Museum of Siam, the futuristic national discovery museum which opened its doors to the public in 2008 should prove a boon for all visitors usefully occupied over thier trips. It's the newest museum in Rattanakosin Island. The exhibitions are very exciting with interactive presentation. We highly recommend all visitors to see this museum.

The national museum houses a colossal hoard of Thailand's chief artistic riches, ranging from sculptural treasures in the north and south wings, through bizarre decorative objects in the older buildings, to outlandish funeral chariots and the exquisite Buddhaisawan Chapel, as well as occasionally staging worthwhile temporary exhibitions. The free guided tours in English are worth making time for: they're generally entertaining and their explication of the choicest exhibits provides a good introduction to Thai religion and culture.

This shed, where several royal barges are displayed, is located on Khlong (canal) Bangkok Noi off the Chao Phraya River not far from Phra Pin Klao Bridge. The barges were used on royal occasions and formerly served as war vessels. The most beautiful barge is Suphannahong used by the king only when he made his royal river procession for the Kathin Ceremony, a Buddhist tradition of offering robes to monks, usually during October or November.