Bank of Thailand Museum

A visit to the bank of thailand allows visitors to admire two things: the history of the monetary system of Thailand and the beauty of the mansion it sets in. Set in a egg-shell-colored neo-Baroque mansion of Bang Khun Phrom, which was built during the 1900s to be a residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, a son of the revered King Rama V. The history of Thai monetary system is narrated in 14 chambers, each of which tells a different story from the formation of local exchange system to when Thailand had bonded the local currency, Thai Baht, to the global monetary system. You will get to see a precious collection of ancient coins, banknotes and old photographs. Important rooms include the (1) Ancient Coins Room that displays a vast collection of previous coins from prehistory to current coins., (2) Thai Banknotes Room that sees an evolution of Thai paper money, and (3) The Bank of Thailand 60th Anniversary Room where visitors learn roles and responsibilities of the bank to help strengthen Thai economics. Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30am-4:30pm, closed Monday and public holidays. Walk-in visitors are welcome — bring photo ID — and larger groups can arrange a guided visit in advance. Admission: Free Rules and Regulations: 1. Please dress respectfully and take off shoes before entering the Bang Khun Phrom Palace Building. 2. Visitors should not touch exhibited items and display cases. 3. Photography is not allowed inside the Museum. 4. Smoking is strictly prohibited. 5. Food and beverages are not allowed in the Museum. 6. Avoid making excessive noise during the visit. Getting there:The Bank of Thailand Museum 273 Samsen Road, Bang Khun Phrom ,Bangkok, 10200 Contact: Tel. 0 2283 6723.