M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home

M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home is a residential museum in Bangkok's Sathorn district composed of five teak houses connected by wooden walkways. The complex displays traditional Thai construction methods built without nails and preserves original furnishings with decorative objects and period furniture throughout the rooms.

The residence belonged to a prominent political figure who gathered the teak structures from rural regions across Thailand over many years during the 20th century. The collection preserves traditional building techniques and domestic life from an earlier era, now open to visitors interested in Thai heritage.

The reception hall displays a stage for traditional Khon dance performances, with ornate masks and ancient Buddhist scripture cabinets arranged on surrounding shelves. This space shows how classical arts were actively practiced and valued within a private home.

The museum is easily accessible near South Sathorn Road and opens daily, giving visitors time to walk through the interconnected houses at a comfortable pace. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since the pathways through connected structures and gardens involve walking on uneven wooden floors.

The gardens feature Thai bonsai plants called mai dat, which are carefully cultivated to display miniature versions of natural trees. Additionally, two decorative vases on the grounds arrived from abroad and reflect the household's international connections during a significant historical period.