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A stroll down history lane
A stroll down history lane
A trip to the Bangkok National Museum is a great way to get some recreational activity in and learn about the country s prized lintel artefacts and ancient kingdoms
published : 15 Jul 2021 at 04:00 A collection of Sukhothai-style bronze statues of Hindu deities. (Photos: Pornprom Satrabhaya)
Bangkok is once again under strict disease control measures and residents continue to work from home to curb virus transmissions. Although restaurants, supermarkets, public parks and convenience stores are required to close at 8pm, families still have some recreational options available on the weekend.
One of them is the Bangkok National Museum, which is offering a series of new exhibitions. After being smuggled out of Thailand around five decades ago, a pair of ancient lintels have finally found their way back home and are on view at the Issaravinitchai Royal Hall until Sept 30.
Historical parks, ancient sites closed until May 9
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published : 27 Apr 2021 at 17:42 Prasat Phanom Rung, in Buri Ram s Chalerm Phra Kiat district. (Photo: Surachai Piragsa)
The Fine Arts Department has issued an order closing all historical and ancient sites under its jurisdiction from April 26-May 9, to help contain the current surge of Covid-19 infections.
The sites ordered closed included the National Library in Bangkok and national museums, historical sites requiring admission fees and national archives in Bangkok and other provinces across the country.
Director-general Prateep Pengtako said filming at ancient sites which had received prior permission is allowed, with the number of crew limited to 10. Film crews must strictly comply with measures imposed to curb the spread of the virus, he added.