The Thai Red Cross Society, a prominent entity in the blood donation movement in Thailand, has collected valuable knowledge for the public at the Thai Red Cross Museum. This museum features both permanent and rotating exhibitions. The permanent exhibits showcase the history of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Thai Red Cross Society, detailing their various missions. The rotating exhibitions highlight special displays for specific occasions. The content is organized into seven zones, each represented by one of the seven colors of the rainbow, symbolizing the themes of the exhibits. Zone 1, “Establishment of Peace,” is marked by the color red, representing the Red Cross emblem, and presents the history, origins, and symbols of the Thai Red Cross. Zone 2, “Integration of Educational Institutions,” uses orange to symbolize the sun or the healing power, and displays the medical, nursing, and educational missions of the Thai Red Cross. Zone 3, “Pharmaceutical Care,” is depicted in yellow, symbolizing gentleness and features the production of sera and vaccines for disease prevention and treatment. Zone 4, “Child Welfare,” is represented by green, symbolizing growth, and showcases the missions of the Thai Red Cross's Child Welfare Foundation. Zone 5, “Generosity and Abundance,” is in blue, representing wealth and giving and focuses on various donation centers of the Thai Red Cross. Zone 6, “Beneficial Endeavors,” uses indigo, symbolizing global assistance, and exhibits the Thai Red Cross's humanitarian efforts worldwide. Finally, Zone 7, “Eternal Gratitude,” is marked by purple, symbolizing Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Thai Red Cross along with memorabilia for benefactors. Location: 1871 Rama IV Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. The museum is open for free visits from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on public holidays. For inquiries, call 0 2250 1849.
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Thai Red Cross Museum
Province: Bangkok Metropolis
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Contact Information
Phone Number
0 2250 1849
Hour of Operation
- Monday:08:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday:08:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday:08:30 - 16:00
- Thursday:08:30 - 16:00
- Friday:08:30 - 16:00
- Saturday:08:30 - 16:00
- Sunday:08:30 - 16:00