International Center for the Arts

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

International Center for the Arts History One of the important royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen is to follow His Majesty the King to visit people everywhere throughout all regions of Thailand His Highness has practiced consecutively for many decades.

 

As a result, His Highness saw the true living conditions of the people, how they were suffering. What he was most worried about was The poverty of the people, therefore, His Majesty wishes to provide a career for the people to do. to increase income to be sufficient for subsistence in the present Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen was very interested in folk crafts or folk arts made using local materials.

 

His Highness promoted this by organizing teachers to train the people to help improve quality. of the job to be better When the people have expertise, then the work produced. will buy it with his royal property which this work was later expanded to Foundation for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts in Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on July 21, 1976 and established the first arts and crafts training school at the Chitralada Palace. On the coronation day of 1980.

 

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen His Majesty the King Mr. Thanin Kraivichien, Vice Chairman of the Foundation for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts Recruiting land close to Bang Pa-In Palace to set up another Arts and Crafts Center. Mr. Thanin Kraivichien procured 2 plots of land as land belonging to the Crown Property Bureau. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has given the government to manage land reform so that the poor people have a place to live and live as they are. One plot is in Ban Na District. Nakhon Nayok Province Another plot is located in Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Overflowing Klao.

 

Both of them went to see the plot of land in Bang Sai district by themselves. Which this plot of land has a total area of ​​​​about 750 rai and has a royal decision that it is appropriate to build a center for arts and crafts here. consecrated this plot of land to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 4th cycle birthday, and the government has also approved various government agencies to support the project of the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center.

 

Which Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen Established by assigning the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives The Agricultural Land Reform Office is responsible for site supervision and training. and has the 21st Infantry Regiment of the King's Guard to help take care of the maintenance of order and coordinate with various departments in organizing professional arts and crafts training And an additional 200 rai of land was purchased, totaling almost 1,000 rai of the center's area at present. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening of Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. Officially on December 7, 1984.

 

Interesting thing Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center It is located on the Chao Phraya River in Bang Sai District. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province There is an area of ​​approximately 1,000 rai within the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. It consists of many places and things of interest such as:

 

Mascot pavilion It is an applied Thai-style building with four-storey square towers standing in the middle of Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. and other arts and crafts centers across the country. The 2nd floor and the 3rd floor are the exhibition of excellent art and craft products of the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. The 4th floor is a seminar room.

 

Open for viewing every day, weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., public holidays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.

 

Arts and Crafts Village Tourism Authority of Thailand has supported this village for the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center to be a place to represent the architecture in building houses of Thai people in different regions, simulating their lives as well as Thai arts and culture from all over the country Within the village, there are demonstrations of Thai way of life in each region and demonstrations of arts and crafts.

 

Open for viewing every day from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. and folk games in all 4 regions to watch on Saturday - Sunday and on public holidays, 1 round per day between 4:30 PM. - 5:30 PM.

 

In addition, Bang Sai Village of Arts and Crafts is pleased to present a traditional Thai wedding ceremony in the central region by organizing perfectly Thai traditional activities such as a monk ceremony, a Khan Mak procession. conch watering ceremony Decoration of the venue, music - music played throughout the event. Food and drinking water for relatives and attendees For more information, contact the Silpachee Village, Bang Sai, Tel. 0 3536 6666-7, 08 9132 0303 (Ms. Atchara).

 

Arts and Crafts Training Building Located in the center of the center comprises of arts and crafts training buildings of various departments. Currently, the center offers 29 departments of folk arts and crafts training for farmers from all regions of the country. Visit the center's arts and crafts training methods at every step and the production of exquisite arts and crafts that takes a long time to obtain quality products.

 

Open for viewing every day from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except during the closed training sessions.

 

Guan Yin Bodhisattva thousand hands, Mr. Tu Jie, on behalf of the Chinese people. have bowed Presenting one hand of the Bodhisattva Kuan Yin, carved from yellow sandalwood, 6 meters high, to His Majesty the King. On the auspicious occasion of the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th cycle birthday and graciously to be enshrined at the temporary palace, Sala Rong Chang, Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center For people who have faith in the Guan Yin Bodhisattva come to worship and worship every day from 09.00 - 17.00 hrs.

 

Pratumnak is a Thai house in the central region, built with materials that are readily available in the local area and has the beauty of a traditional Thai house. This palace was built to serve as a resting place for His Majesty the King. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen and all Her Royal Highnesses The palace is surrounded by ornamental plants and a beautiful waterfall.

 

Fish Palace is built and operated by the Department of Fisheries. It is a freshwater aquarium. The main building has two large glass containers, one large pea-shaped tank with a capacity of 1,400 tons and the other circular tank with a capacity of 600 tons. that is the native fish of Thailand

 

Open for viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

 

The bird park is operated by the Wildlife Protection Foundation. and flora of Thailand in the royal patronage The aviary consists of 2 large aviaries. Inside, there are more than 30 species of rare birds. The interior is decorated like nature, such as waterfalls and artificial streams. There is a shady model forest that is close to nature. There is also a suspension bridge for tourists to walk up to see. You can also take clear pictures of the birds from the top of the cage, and around the aviary there are other wildlife to see as well.

 

Open for viewing every day from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Admission fee: 20 baht for adults, 10 baht for children.

 

Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center Open for visits Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday, Sunday, public holidays from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Admission fee: Thais, adults 50 baht, children 20 baht, foreigners, adults 100 baht, children 50 baht. Visit the inside. Arts and Crafts Village "Wang Pla", the largest freshwater fish museum in Thailand, arts and crafts training building "Sala Phra Mingkwan" which is a building selling arts and crafts products for students of the arts and crafts. Pay homage to the Bodhisattva Guan Yin at the Rong Chang pavilion and ride a small train. free of charge For more information, please contact the public relations of Bangsai Arts and Crafts Center at 0 3536 6252-4, 0 3528 3246-9 or www.bangsaiarts.com.

 

1. Route 1, Highway No. 9 (West Ring Road) from Highway 345 Intersection (Bang Bua Thong District), which comes from Suphan Buri Province - Taling Chan or Pathum Thani through Sam Khok Intersection - Cross the bridge over the Chao Phraya River - Turn left at Bo Sa Intersection - walk straight to the center.

 

2. Route 2 Highway 306 (Tiwanon Road) from Pak Kret Intersection - through Suan Somdet Intersection - through Pak Khlong Rangsit Intersection - through.

 

Bang Phun Intersection - Turn right at Pathum Thani Techno Intersection onto Highway No. 347 (Pathum Thani - Bang Pahan) through Chiang Rak Noi Intersection - Turn left at the Chiang Rak Noi Interchange, drive straight through Bo Sa Intersection - U-turn under the Chao Phraya River Bridge - turn left Bo Sa Intersection - Drive straight until the center

 

3. Route 3 Pak Kret Bang Pa-In Expressway - Take Bang Pa-In Expressway straight through Bo Sa Intersection - U-turn under the Chao Phraya River Bridge - Turn left at Bo Sa Intersection - Go straight until you reach the Center.

 

4. Route 4, Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) from Rangsit or North or Northeast - through Bang Pa-In interchange. Enter Highway 9 (Western Ring Road) – go straight through the Chiang Rak Noi intersection – drive straight through Bo Sa Intersection. - U-turn under the Chao Phraya River Bridge - Turn left at Bo Sa Intersection - Drive straight until the center.

 

5. Route 5, Asian Highway, from Bang Pahan District - Ayutthaya, take Highway No. 347 (Pathum Thani - Bang Pahan) - cross the bridge over the Chao Phraya River - at the Chiang Rak Noi intersection, turn right - go straight through Bo Sa Intersection, make a U-turn under the River Bridge Chao Phraya - Turn left at Bo Sa Intersection - Walk straight until you reach the center.

 

6. Route 6, Highway No. 3309 (Bang Pa-in, Chiang Rak Noi) from the Asian Highway or Ayutthaya, pass in front of the Bang Pa-In Paper Factory - under the bridge over the Chao Phraya River - turn left at the Bang Sai Pier Intersection - go straight until the center.

 

Bus You can take bus number 838 (Rangsit - Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center) from Future Park Rangsit, Phaholyothin Road from 06.00-21.00 or by bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road every day. 0 2936 2852-66 Ayutthaya Bus Station Tel. 0 3533 5304 Transport Company Limited Tel. 1490 or www.transport.co.th

 

By train, you can take a train from Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Bang Pa-In District Railway Station. Service is available every day from 06.40-22.00 hrs. Go to Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center Call for details. 0 2220 4334, 1690 Ayutthaya Railway Station Tel. 0 3524 1520 or www.railway.co.th

 

International Center for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts (Public Organization) (B.E.A.) located on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River, at 59 Moo 4, Chang Yai Sub-district, on an area of ​​45 rai. The center consists of 2 main buildings, the Phra Ming Mongkhon Pavilion and the Market Building.

 

Ming Mongkol Pavilion A large 3-storey building, which is an exhibition building and an exhibition of arts and crafts for export, with an area of ​​34,340 square meters. costume Gifts or souvenirs and household items. Part 2 showcases the arts and crafts of the Bang Sai Arts and Crafts Center. There are also shops selling arts and crafts products made by the handiwork of Bang Sai students. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and various arts and crafts centers. Section 3 stores selling Thai arts and handicrafts, which include shops selling one Tambon one product and shops selling arts and crafts products from various regions across the country. Section 4, an arts and crafts demonstration area. Thailand that is hard to find.

 

The 2nd and 3rd floors are used as meeting rooms and trade negotiation rooms. In order to create a market and distribute the arts and crafts to the international market widely. including supporting electronic commerce systems.

 

The Market Building was built to be a place to sell arts and crafts products and products from one sub-district, one product from 76 provinces. Open every Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More call. 0 3536 7054-9 Fax 0 3536 7051.

 

Bang Sai Orchid Garden It is the first orchid garden planted on soil in Thailand that is decorated beautifully with the Mokala genus and various orchid species like the tulip garden in Holland. It is a learning center that teaches how to grow orchids. for tourism and excursions Open for tourists to visit every day. without admission fee Located on Sam Khok-Sena Road, Bang Sai Subdistrict, open from 08.00-17.00 hrs. Tel. 0 3537 2443-6, Fax 0 3537 2441.