National Science Museum (NSM), Pathumthani Province

National Science Museum (NSM), Pathumthani province

The Science Museum is located in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, the capital city of  Thailand. It is the first museum to be opened under the management of the National Science Museum organisation (NSM), and aims to involve individuals in the excitement of science, ultimately to increase the public understanding of science and technology. Through the use of interactive exhibits and everyday examples, visitors can see the links between science and technology that are present in nearly every aspect of our lives. By looking at examples close to home, science becomes more familiar and exciting.

Permanent exhibitions

There are six floors of exhibits and interesting graphics panels concerning all areas of science, but especially that relating to Thailand.

Level 1: Reception and introductory area

Main entry, cloak rooms, cafeteria, first aid, souvenir shop

Pioneers of science

Cyberstation

Education

Temporary exhibition halls

Level 2: History of science and technology

The origin of human species

History of science

The fragile earth

Vision of the great scientists

Level 3: Basic science and energy

Sound and light

Forces and motion

Electricity and magnetism

Cinema

Level 4: Science and technology in Thailand

Ecology

Agriculture and industrialisation

Geography and geology

Level 5: Science and technology in our everyday lives

Body and health

Quality of life

Home and office

Transportation

Vision for the future

Level 6: Traditional technologies

The Queen's Gallery

Carving

Pottery

Metallurgy

Wickerwork

Textiles

The Science Museum is open from 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, Tuesday - Thursday and 9.30 am - 5.00 pm,

Friday - Sunday every week of the year.

credit : http://www.nsm.or.th/nsm2008/english/exhibitions.html

Had Chao Mai National Park, Trang Province

Had Chao Mai National Park in Sikao district, Trang Province
Had Chao Mai National Park covers the area of Pak Meng Beach and nine islands, for example, Meng Island, Pling Island, Cheuk Island, Wan Island, Mok Island, Kradan Island and Chao Mai Island.  the areas is 1,443,800 Rai.  It was created a National Park on October 14, 1981.  It is possible to get there via Trang Sikao road, passing Banna, Muangpet, the Hot Spring.  Chao Mai Beach and Changland Beach.  The distance is about 50kms.  Or one can take the coastal road from Trang town to Pak Meng Beach to get to the National Park Office which is about 7 kms. from there.  The office has a service center, toilets and areas.  Tents are also available for those who would like to spend the night there.  Contact in advance The National Park Division, Department of Forestry, Tel. 075-579-0529 Or Had Chao Mai National Park Amphur Sikao Trang 92000 Tel. 075-210099
credit : Tourism Authority of Thailand
Mook Island and Morakot Cave, Trang
Mook Island and Morakot Cave, Trang Province
Tham Le Khao Koph (Lae Cave)
Trang Vegetarian Festival 2009

Mulberry Paper Umbrella, Chiangmai

Mulberry paper umbrella work group
Baan Tonpoa Sankampeang district is the mulberry paper production source for hundred years that reect the ancient intellectual that they possessed the ability to bring the plant from nature to create value and have unique especially the using of dust that is the alkaline to mix with the mulberry ber to make it sticker, mix wiht Tako water and can use as water resistible, well quality, good design until it can be brought to create other material such as umbrella.  The dominant characteristic of the product is the using of matural materials with good design, durable and water resistance.

credit :  OTOP City 2009

Wat Traimit Temple, The biggest Golden Buddha Image in the World

Wat Traimit Temple, The Golden Buddha image in the world      

Thailand's and the world's prestigious sculpture Phra Buddha Maha Suwan Patimakorn commonly know as the "Gold Buddha Image of Wat Traimit Wittayaram" is the one and only Gold Buddha Image in Thailand that was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record in 1991 as the worlds' largest Gold Buddha image.  This has made the name of the revered icon know worldwide. It is regarded as an invaluable part of the cultural heritage related to Buddhism and the Thai nation.

Buddha image made from solid gold and weighing about 5.5 tons  

The New Phra Maha Mondop :

a splendid Shrine for Highly Revered Buddha Image.

HM the King on the speical occasion of his 80th Birthday Anniversary
Phra Maha Mondop :  House Phra Buddha Maha Suwannapatimakorn (The Golden Buddha Image) in Wat Traimit Wittayaram, Bangkok.
Open from Mondy to Sunday 8.00 - 17.00
Museum (2nd and 3rd Floor)
Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8.00 - 16.30

photo album : Celebrate The New Pra Maha Mondop during 31 December, 2009 to 1 January, 2010

Phra Mahamondop, Wat Traimit Wittayaram Wora Wihan
The Temple was built around 1832.  It was formerly named Wat Sam Chin (three Chineses Temple).  After three Chinese donors who contributed their properties to build the temple in 1939, it's name was changed to Wat Traimit Witthayaram and become a Royal Temple in 1956.  The Buddha image named Sukhothai Traimit located inside the Wiharn (Hall of Worshop) belongs to Sukhothai period, presumably made during the reign of King Ram Khamhaeng the great (1277-1317) the image was moved from Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai to Wat Chotinaram (Wat Phrayakrai) during the reign of King Rama III.  Then it was shifted to this temple and stored in the pavilion before moved to the present location in 1955.   During its moving the lime covering, of the image was cracked revealing, the guilt Golden Buddha image inside. The entire covering was then removed.

credit :  Phra Mahamondop singed board.

Roses Valentine's Day

Roses have been used ot represent love, cheerfulness and beauty.  On different important occasions, we tend to express our feelings with roses instead of words and therefore, this flower is taken to symbolize love.  This can be illustrated by Matanapatha or the Legend of Roses, a verse drama written in the traditional Chant verse form by King Vajiravudh.  The drama involves a powerful angel who is intensely in love with Matanapatha, who ignores him.  consequently, he harbours a grudge against her and turns her into a rose on earth.  On the full moon night, she will become human and only when she finds true love will she be able to maintain her human form.

credit :  Thai Stamp Bulletin, vol. 2010 Issue Jan-Mar.