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Open Days: Typically Monday – Friday (there is currently an announcement that it is temporarily closed for renovation; please call to confirm the latest status before visiting)

Opening Hours: Typically 10:00 – 15:30 (recommended to contact/arrange an appointment in advance)

 

Thammasat University Hall of Fame & History on the 3rd floor of the Dome Building at Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus) is a storytelling space designed to make the “identity of Thammasat” feel tangible—more than something you only read about in textbooks. It was created to share the university’s historical background, gather key information for the Thammasat community, and serve as a research and reference hub connected clearly to the institution’s spirit. If you’ve ever wondered why the name “Thammasat” carries so much weight in Thailand’s shared memory, starting here helps turn that feeling into a more organized picture—and makes exploring the old town nearby even more meaningful.

 

One of the biggest charms is the setting itself: the Dome Building is already the university’s signature landmark. Once you reach the exhibition level, it becomes clear that the stories aren’t floating in abstraction—they are placed inside a space that holds architectural meaning and real collective memories. Walking through the displays can feel like tracing how Thammasat moved through different eras and what roles it played during significant moments in society. For visitors who know Thammasat mainly through famous events or well-known names, seeing materials in context helps you “understand rather than memorize” much more easily.

 

A good way to enjoy the visit is not trying to capture every line of text. Instead, set 2–3 guiding questions for yourself, such as: “What did Thammasat prioritize in each era?” or “How do the university’s values appear through people and events?” Then follow the answers as they gradually emerge in the details. You’ll come away with both a big-picture view of the institution and smaller, human-scale moments that make the narrative feel alive. It works well for alumni returning for reflection, students who want to understand their roots, travelers interested in political and social history, and anyone who wants to see Bangkok’s old town as a “landscape of ideas,” not just a place for photos.

 

That said, there is currently information from an announcement indicating it is “temporarily closed for renovation.” So if you plan to go, it’s strongly recommended to call the responsible unit/university archives in advance to avoid a wasted trip. If visits require appointments or registration during a particular period, staff can advise the most accurate process.

 

Getting There If you’re driving, you can start from Victory Monument, head toward Sanam Luang, then enter Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus). Ask staff for directions and the best route to the Dome Building. By public bus, routes 32, 33, 53, 80, 82, and 503 can drop you near Sanam Luang; from there, enter the campus and ask staff for directions. By boat, get off at Tha Phra Chan Pier, walk into Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus), and ask staff for directions to the museum space.

 

If you want to build a half-day to full-day old-town itinerary, Tha Phra Chan connects easily to major landmarks such as Sanam Luang, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Museum Siam, and the Bangkok National Museum. That makes the day feel “full for a reason”: you start with an organized narrative in a learning space, then step out to visit the real locations that shaped Bangkok’s historical and cultural scenes.

 

 

A: It is located on the 3rd floor of the Dome Building at Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus), Phra Nakhon, Bangkok.

 

A: Information indicates it is temporarily closed for renovation, so it’s best to call ahead to confirm the latest status and entry requirements before you go.

 

A: Get off at Tha Phra Chan Pier, walk into Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus), then ask staff for directions to the Dome Building.

 

A: You can take bus routes 32, 33, 53, 80, 82, or 503 to the Sanam Luang area, then enter the campus and ask staff for directions.

 

A: If it is open as usual, most visitors should allow about 1–2 hours for an unrushed visit, plus extra time for getting around the old-town area.