The underground history of Sanam Chai

The underground history of Sanam Chai

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The underground history of Sanam Chai
An animation is a highlight of the exhibition. (Photos courtesy of Museum Siam)

Thailand's first underground museum has been launched at MRT Sanam Chai station in Bangkok

The Site Museum has been established under a collaboration between Museum Siam and its two partners, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Expressway and Metro.

Located within the subway area -- where Sanam Chai station meets with Museum Siam, The Site Museum tells the background story of Sanam Chai neighbourhood and its vicinity -- from past to present. The idea of The Site Museum began after various ancient objects were discovered and retrieved during the construction of the MRT station. Some of them have been displayed at Museum Siam and inside the MRT station over the past year. The displays eventually turned the stairway areas of the station into The Site Museum.

The Site Museum is located in a historical area once packed with palaces of noblemen. The exhibition is divided into three major parts -- history of areas in Bangkok; the royal group at the back of Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho); and a simulation of the ancient royal hall.

A highlight of the exhibition is an animated film which tells the history of the area where Museum Siam is currently located. Written by Rom Pang, author of the popular period TV drama Buppe Sannivas (Love Destiny), the animated film tells the story of an immortal woman who has lived through history and become an employee who can tell visitors about the intriguing history of the museum.

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Ancient objects were found during the construction of the MRT station. (Photos: Museum Siam)

Animation is a highlight of the exhibition.

Ancient objects were found during the construction of the MRT station.

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