Explore a Nation’s Monetary Legacy at the Illustrious Bank of Thailand Museum

Tucked away within resplendent galleries inside the main mansions of the Bang Khunphrom and Thevaves Palaces, the Bank of Thailand Museum has been an imposing fixture along Samsen Road since its inception. Having opened its doors to the public in January,1993 the museum was declared open by none other than HRH King Bhumiphol Adulyadej and the her majesty the queen. As a financial museum housed inside a former palace which served as the official residence of HRH Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand this sprawling museum offers guests a unique look into the monetary heritage of the Thai Kingdom. Spanning a vast breadth of time from the past to the present this informative locale designed as an edutainment attraction documents the significant changes in the country’s monetary policy throughout the ages. Employing state-of- the- art multimedia and computer graphics facilities the engaging displays at the museum include photographs, antiques and various machinery used to print notes using techniques such as the diorama technique.

Surrounded by stunning rococo and baroque period architecture visitors are takes on a journey through time to the 1st century when bracelets, seeds and glass beads were bartered as currency in exchange for goods or services. Other highlights include Sri Vijaya coins and Funan Coins dating back to the Sukhothai period while bullet coins that were commonly used for trade between the Rattanakosin and Sukhothai periods are also on display in the Pot Duang Room. The coins employed as a medium of exchange between the 14th to 19th centuries in northern Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom are also featured in one of the venue’s 14 display rooms. Bank notes belonging to King Rama IV era are another interesting showcase as it documents the 1850; when British monarch Queen Victoria donated a minting machine to the Thai people and the minting of local currency began in 1858.

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