Place to visit
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is a museum in Ayutthaya, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ เจ้าสามพระยา) (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 09. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Ayutthaya, Thailand · Museums and art
- Local name
- พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ เจ้าสามพระยา
- Where
- Thailand · 108
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 49 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 14.35119, 100.56182
What it is and where
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is a museum in Ayutthaya, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ เจ้าสามพระยา) (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.35119, 100.56182; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is November to February.
- JanBest time11:14
- FebBest time11:32
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:19
- MayPossible12:40
- JunPossible12:51
- JulPossible12:46
- AugPossible12:29
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:40
- NovBest time11:19
- DecBest time11:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Borom PhuttharamBuddhist temple ruins in Ayutthaya province, Thailand396 m
- Wat Chi ChiangTemple ruins in Ayutthaya province, Thailand487 m
- Wat Phra Si SanphetRuins of Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya historical park, Thailand637 m
- Wat NokBuddhist temple ruins in Ayutthaya province, Thailand772 m
- Wat ThammikaratBuddhist temple ruins in Ayutthaya province, Thailand839 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Museums and art
- Bangkok National Museum: museum in Bangkok, Thailand
- Sanctuary of Truth: park in Pattaya, Thailand
- Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: Thai royal palace complex
- National Science Museum: museum in Thailand
- Hellfire Pass: war memorial in Thailand
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park: Historical park on a hill in Thailand
Every Thailand place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chao Sam Phraya National Museum?
It is a museum in Ayutthaya, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ เจ้าสามพระยา in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Chao Sam Phraya National Museum?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 09.
How do you get to Chao Sam Phraya National Museum?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Borom Phuttharam, Wat Chi Chiang, Wat Phra Si Sanphet. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
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