NATIONAL MUSIUM:

NATIONAL MUSIUM:
Open 9-am /12-noon and 1-pm/4-pm Tuesday/Friday (admission 5 bath) and Sunday(admission free), the museum consist of a group of historically important buildings. The complex, formerly the palace of the successor to the throne, was build in 1782 by King Rama I when he moved the capital of Bangkok. The prince resided in the room behind the main hall that now exhibit musical instrument, pottery, and thrones. Many ancient weapons are on display and of particular interest is the model War Elephant, fully adorned with royal battle equipment. There are also State Funeral Carriage, one of which is forty feet high weighing twenty tons.

DEMOCRACY MONUMENT

DEMOCRACY MONUMENT:
Thais are peaceful people and have never waged major wars against their neighbors. Although overrun by invading Burmese and Cambodians in past centuries, and occupied during World War II, the Thai government has always functioned and Thais value their independence. The word “Thai” means “Free”.

BUDDHISM AND MOUNKS:

BUDDHISM AND MOUNKS:
Buddhism is the national religion in Thailand. Youn men, regradless of social status, are expectec to spend a minimum of three months as monks, usually during Buddhist Lent(Sept/Nov). Monks cannot ask for or earn money but hey may receive donations, paticularly food given by the people who gain merit by their generosity. Most Thai Kings have become ordrained as Buddhist monks either before or after their accession to the throne.They then have to shave off their hair, don the saffron robe, and spend a period of time in the monastery leading the humble life of an ordinary monk.