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- HorzsiDubai, United Arab Emirates73 contributionsHighly recommend to visit this fascinating place if you fan of Jim Thomson fabric and design as we are
Great little tour in English about the house, his life and the diversity of fabric.
Opted for the guided tour, departs in English hourly.
You can purchase great items from its collection including bags, shirts and tieWritten November 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AethelredCambridge, MA1,245 contributionsThe MOCA is a private museum by a tech taipan in the middle of the bus station nowhere of North Bangkok - but totally worth the Grab ride. Actually, it's one of my three fave museums in Bangkok now, just after the National Museum.
Very well designed, with a great infrastructure and conducive architecture, is it what museums should be. I liked the traditional collections the most (splendid khon mask collection), as I am not a fan of contemporarily famous Thai painters. Thawan Duchanee doesn't do much for me, but he *is* the most imporant one, and the MOCA has the best collection of him, well presented - and if interested in Thai art or even Thailand, that is a must see. (The dismissiveness of some of the Western reviewers here of this as kitsch is inappropriate, although yes, the proclivity towards, er, barechested women is very noticeable indeed.)
But museums today must be a bit more, and this is a museum designed for the InstaTok Thai crowd, which therefore flocks to the museum as well - great selfie and portrait ops, such as a traditional bench and an installation where Dali, in a Thai outfit, paints YOU and that is reflected in a mirror. Kudos!
In addition, I really enjoyed the infrastructure as I mentioned, from driveway and pickup to entrance to - and this stands out - both cafe and gift shops. I don't know any place in Bangkok that gets all of these right, except the MOCA. The cafe serves great coffee and tea, and not only good bakeries but excellent little lunches, just what one wants in such a place - on beauiful tiled tables with iron chais, just lovely. The souvenir shop has it all, from the cheap to the expensive. This reminds me of, say, the National Gallery in London or the top museums in Doha.
The MOCA is not cheap but well worth the price. Notice that "seniors", which is people above 60 (!), enter for free.Written October 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SurzenLondon, UK184 contributionsVery useful and recommended visit to this huge museum on Thai history starting approx 5,000 years ago - and with help from 2 very knowledgeable ladies we had a great tour in English which lasted well over 2 hours!
English tours are certainly available on Wednesday, from 09:30and they are free of charge as run by volunteers; entrance however was THB200 but was money well spent.
After all the walking, up and down stairs and between builduings there us a small family run Thai restaurant, extremely affordable and with good food (recommended their Pad Thai)
Enjoy!Written June 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Omni FWhitsett, NC225 contributionsI have probably walked by the BACC 50 times but never stopped in -- my loss. What a beautiful display of artwork!
The building is 9 stories tall, very open, and filled with interesting pieces of art, some of which are quite large. The building has a very open feeling about it and there are quite a few small cafes, coffee shops and tiny stores on the lower levels. And there is no entrance fee!
Definitely worth checking out and I always enjoy supporting the small local shops. You will find some unique gifts here.Written January 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TaherAlbaghliJulianKuwait City, Kuwait1,982 contributionsMadame Tussauds Museum is one of the most famous museums in all countries of the world. What is special about this museum is the famous figures in Asia and Thailand. I advise you to visit it as part of the display with aquariums like mine. Worth a visit.Written September 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SatsumaBangkok, Thailand5 contributionsDuring my recent visit to Bangkok, I had the opportunity to visit the Patpong Museum, and I must say, it was a fascinating experience that left me with a deeper understanding of the city's history. The museum offers a unique and informative journey through the vibrant past of one of Bangkok's most renowned areas.Written July 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Floater7Boise, ID12 contributionsPretty interesting, but also very graphic, so be prepared.
Put on your CSI cap.
Several weeks after I viewed it, my wife told me a story.
Apparently her mother was pregnant and riding a motorscooter near by, and got in an accident. Lost the baby, and it ended up in that museum.
Glad she told me afterwards.Written March 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - fire-tower1,878 contributionsDay 6 (Sunday 18 Jun 2023) in Bangkok.
We took the blue line to Sanam Chai station on a Sunday morning, which is as rated one of the four most beautiful MRT stations in Bangkok. A short distance away is Museum Siam. Student cards outside of Thailand are recognised here and they get discounts on the entrance fees. This museum focus on “Being Thai-ness” with exhibits as well as interactive displays in English as well. Do not miss the architecture display of the building on the ground level which is with a visit.Written July 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dick ZBangkok, Thailand3,224 contributionsSuan Pakkad or cabbage garden used to be the house of the grandson of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) but is now a museum. There are 8 rooms connected into a spacious house. In the rooms many artefacts from different countries and periods, not only Thai. Pottery, jewellery, carvings, musical instruments etc. Not a typical tourist place, so quiet. If you want to enjoy something different I could recommend to spend around 2 hours here. Photography inside is not allowed and entrance fee is 100 baht.Written November 17, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ex-HostieWindsor, UK211 contributionsWe are huge aviation enthusiast and this was a definite stop in our BKK 5 days. Its great as others have said to go direct by BTS and then its a 5 min walk all signposted. The inside is air conditioned and there are a number of aircraft that are outside with no shelter so bring an umbrella and fan as its was hot in the sun. The little cafe on site is available for cold drinks too . When we arrived the gentleman at reception gave us an in-depth explanation to the history of the museum and when he found out my son is an RAF cadet then he talked a lot about how the pilots are trained and what the museum means to the TAF.
On the ay back we didn't have to pay for the BTS tickets , not sure if it was just luck or a perk of going to the museum , wither way we spent 2 hours there and really enjoyed it . Do visit and donate , whilst it is free to enter , they really do a great job.Written August 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TripMember111320232 contributionsIt's a really interesting museum with many interactive activities. I've gotten cool experience and seen some physical phenomenons in action.Written November 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gee19San Jose, CA178 contributionsBeautiful Royal barges worth seeing if you are looking to fill in some time. Most of the boat tours of the canals/floating market stop here or you can go on your own.Written October 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kris AMunich, Germany58 contributionsWe went to Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall and enjoyed our visit a lot. The place was clean, the staff welcoming and helpful. The exhibition was wonderful and interesting too. Unfortunately there wasn’t enough time to carefully read the few English texts because the staff was asking to move to another room. The audio guide was in a very poor state. The voice was broken, the background music too loud. But the responsible guide at the second and third floor was fantastic. A very kind and thoughtful young man. He taught us so much about Thai culture and history. Plus he answered all of our questions. ☺️Written November 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- thomas EBremen, Germany2 contributionsA nice kinda "Museum" more an original house, where someone lived inside long times ago.
It´s a good place to calm down and imagine the life in Bangkok nearly 80 years ago.
The staff is so friendly and can explain some things in english, if you ask.
You can watch the origin items, they´ve used or where used around 1930.
It´s completly free, you only have to sign in and if you leave a tip, they will be happyWritten November 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DNT. VCambodia3 contributionsSo many art exhibitions inside the shopping mall. Had such a great time looking at all the arts by many talented artists.Written June 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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