This museum is at 9 Soi 4 A, Krungthep Kritha Road off
Srinakarintara Road, Bang Kapi, Bangkok.
It houses a vast collection of artifacts from prehistoric to
Bangkok periods.
The imitation of some beautiful Thai architecture is scattered
within the museum complex.
Prasart Museum is open everyday except Monday from 10.30 a.m. –
3.00 p.m. Admission fee is 500 baht each.Please contact the museum prior to a visit.
King Rama IX Royal Park
Tel: 328-1385-7)
The 200-acre botanical garden-cum-public park is located deep
inside Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuki and was opened in 1987 to
commemorate the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adulyadej.
The park is open daily from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission fee is 10
Baht.
Safari World
Tel; 518-1000-19
Bangkoks greatest open zoo and leisure park is located in Mm Buri,
via Km. 9 on Raminthra Road. The 300-acre complex comprises a
Safari Park populated by African and Asian mammals, a Marine
Park with amusing performances of well-trained dolphins and
seals, a Bird Park and a Games Corner.
It is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 600
Baht for adults and 360 Baht for children.
TO THE SOUTH OF BANGKOK
Crocodile Farm
Tel: 703-4891-5, 703-5144-8
This large farm with over 60,000 fresh and saltwater crocodiles is
some 30 kilometers from Bangkok in Samut Prakan Province. Other
creatures including trained elephants, gibbons, lions, and
snakes are also found here. The exciting crocodile wrestling
show is performed every hour. There is also a Dinosaur Museum
where various species of life-size dinosaurs and their skeletons
are on display.
The compound is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee
is 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children.
Ancient City
This is the world’s largest outdoor museum which consists of
gigantic sized replicas of famous buildings, monuments, and
temples found in all parts of Thailand.
Visitors can travel around by private car in the area of 280
acres, which is approximately the geographic shape of Thailand.The Ancient City is located at Km. 33 on Sukhumvit Road,
Samut Prakan Province. The compound is open daily from 8.00
a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 50 Baht per person.
