Kinds of Cultural Tourism in Thailand Part 1

a.      Suan Pakkad Palace

The palace, dubbed "cabbage patch" is, combining the residence of the royal family and the museum. This reflects the ancient Thai place that is currently hard to find in urban areas. Nuanced tropical courtyard surrounded by different types of shade trees, quiet ponds, as well as the eight traditional Thai houses owned by the Prince and Princess Chumbhot. Four of them are wooden house located in the front page of the palace, leaving a cultural legacy of the 19th century.

The first house brings us to explore various musical instruments. The house that once belonged to his father Prince Chumbhot, namely Prince Paribatra, converted into a museum containing rare drums, xylophones, gongs, and various rare musical  instruments  on  display  downstairs.  Gong Wong Yai,  a unique percussion with 16 plate various tones can be found here. Selin, if you want to see featured orchestra in 1920, this is where the tape was recorded. While the upper floor, there are many relics of Thailand and Southeast Asia many times. The tools of war, a statue of Buddha various postures, to photos of King Rama V can be seen here.

Go to the second and third homes, visitors can see the classic furniture of the 17th century. For example, books, paintings, and the scripture which tells the life of Lord Buddha. There are also furniture silverware from the 17th century and the tray decorated with a beautiful pearl. Traditional image of Thailand is not only there. Statue of Buddha various poses and sizes can be seen from the fourth house. With a beautiful balcony, visitors can see a beautiful green park stretches in front.

Suan Pakkad Palace will not disappoint visitors, because visitors can see various relics that really traditional in the home fifth to eighth. For example, various collections of marine animals such as fish and shellfish preserved prehistoric times. There is also a past art mask complete with dolls. As well as various kinds of equipment made ​​from ceramic, porcelain, silver pearl to one owned by Prince and Princess Chumbhot. Some museums began renovated in 1996, so the museum's collection is increasing. Starting from the artifacts, tools made ​​of bronze to iron ore. And starting from southeast asia to Egypt gathered in one place.

In addition to the eight houses who now serves as a museum, in the back field there is also a pavilion Pernis. Pavilion was awarded the Prince to the Princess in 1959, now has experienced some form of renovation. However, the beauty of the frescoes, which depict Buddhist and Ramayana )  can  still  be enjoyed. To be able to enjoy the legacy of history at the Palace, visitors spend enough for 100 baht or about Rp 30,000 only.


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