The Siam Society is organising a one-day study trip on Saturday to various museums and some of the interesting historical sites in Nakhon Pathom, U Thong and Suphan Buri. The tour, to be led by Somlak Charoenpot - adviser to the Council of the Siam Society - will depart at 7:30am from the Siam Society and return at about 9:30pm.
Nakhon Pathom: It is one of the most ancient sites in Thailand. Its great monument, Phra Pathom Chedi, is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in the country. Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum, which is on the southeast side of the monument, houses some very fine Dvaravati (Mon) stone Wheels of the Law, as well as stucco and terracotta bas-relief from Chedi Chula Pathon, together with a large fragment of Dvaravati-period carved stones depicting the Buddha preaching his First Sermon, among other pieces. Also, a few interesting ruins of temples from the Dvaravati period remain in the vicinity.
U Thong: U Thong National Museum and the remains of the original foundations of some Dvaravati stupas scattered about the modern town and the surrounding countryside. The site was an important centre of a Mon Dvaravati political entity from the 7th century.
The U Thong National Museum was established in 1959, and contains an important collection of Dvaravati sculptures, as well as other artefacts from all periods excavated in the region and elsewhere. Prince Damrong, when Minister of the Interior, visited U Thong in 1903 and recognised that the site was an ancient city in the same period as Nakhon Pathom. Later, the Royal Institute conducted a survey of the site. More investigations continued under the Fine Arts Department which led to the discovery of many monuments and artefacts. All of them stand as evidence of the past importance of U Thong, which is now one of the districts in Suphan Buri province.
Suphan Buri: This prosperous town is situated on the east bank of the Mae Nam Tha Chin (or Tha Chin River) in a rich rice and sugar cane-growing region. Suphan Buri is located some 170km from Bangkok. Several ruin monuments in the area attest to the town's ancient origin, notably Wat Palelai, with its huge seated and much-restored Buddha. The old town founded in pre-Ayutthaya period on the west bank of the river was moved to various sites over the centuries. Suphan Buri was an important town during the Ayutthaya and early Bangkok periods, involved in many battles and wars.
The National Museum of Suphan Buri is one of the new generations of national museums, using modern architectural styles and modern techniques in presentation. The story begins with early settlements in the region and continues to the present day. This museum is a centre of information about the arts, history, archaeology and the different groups of people living in the province.
A contribution of 2,250 baht is suggested for Society members and 2,750 baht for non-members. The sum will cover transportation, entrance fees to museums and monuments, two meals, a donation to the Siam Society, and all arrangements to make the trip possible.
Payment can be made in cash or by cheque made payable to the Siam Society. Alternatively, payment can be made by deposit/transfer of funds to the Siam Society's travel banking account: The Thai Military Bank (TMB), Asok branch; savings account no.: 053-2-18000-7.
Contact Prasert (ext 504) or Ekkarin (ext 506) on 02-661-6470 - 7, or fax 02-258-3491, or email info@siam-society.org. The Siam Society Office is open Tuesday to Saturday (except holidays), from 9am to 5pm.
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Nakhon Pathom: It is one of the most ancient sites in Thailand. Its great monument, Phra Pathom Chedi, is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in the country. Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum, which is on the southeast side of the monument, houses some very fine Dvaravati (Mon) stone Wheels of the Law, as well as stucco and terracotta bas-relief from Chedi Chula Pathon, together with a large fragment of Dvaravati-period carved stones depicting the Buddha preaching his First Sermon, among other pieces. Also, a few interesting ruins of temples from the Dvaravati period remain in the vicinity.
U Thong: U Thong National Museum and the remains of the original foundations of some Dvaravati stupas scattered about the modern town and the surrounding countryside. The site was an important centre of a Mon Dvaravati political entity from the 7th century.
The U Thong National Museum was established in 1959, and contains an important collection of Dvaravati sculptures, as well as other artefacts from all periods excavated in the region and elsewhere. Prince Damrong, when Minister of the Interior, visited U Thong in 1903 and recognised that the site was an ancient city in the same period as Nakhon Pathom. Later, the Royal Institute conducted a survey of the site. More investigations continued under the Fine Arts Department which led to the discovery of many monuments and artefacts. All of them stand as evidence of the past importance of U Thong, which is now one of the districts in Suphan Buri province.
Suphan Buri: This prosperous town is situated on the east bank of the Mae Nam Tha Chin (or Tha Chin River) in a rich rice and sugar cane-growing region. Suphan Buri is located some 170km from Bangkok. Several ruin monuments in the area attest to the town's ancient origin, notably Wat Palelai, with its huge seated and much-restored Buddha. The old town founded in pre-Ayutthaya period on the west bank of the river was moved to various sites over the centuries. Suphan Buri was an important town during the Ayutthaya and early Bangkok periods, involved in many battles and wars.
The National Museum of Suphan Buri is one of the new generations of national museums, using modern architectural styles and modern techniques in presentation. The story begins with early settlements in the region and continues to the present day. This museum is a centre of information about the arts, history, archaeology and the different groups of people living in the province.
A contribution of 2,250 baht is suggested for Society members and 2,750 baht for non-members. The sum will cover transportation, entrance fees to museums and monuments, two meals, a donation to the Siam Society, and all arrangements to make the trip possible.
Payment can be made in cash or by cheque made payable to the Siam Society. Alternatively, payment can be made by deposit/transfer of funds to the Siam Society's travel banking account: The Thai Military Bank (TMB), Asok branch; savings account no.: 053-2-18000-7.
Contact Prasert (ext 504) or Ekkarin (ext 506) on 02-661-6470 - 7, or fax 02-258-3491, or email info@siam-society.org. The Siam Society Office is open Tuesday to Saturday (except holidays), from 9am to 5pm.
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