The Erawan Museum | Museum in Bangkok | Monkey Compass

A structure featuring an elephant, a symbol of Thailand, has been placed atop the building. 

This is the Erawan Museum, which draws the attention of everyone entering Bangkok.

Erawan is said to be the Thai name for Airavata, the three-headed elephant that appears in Hindu mythology.

The weight of these three elephants totals a mere 100 tons, and they stand as tall as a 15-story building,

It's truly so massive I can't help but say it!!

The Erawan Museum was built by Mak Bhirianpan, the owner of Muang Boran.

It is a museum established for the purpose of exhibiting small collections.

He must be incredibly wealthy.

Although the purpose behind its establishment differs, why does it remind me of Seokguram and Bulguksa in Korea? Hehe.

Address:99/9 Moo 1 Sukhumvit Road Bangmuangmai,Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand

Opening Hours: 09:00–20:00

Korean audio guides are also available.

It's free, but a deposit of 1,000 Baht is required upon rental.

If returned safely, you will receive it back exactly as it is.

stained glass decorated The massive dome-shaped structure creates a magnificent and mysterious atmosphere.

The museum has a three-story structure, with the first floor (Underground World) displaying antiques, and

The second floor features ornamental and artistic mythological statues, the twelve zodiac signs, and a world map depicted in stained glass.

The interior of the colossal three-headed elephant depicts the third layer, representing the Pure Land (or universe).

Gigantic Inside the Three-Headed Cockroach's body. This will be the top floor of the museum.

It is said to symbolize supreme bliss.

Various materials produced from the 3rd century BC to the early modern period on both sides Buddha statues are on display.

Going down to the basement, there is an exhibition room symbolizing hell.

Various ceramics and jewelry are on display, but... No photos allowed~ ㅜ

After visiting the museum, stroll through the charmingly landscaped garden~

You may also encounter statues of protagonists from Southeast Asian mythology.

On the way back, I gazed at the three-headed elephant once more...

Wow~

For just 200 Baht, try a free Bangkok tour including a visit to the Erawan Museum.

If the bus isn't running, Bangkok's taxi fares aren't too expensive, so you can also take a taxi~ ^^