Science Museum and Planetarium
928 Sukumvit Road, Phra Khanong sub-distict, Bangkok, Thailand
Phone: 66 02 392 5951-9

As the Solar System, astronomy, outer space, nature and the environment, and technology are part of reality and human ways of life, the Science Centre was established for the purpose of educating the youth and the general public in these subjects. Here can be found multimedia presentations, exhibits of models and real objects, and educational processes giving experience with various activities at every opportunity. + Bangkok Planetarium : Shows programmes divided into two parts : showing of stars in the sky between twilight and down, and multi-vision slide shows for which the programme changes every month. Science and Technology Building : This has a permanent exhibition on four floors about the bases of himan life. Nature and Environment Building : This has permanent exhibitions using diverse and modern media. Underwater World Building : Shows the evolution of aquatic animals and many species of beautiful fish. Exhibition of Sports Science : Display the importance of our bodies, the history of sports science, knowledge of exercise and tests of the body's capabilities.

The National Museum Bangkok
Na Phrthat Rdm Phra Borommaharachawang Sub-district, Phra Nakorn District, Bangkok 10200

The history of the National Museum Bangkok dates back to 1874 when His Majesty, King Rama V opened the first public "museum" to exhibit the royal collection of King Rama IV, and other objects of general interest, at the Concordia Pavilion inside the Brand Palace. Later, the Museum was transferred to its present site, the "Wang Na", or "Palace to the Front" which had been the palace of the Prince Successor. In 1926, it was named the "Bangkok Museum" and subsequently developed into the National Museum Bangkok, when it came under the direction of the Department of Fine Arts in 1934.

JEATH War Museum
Saeng Chuto Road, Bangkok, Thailand

The War Museum is one of two war museums about the Death Railway built in 1942/1943. It is located approx. 300m from The Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi and includes a prehistoric view of the province. The JEATH War Museum is located in the grounds of a temple at the junction of the Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi Rivers. The JEATH War Museum is open daily from 08:30 to 18:00

Jim Thompson House
6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 216-7368

The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned.