Place to visit
Thalang National Museum, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Thalang National Museum is a museum in Phuket province, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ถลาง). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to February. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Phuket province, Thailand · Museums and art
- Local name
- พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ถลาง
- Where
- Thailand · 83110, ภูเก็ต
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- HKT Phuket, 16 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We-Su 09:00-16:00
- Website
- finearts.go.th
- Coordinates
- 7.98093, 98.36694
What it is and where
Thalang National Museum is a museum in Phuket province, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ถลาง). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
permanent exhibition of life in old Phuket, ancient artefacts and remains discovered on the coast, and materials used during war with Burma (Source: Wikipedia)
It is in Phuket, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 7.98093, 98.36694; the nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT, Phuket), 16 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 Thalang National Museum is November to February.
- JanBest time11:35
- FebBest time11:45
- MarPossible11:57
- AprBetter not12:11
- MayPossible12:22
- JunPossible12:28
- JulPossible12:25
- AugPossible12:16
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:49
- NovBest time11:38
- DecBest time11:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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 Choeng ThaleBuddhist temple in Phuket province, Thailand6.1 km
- Phuket Elephant Sanctuary officeWith kids · Wildlife6.3 km
- Joe houseHiking6.9 km
- Gibbon Rehabilitation ProjectWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
- Bang Thao beachBeach in Phuket province, Thailand9.2 km
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 Thalang National Museum?
It is a museum in Phuket province, Thailand (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ถลาง in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Thalang National Museum?
November to February. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Thalang National Museum?
The nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), 16 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 Choeng Thale, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary office, Joe house. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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