The national maritime museum

Naval history!

We were a little pressed for time, so only went inside and had a quick look about. The exhibits we saw in the entry area seems dark and not very interesting. The 100 baht charge for foreigners didn't...

i expected more but its a seeing worth attraction

Mainly its about an ancient ship they discovered and rebuilt. Its a wooden rebuilt ship an you can go inside an have the feeling of being in a time machine. Quite informative and gives an insight in t...

Good junk

Not far out of town, near the spot where the Thai hero King Thaksin built a navy of 100 (?) ships which he used to retake the old capital of Ayutthaya from the Burmese. A fine full size reproduction o...

Highly educational

I did not expect this kind of museum in a provincial city. It gives a good overview about the maritime history and archeology of Thailand. Absolute highlight is the reconstruction of a Thai junk, on a...

Well worth a visit

Another wonderful experience in Chanthaburi. A very well set-up museum, telling the story of the maritime history of the city and surrounding area. Many models of ships and barges, including a very la...