Bang Khun Thian Museum

Bang Khun Thian Museum is a local heritage museum in Tha Kham displaying photographs, historical documents, and handcrafted items. The collections document how the region developed and how people lived there over time.

Mon settlers from the Irrawaddy basin were among the first to settle in this area before Chinese immigrants arrived after 1810 as farmers. These population groups shaped the beginning of human settlement and economic growth.

The museum holds items from fishing communities and traditional farming methods that shaped daily life in Bang Khun Thian over generations. These objects tell the story of people who lived and worked with the water and land around them.

The museum offers guided tours and school programs to make local history accessible to visitors and students. A visit is best planned with time set aside to explore the exhibits and talk with staff members.

The museum shows how the landscape transformed from rice fields into shrimp farms, a striking change in land use over a few generations. This shift is clearly documented through photographs and records on display.

Location: Tha Kham

Part of: Bangkok local museum

GPS coordinates: 13.52775,100.42051

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10