The National Museum Bangkok
Wighin walking distance of the Grand Palace, across the Pramane Ground, is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. The National Museum houses over one thousand artifacts ranging from neolithic times to the present Bangkok period. The complex, also begun in 1782, consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colourful Thai architectural design. The Museum is open every day, except Mondays and Fridays, from 9.00 A.M. - 4.00 P.M. Guided tour are provided in the mornings as follows.
The National Theater
Thailand's National Theater is on Na phra Lan Road next to the National Museum. Thai Classical dramas and other types of international Museum. Thai Classical dramas and other types of international arts are periodically staged here. Current program can be checked by telephoning the theater on weekdays between 8.00 A.M. and 4.30 P.M. Special exhibition shows of Thai classical dancing and music are held on the last Friday of each month at 5.00 p.m.
The National Arts Gallery
This is on Chao Fa Road opposite the National theater. It exhibits traditional and contemporary works of art by Thai artists. The gallery is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9.00 A.M. - 4.00 P.M.
Sanam Luang and The Statue of The Goddess of the Earth
This huge public ground in front of the grand palace used to be the place where the Weekend Market, now moved to Suan Chatuchak on Phahonyothin Road, was held. Special activities or ceremonies such as the Royal Plounghing Ceremony in May and the New Year Festival also take place here.
At the nothern part of Sanam Luang, opposite the Royal Hotel, is a small statue placed in small whites Chulalongkorn's reign (1868 -1910) to provide public drinking water.
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