Money, money, money........ Traditional Cache
Money, money, money........
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This is the home of the Bank of Thailand and their museum.
The Bank of Thailand Museum was conceptualized as long as 30 years ago when the Bank of Thailand had appointed a special working group to establish a museum in 1978. However, the idea stayed dormant for several years and only until the renovation of the Main Mansion and the Royal Mansion was completed, the Bank of Thailand Museum Project started to set in motion.
Upon the completion of the Museum, Their Majesties King Bhumiphol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit presided over the opening ceremony on January 9th, 1993.
One of the Museum’s primary objectives is to preserve the legacy of the Thai money which is an important cultural heritage showing the evolution of Thai Kingdom. The Museum is also intended to serve as a stimulus for the research and study of the evolution of the Thai money. The exhibits cover the historic development of Thai money as a medium of exchange: ancient money from the Funan, Davaravati, and Sri Vijaya Kingdoms; Pot Duang; Thai coins; Thai banknotes, money from the north (Lanna money) and the northeast (Lanchang money). In addition, an exhibit showing the history of the Bank of Thailand, its roles and responsibilities has also been displayed. Important events in the history of the Bank during the past 60 years are listed in chronological order. This covers the establisment of the Thai National Banking Bureau, the promulgation of the Bank of Thailand Act 1942, the appointments of all the governors, the relocation of the office premises, the opening of the Bank’s branches, and the implementation of various important monetary policies over time. The life, works, activities, the talents of H.R.H Prince Paripatra Sukhumbhand, Prince of Nakornsavarn and artistic values in architectural and decorative designs of Bangkhunprom Palace are also displayed in the Museum.
The Bang Khunphrom Compound land originaly consisted of several pieces of land once belonging to royals, aristocrats, laypeople and monasteries. The property as it is today is bordered by the Chao Phraya River to the west, Samsen Road to the east, Tha Kasem Road to the south and Devavesm Palace to the north.
King Rama 5 gave this plot of land to his son Prince Boribhat Sukhumbhandi in May 1899. While the Prince was studying in Europe, his mother Princess Consort Sukumalmarsri was in charge of the affairs attached to the Palace. Upon his home visit in 1901, Prince Boribhat expressed the intention to return to stay in 1903.
The Department of Public Works was responsible for designs and construction of the palace under the supervision of Phra Sathit Nimankarn. The construction projects for the Department of Public Works during that time had Senior Architect Mr. Carl Zundrekski assisted by Mr. Paolo Remedi and Mr. Mario Tamagno in charge of architectural designs while Chief Engineer Mr. Carlo Allegre and Assistant Engineer Mr. Elmigno Gioanni Ugegno Gollo were responsible for structural engineering.
THE ARCHITECTURE
In the course of designing the Bang Khunphrom Mansion, Europe was going through the period of change. With the Industrial Revolution, new materials were discovered influencing new movements of designs and construction methods. The manifestation of the Bang Khunphrom Palace was therefore the result of such movements and discoveries with bricks and concrete wall bearing system. The Mansard roof with dormers placed evenly was covered with interlocking tiles and supported by solid wood structure.
The Main Bang Khunphrom Mansion stands proudly in its unique elegance ornamented by delicate stucco designs considered to be one of the most beautiful in Thailand. The stucco designs borrow from various western periods and styles and yet blend harmoniously with the architectural character predominated by Baroque style so evident in external walls.
The South Wing of the Mansion is rounded out with a circular tower while each section of the wall facing the Northeast wears an arch trimming on top. The overall floor plan is typical of the Baroque Period that remained popular into the late 19th century. The decorative motifs found in different rooms correspond with each other accentuating stucco designs around window frames and light portholes. Most outstanding features of the interiors are the panelled door with intricate etching in the center, the porthole above the door blinded with laced wood, carved wood decorations with designs painted in gold on the ceilings and glossy interlocking teakwood floor.
Bank of Thailand Museum is opened to the public from 09:30 am.-12:00 noon and 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, except bank holidays.
VISIT REGULATION
Free admission for Museum visitors
Dress respectfully
Refrain from making any loud noise.
No food and drink in the Museum.
No smoking.
No Photograph inside the building
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