Suan Pakkad Palace

Suan Pakkad Palace is a museum complex of eight traditional Thai wooden houses on Sri Ayutthaya Road in Bangkok, near Phaya Thai. Built in 1952 as the residence of Prince Chumbhotbongs Paribatra, grandson of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), and Princess Chumbhot, it now displays their extensive collection of antiquities, Ban Chiang ceramics and Thai art. Its centerpiece is the 17th-century Lacquer Pavilion with gilt murals, set within landscaped gardens.

Visitors can explore eight interconnected traditional Thai stilt houses set in gardens with lawns and ponds. Interiors display furniture, ceramics, Ban Chiang archaeological artifacts, musical instruments and art collected by the Prince and Princess. The highlight is the Lacquer Pavilion, a 17th-century Ayutthaya-period structure with gold-leaf murals depicting the life of the Buddha. The Marsi Gallery exhibits Ban Chiang pottery and prehistoric artifacts. Paths connect the houses, gardens and exhibition halls for self-guided or guided viewing.

Established in 1952 by Prince Chumbhotbongs Paribatra (1904-1959), grandson of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), and Princess Chumbhotbongs Paribatra. The Prince converted his cabbage garden (Suan Pakkad) into a residence by relocating and reconstructing eight traditional Thai houses from various regions. Opened as a museum to display the couple's private collection of antiquities and to preserve traditional Thai architecture. The Lacquer Pavilion, originally from Ayutthaya, dates to the late Ayutthaya period and was relocated to the site.

Preserves classic central Thai residential architecture and craftsmanship, including elevated wooden houses and traditional joinery. Houses one of Thailand's important private collections of Ban Chiang prehistoric ceramics, Thai lacquerware, Khmer artifacts and Buddhist art. The Lacquer Pavilion is noted for its well-preserved gilt lacquer murals illustrating Buddhist cosmology and daily life, representing Ayutthaya artistic heritage.