M.R. Kukrit's Heritage House
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Sightseeing
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Address:
No. 19, Soi Phra Pinit
South Sathorn Road
Bangkok
Thailand
Phone:
0 2286 8185
Fax:
0 2679 3630
Price:
Inexpensive
Description:
Antique Thai Teak houses, art collection, and carefully tended gardens. Home of M.R. Kukrit Pramoj (1911-1995), an Oxford-educated Thai Renaissance man. M.R.Kukrit was a great-grandson of King Rama II and an uncle of the present King. He was a respected scholar, novelist, khon performer, actor and 13th Prime Minister of Thailand (1974-1975). His novel, "Four Reigns" is available in English. It is in a residential area and perhaps most easily reached by taxi. The closest Skytrain Station is Chong Nonsi. Open on weekends and public holidays. There is a 50 baht entry fee with free guided tours available.
Published on 7/20/05

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