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Fruit and vegetable vendors spread out their produce in Nonthaburi market
Kamthieng House
Nonthaburi
5 7
MAP S4 • Nonthaburi Province
MAP T6 • 131 Sukhumvit Soi
Take the express ferry heading north 21 • 02 661 6470–3 • Open 9am–5pm
from any pier in the city center and Tue–Sat • www.siam-society.org
get off at the last stop in Nonthaburi. This beautiful Lanna house began
Here, the Wat Chalerm Phra Kiet life in the mid-19th century as the
temple, originally built by Rama III home of the Nimman-heimin family
(see p33), features intricate porcelain in Chiang Mai, but was carefully
tilework on the doors and window dismantled and reconstructed on
frames of the bot (ordination hall). this site in 1962 when it was donated
This region is famed for the superior to the Siam Society. Today it func-
quality of its durian fruit. tions as an ethno logical museum,
with farming implements, a multi-
media display on the Thai belief
in spirits, a rural kitchen, and a
granary with an exhibition on rice-
farming rituals.
Royal Barge Museum
8
MAP A2 • Khlong Bangkok
Noi • 02 424 0004 • Open 9am–5pm
daily • Adm
This display of vessels offers a
glimpse into the pag eantry of the
Phayathai Palace’s cone-topped turret Thai monarchy. On rare ceremonial
occasions, the elaborately decorated
Phayathai Palace
6 barges are propelled by bedecked
oarsmen. The main barge on display,
MAP H1 • Ratchawithi Road
• 02 354 7987 • Tours 1pm Tue & Thu, Suphannahongse, carries the Thai
9:30am and 1:30pm Sat & Sun King and Queen at such times.
This palace was built in 1909 as a It is carved out of a single teak
royal country retreat. After the 1932 tree. Its prow is adorned with
coup (see p40), it was commandeered a majestic golden swan.
by the Thai military as a hospital
(Phramongkutklao Hospital), which
still functions around the palace
today. The highlight of the palace is
the Thewaratsaparom Throne Hall,
which has beauti fully carved pillars,
balconies, and archways.

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