Hua Chiao Chaloem Phra Kiat Museum located within Hua Chiao Chaloem Phra Kiat University in Amphoe Bang Phli. It was constructed out of the determination of the Po Tek Tueng Foundation in providing assistance for fellow men and the university’s philosophy in sustaining arts and culture as well as doing research for the public benefits. The museum exhibits various aspects of the Sino-Thai relationship from past to present. For example, trading by junks, Chinese immigration into Thailand during World War II, imitation of a traditional drug store, Chinese wisdom on textile weaving, translated Chinese literature and exhibition on the 90th anniversary of the Po Tek Tueng Foundation. There is also Samut Prakan Museum displaying folk items such as a Sam Lo tricycle, boats, paddy farming equipment, etc.
To get there: Take bus No. 132, 133 or air-conditioned bus No. 537. The museum is open daily during 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., closed on weekends and national holidays. Admission is free. For more details, please call Tel. 0 2312 6300 ext. 1339, 1346.
