1. Benchasiri Park
Benchasiri Park has been built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. The landscape of the park consists of a vast green space. A lot of big trees around the park create shady and cool environment - a perfect setting to get some rest from the buzz of the city.HM Queen Sirikit conferred the name of Benchasiri Park. As a tribute, there is a 3 meter sculpture of HM the Queen in a standing posture. As the concept of the Benchasiri Park is to be the “Park of Sculptures” there are several other sculptures created by well-known artists present in the area. They reflect delicate art, new ideas and philosophy of the artists. One of the sculptures is a huge commemorative coin illustrating an image of HM Queen Sirikit. There are two Thai styled pavilions in the front part of the park. dedicated to exhibit the Queen’s activities.
How to get there: The park is located on the Sukhmvit Rd. between Sukhumvit Soi 22 and Soi 24. Take the BTS to the Phrom Pong station and walk northwest from there. Alternatively take one of the following buses 2, 25, 38, 48, 98, 119 Air-con No. 1, 8, 13, Micro Bus routes 6.
Opening Hours: Daily from 05.00 am. - 09.00 pm.
2. Museum of Thai Pharmacy
The museum of Thai Pharmacy was established to publicize the history of the traditional Thai medicine from the past to present time. The exhibition is categorized by different topics; namely, the Birth of Pharmacy, the Evolution of Oriental Pharmacy and Basic Wisdom, the Evolution of Western Thai Pharmacy and the Evolution of Herbs and Natural Products.
How to get there: The museum is located on the 3rd Fl. of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand in the Royal Patronage Building at 40 Soi Santisuk, Sukhumvit Soi 38, Sukhumvit Rd., (opposite Soi Thonglor). Take the BTS to the Thong Lo station and walk from there.
Contact: Tel: 02-391-6243, 02-712-1624
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri from 10.00 am. - 04.00 pm. (Advance contact in writing is required for a group visit)
Admission: Free
3. Kamthieng House
The Kamthieng House is of great interest to all who are interested in Thai culture. This well-maintained example of the Northern Thai architecture is more than 160 years old. It has been handed down through generations of the Nimmanahaemida family before being generously donated to the Siam Society by Nang Kinhaw Nimmanahaemida . With the financial support of the Asia foundation, the house was relocated from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in 1964. The Kamthieng House is the center-piece at the Siam Society, which promotes the preservation of heritage, culture, arts and the environment.
How to get there: Take the BTS to the Asoke station or the MRT to the Sukhumvit Station. Walk along the Asoke Rd. The Siam Society and the Kamthieng House will be on your right handside.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (except public holidays) 09.00 am. - 05.00 pm.
Admission: 100 baht
