The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.
Bangkok National Museum
Bangkok National Museum
The Gallery of Thai History in Siwamokkhaphiman Hall
Inside Siwamokhaphiman Hall
The Front Palace, officially the Phraratchawang Bowon Sathanmongkhon (พระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล), was the residence of the royal holder of the same title during the early-to-mid Rattanakosin Kingdom. The palace was built at the same time as the Grand Palace, following the accession of King Rama I and the foundation of Rattanakosin as the capital city in 1782. It was located at the northern end of the inner fortified city, directly in front of the Grand Palace, where the king lived, and provided security to the city.
The Phutthaisawan Hall serves as the chapel of the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image
The Phra Phuttha Sihing was brought to Bangkok by Surasinghanat in 1795.
Second King Pinklao often received foreign dignitaries in his Western-style residence, the Itsaret Rachanuson Hall.
Siwamokkhaphiman Hall