The building is outstandingly beautiful with 3 prang spires on the road in front of Phrathat near Sanam Luang. inviting visitors to visit the beauty, named Thawornwathu Building, also known as "Red Building", originally this building Used to be the National Library by King Rama V. To be established on October 12, 1905 to be a learning place for monks of the Maha Nikaya. Until later, His Majesty to set up Mahathat Wittayalai at Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Nowadays, this place has become the place where the royal history exhibition is held. and royal duties during the reign of King Rama V, which within the exhibition is divided into 7 parts, namely Part 1, "Pimaharat Room", exhibiting content picture of royal history and important royal duties Including summoning royal speeches on various occasions into this section. Part 2, "The Royal Chamber of Pracha", exhibits royal duties that result in equality for Thai people in society. especially the abolition of slavery makes the Thai people free and mature in developing good relations with foreign countries Helping the Thai nation get through the political crisis From the colonial era, Section 4, "New Siam Room", exhibits the foundation of Thailand's public utility business. Section 5 "The Architectural Heritage of Siam" exhibits 3D model buildings of 5 important architectures that occurred during the reign of King Rama V. Section 6 "Memory of the World" exhibits documents. The history of King Chulalongkorn about the development and change of Thailand between 1868-1910, which was declared by UNESCO as a memory of the world in 2009. can choose to pick up a book to read and read a copy of some documents With an electronic book system (E-Book), and section 7, "Piyamaharajraruek", exhibits personal photographs that are hard to find nowadays. Before stopping to buy souvenirs to keep as an impression such as postcards showing pictures of the past about the history of Thailand. Location: Na Phra That Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, open Wednesday - Sunday (closed Monday - Tuesday and public holidays) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission. For more information, please call 0 2222 4867, 0 2221 6830.
Photo Credit: ททท.สำนักงานกรุงเทพมหานคร
Thawornwathu Building (Red Building)
Province: Bangkok Metropolis
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Phone Number
0 2222 4867
Hour of Operation
- Wednesday:09:30 - 16:00
- Thursday:09:30 - 16:00
- Friday:09:30 - 16:00
- Saturday:09:30 - 16:00
- Sunday:09:30 - 16:00