonbudnet.com/ Bangkok National Museum It is located in the area of the Bowonsathan Mongkok Palace or Wang Na (The Front Palace) in the first reign. It is the museum that displays Thai national history, art history and archaeology since the primitive age to the Rattanakosin period. Furthermore, there are art works expressing ethnology such as ancient objects, gold ornaments, silver ornaments, ancient cloth, actor's mask, grand shadow play, and royal chariot. This museum is very special because the exhibition buildings are ancient remains including the throne hall and palace. The Phuddhisawan Throne Hall is the architecture in the first reign of which Phra Phuddasihing, and an ancient stature of Buddha with Lanka has been placed there. Furthermore, there are beautiful mural paintings, small throne halls, Thai pavilions such as Sala Longsong, Sala Mookkamat, Mangala Pisek Throne Hall, Eak-alongkod Throne Hall, Patihan Tassanai Throne Hall, all of which reflect the uniqueness of the Rattnanakosin Period. Remark: The museum is located close to the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha which is within a short walking distant. Thus, for those travelers who plan to visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha, this museum will go well with your itinerary. Location: Na Phra That Rd., adjacent of the Thammasat University, opposite to the Sanam Luang. Open: Wed-Sun 09.00
Museums are places you will find the history, artifacts, knowledge and other interesting things about those local cultures. Some of them are niche and unique representing an interesting story about one aspect of a subject or culture. In Bangkok, there are many Bangkok museums exhibiting the local culture, the history of Thailand and unique perspectives
