The temple was crowded. It's a pity that we didn't see an outstanding golden pagoda of the tiger year (Thai zodiac), since it was under renovation. However, we walked 3 times in clockwise direction around the pagoda to pay our respects and worship Buddha relics (hair and left elbow) contained inside.See more..
This is a fascinating small museum. To get the key go to the reception at the Paradon Hotel. Manly through boards and photographs it tells the story of the Free Thai movement during WW2 and their resistance to the Japanese. The story is told that when the Thai government agreed to let the Japanese occupy their country they would declare war on Britain and USA. The war declaration was delivered to the British but the Thai ambassador in Washington refused to deliver it so the US and Thailand were never at war. At the end of the warSee more..
3.0Teak Museum(4 reviews) - A Teak museum in a teak building maintained by the Department of Forest. Speciality Museums
Here is a small museum with sample of various types of wood found in Thailand forest, photographs of the time when East Asiatic Company started their logging in Thailand. There are also a collection of old carved single piece teak wood elephants as the center piece of their displays.See more..
4.0Komol Old Cloth(2 reviews) - Antique & Authentic Thai textile museum in Bavarian style house. Speciality Museums • Art Museums
A remarkable Bavarian style yellow building is a local museum that collects many traditional fabrics called "Teen jok" from different communities in Thailand, especially from Long district. Mr. Komol, the owner who has a deep passion for Thai antique textile, warmly welcomed us. He took us a private tour around his place and gave us a lot of interesting informations, such as how to preserve the antique textiles by relying on the wisdom of the ancient people (since some pieces are over 200 years old). The section I like most is many barbie dolls dress in these local Thai clothes ; Lovely. The last section is the shop selling old-designed Teen jok, old textiles made a new, as well as modern clothes and products made from textiles. Worth a visit. Recommend.See more..
