Echoes of Time: Inscriptions of Siam

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From Thai PBS World

A historic map offers insights into Thailand’s past perceptions of geography, politics, and culture.//Photo: Fine Arts Department

Step into the Bangkok National Museum and take a journey through the ages with the captivating “Precious Siam Inscriptions and Documents” exhibition.

The Bangkok National Museum beckons travellers and history enthusiasts alike with its latest offering. A mesmerizing collection of historic inscriptions spanning various epochs, from nineteenth-century stone stelae to traditional palm-leaf manuscripts and early printed documents in Thailand, the new exhibition promises an immersive exploration of the nation’s rich heritage.

As visitors enter the exhibition hall, they are transported back in time by the Siamese Chronicles section, serving as a gateway to bygone eras.

Featuring ancient documents and timeless literature recorded on stone inscriptions, Thai manuscripts, and palm-leaf manuscripts, this section offers profound insights into Thailand’s historical landscape from the Sukhothai period to the pre-reformation era under the reign of King Rama IV.

For those intrigued by Thailand’s legal history, the Legal Chronicles section presents fascinating tales of punishment, criminology, free trade, and freedom through historic legal documents and international relations.

From the Three-Seal Law to the Bowring Treaty, visitors gain valuable insights into the evolution of legal systems, laws, and jurisprudence, culminating in the landmark Slavery Abolition Act of 1905, a significant milestone in Thai human rights development.

VISITING THE EXHIBITION

The Bangkok National Museum is situated in the historic district of Bangkok, near the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. It can be reached by taxi, public bus, Chao Phraya Express boat, tuk-tuk, or the MRT Blue Line. It’s open Wednesday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4pm.

By Thai PBS World Feature Desk

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