National Library

The National Library was originally established In the compound of the Royal Palace under the name of "Ho Samut Vajirayarn". It was move to a four-storied building constructed at Tha Wasukri in 1963. Its services became more extensive, covering: "Ho Phra Samut Vajirayarn" a place for keeping stone imscription and Buddhist inscription cases; music library ,
of the late H.R.H. Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu; Narathip Centre where ancient inscriptions
are kept for social research; Soonthraporn Audio Visual Centre including facilities for showing documentary films, technical meetings, seminars and exhibitions, which are organised on a regular basis. National Library opens for the public daily from 08:00 to 16:30 hours except during official holidays.

Damrong Rachanupharb Library

Locate: in the compound of WangVora( on Lan Lua road, the library was erected in honour of Somdet Phra Chao Barommaw Ther Krom Phraya Damrong

Rachanupharb. It is a reference library for researd into interesting events both in the older and moder days. It is open for the public during weekdays fron 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

Bank of Thailand Museum

Bank of Thailand Museum was established at the Bangkhunphrom Royal Palace within the compound of the Bank of Thailand. It was set up under thejoint auspices of the Department of Fine Arts, the Treasury Department, National Museum and Thai Coin Association of Thailand. The museum features a large collection of coins used as a medi um of exchange since the prehistoric age and is divided into sections: e.g. room for ancient coins, Pot Duang coins, Thai coins, Thai banknotes, Thongtra room, 50th Bank of Thailand Anniversary room, and so forth.
The museum opens for group tours free -of-charge with prior arrangement during weekdays from 10:00 to midday and from 14:00 to 16:00 hours, except weekends and Bank holidays. For more information please telephone 283-5265 or 283-5284.

Stone and Mineral Museum

Located next door to the Priest's Hospital on Rama VI road opposite to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Stone and Mineral Museum was established in 1948 and is under the responsibility of the Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Industry. The museum displays a large collection of objects like minerals, stones, fossils including ancient mineral or stone.weapons. Its exhibitions are divided into two major parts. The first part, Geology, features the chronological development of the earth, the changes in its surface, stone minerals, and fossils. The other part presents different types of mineral resources. The museum opens for the public free-of-charge during weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00 hours. For more information, please telephone 245-6397.

Prasart Museum

Situated at No.9, Soi Krungthep Kritha 4, Thanon Phatthanakan Mai, Phra Khanong, the museum has a large collection of antiques from the prehistoric to the Rattanakosin Era. Within its compound there are buildings of different architectural designs like the so-called Tuk Farang Tam -Nak Daeng which is the replica of Tam-Nak Daeng (Red Abode) within the National Museum, Ho Phra (chapel where a Buddha image is enshrined) transcribed from Wat Yai Suwannaram, etc. It is open for the public from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 and 15:00 hours. The admission fee, including snacks and refreshments, is 300 baht per person. During weekdays group tours may be made by prior arrangement. Please telephone 379-3601,379-3609, or 253-9772.

National Cultural Centre

Situated on a large land area of 23 Rais on Ratchadaphisck Road, Huai Khwang District of Bangkok, the National Cultural Centre is the local point for cultural exchange both at the national and international levels. Its main objective is to enhance the awareness of the Thai people of the value of Thai culture to the extent that they will guard it with ardent care and preserve it as part of their eminent national iden tity. Inside the centre there is a large assembly hall, small meeting hall, open air theatre,library, language laboratory,. and audiovisual laboratory. For more mformation please telephone 247-0028 or 247-3201.

National Theatre

Situated on the right side of the National Museum, the National Theatre is directly under the administration of the Department of Fine Arts with.the mission to organise theatrical performances particularly the Sisuk Nattakam programme which is staged on the last Friday and Saturday of each consecutive month. For more information please telephone 224-1342 or 221-H 191 during office hours.

Sangkhit Sin Centre

Located within the Phan Fa Bridge, branch of the Bangkok Bank, the Sangkhit Sin Centre is a cultural centre where Thai classical music or technical discussions on the issue music are organised for the public every Friday free-of-charge. For more information about the performances and timetable please call 282-2396.

Bangkok Theatre

Located on Petchaburi Road (near Ekkamai Intersection) near Charn Issara II building, ang 0 Intersect.1O h re modern dramas are staged every Theatre IS we.
weekend from Friday to Sunday. For more information about current programmes and timetable please contact 319-7641-5, or facsimile 319-7644.

Chaloemkrung Royal Theatre

Located on Charoenkrung road of Phra Nakhon District, the theatre used to be Chaloemkrung movie house 111 the old days. The place was renovated to be a modern theatre, well equipped with special effects and techniques like laser and
multivision systems. There is a wide variety of performances being offered like Khon (drama enacting scenes from Ramayana); plays, period dramas and movies. For more information about current programmes please contact 222-0434, 225-8757-8, 222-1352 or 222-1753.