Prachinburi National Museum — Attraction in Prachin Buri Province

Prachin Buri National Museum is located on Prachin Anusorn rd.,Tambon Na Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Prachin Buri, Chang Wat Prachin Buri, approximately 140 kilometers east of Bangkok. This government sector take responsibility and supervise of rich and important historical area, dating back to Dvaravati ( 7-11th centuries ) and early Khmer period. With the warm welcome, informations and knowledges of the history and rich ancient remains given, clarify and educate visitors so much. The worth a visit place of this office,important places under this office ‘s responsibility, supervise and line of duty such as ” Wat Kaeo Pichit “ shown the European Baroque and mixture architecture style of China, Cambodia, European and Thai, the “ Museaum Medicine Abhaibhubejhr Thailand “ European style mansion where has become a Thai traditional medicine from herbs were collected, research, study and educate the people, a shop inside this building is active trade in Thai herbal medicines. Apart from these examples of the office ‘s responsibility, there are more knowledges of the crucial history that this office provide, this area was pre- Historic ( dating back to 6,000 years ago, settlement can be found in 8 provinces Prachin Buri,Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Trat and Nakhon Nayok )where adjacent to the sea,communities established around coastal area ( Prachin Buri was a part of Bang Pakong River Basin ). “ Ban Khok Phanom Di “ ( located in Tambon Tha Kham, Amphoe Phanat Nikhom, Chang Wat Chon Buri ) dating back to New Stone Age ( approximately 3,000-4,000 year BP ), villagers of this community earned their living on hunting and fishing ( numerous of deers, wild cows, forest buffaloes ‘ skeletons,sharks and dolphins ‘ fishbones were founded ), more evidence such as pottery and creating tools made of fishbones ( fishhooks, needles and harpoons ), 154 burial plots ( a female skeleton of “ Princess of Khok Phanom Di “ decorated with 120,000 shell beads, shown the high ranking in the community), “ Nong No “ community, evidenced of more than 6 million pieces of fossilized shells and formed sedimentary rock on the beach ( dating back to 4,500 years ago ). Fertility potential of the area resulting to populated area and trading flourished between local and distance communities ( shown as Ancient city of Dong Lakhon, Ancient city of Si Mahosot, Ancient city of Phra Rot, Ancient city of Si Phalo and Khu Mueang Ancient Village, the distance community was Bhatara Niketana ). Early Dvaravati period, Buddhism was practiced ( a Buddhist footprint founded at Sa Morakot ), Kmer Empire began to influence Eastern of Thailand later on ( “ Prasat Sdok Kok Thom “ in the huge area plan of Sa Kaeo province). The important sea port of Bang Pakong River Basin, not only the local and foreign goods but also the culture exchanged, influence of religious and culture lead to city-states established such as “ Si Mahosot “ ( archaeological site as the ancient town founded in Prachin Buri province ) the town was established in the 5th century at the time of Indian Civilization ‘s arrival in this regions. As of such, the Prachin Buri National Museum play major role of educating people of the history and ancient remains that give full knowledge for the people,the study of aforementioned examples to understand their...

Definitely worth a visit if you're traveling around South East Thailand. Great escape from the heat. History to be learned about every province in the region. Everything is translated in to quite decent English. Some key items from provinces like Sa Kaeo are there to I'd say keep them from the danger of being stolen from their ruins. In depth history of pre-buddhist era in the region and details of excavations in Chonburi. One of the workers there spoke conversational English and recommended some other places to see around the region. You also get a free 60 page book about the history and everything...

A very good and interesting museum. Not large but with many good pieces of art and archeology. Light is incredibly efficient, piece by piece. Bilingual informations. A brief footage tells the essentials of the museum, useful. A bilingual catalog is offered by the museum management, great. Staff follow you in a non-invasive way, because many objects aren't protected by glass. This museum is the only nice thing I noticed in Prachinburi. I accepted the double price for foreigners just because I knew that it was a good museum, otherwise I would...