If you are looking for a holiday activity that will fill your heart with happiness and bring back childhood memories, the "National Museum Bangkok" has an interesting exhibition displaying "Ancient Thai Toys," which are part of the personal collection of Chao Chom Manda Liam, in King Chulalongkorn's reign (Rama V), reflecting the way of life and meticulousness of the upper class in the past.
Inside the exhibition, you will be amazed by the exquisite miniature toys, whether it's a small palace doll, a miniature set of dishes, or miniature kitchenware and utensils made from valuable materials. These toys are not only for fun but also serve as excellent teaching tools that help train the skills and learn the practices in the palace of the royal children in that era. It shows us the care in raising children through these small toys.
Walking through the collection of Chao Chom Manda Liam amidst the sacred atmosphere of the Boworn Sathan Mongkol Palace (Front Palace) will make you feel like you have traveled back to the early Rattanakosin era, where beauty remains still in front of you. It is a warm and delicate museum experience, suitable for families who want to bring their children to learn how Thai children in the past, without smartphones or tablets, were happy with toys full of imagination.
This holiday, try a "Sookjai" trip to stroll around the National Museum Bangkok. In addition to ancient toys, there are many important national artifacts to see. Easy to travel to in the heart of Rattanakosin Island. You will definitely get both knowledge and impression back.
