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Museum of Siam vs Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Temple of the Golden Buddha scores marginally higher than Museum of Siam. Temple of the Golden Buddha comes in at 81 with accolades from 3 reviews including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Museum of Siam
Museum of Siam
7 / 10
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out Time Out
"The Museum Siam doesn't mythologise 'Big Man' heroes or mould facts to the nation-building ideology." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Don’t let the neoclassical architecture of the house fool you; this modern museum presents the history of Thai culture as an interactive experience that will delight the whole family." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"So where are we? Museum Siam in Khet Phra Nakhon is an interactive museum full of surprises" Full review
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You won't be able to see every room here, but don't miss the "classic" area; after walking through the history of Thai TV, you'll walk into a '60s-style diner with an old car out front—perfect for the 'gram.
Independent Independent
"Elsewhere, local history museum with a twist the Siam Museum is highly enjoyable for its ingenuitive displays and meditations on what it is to be Thai"
Frommer's Frommer's
"It is worth visiting while you’re in this part of town, especially if you have kids with you, as there are many hands-on exhibits...there are rooms dedicated to the importance of rice and bamboo " Full review
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
8 / 10
661 Chaoren Krung Road, Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The actual temple has little architectural merit, but off to its side is a small chapel containing the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago in the Sukhothai style." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Wat Traimit, thought to date from the 13th century, would hardly rate a second glance if not for its astonishing Buddha image." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"At the top of Wat Traimit Wittayarama, the Royal Temple in Bangkok that houses the Golden Buddha, is a series of bells that can be rung for good luck." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Before heading to Chinatown, make a 30-minute stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Wat Traimit contains a 10ft-tall solid gold Buddha. Pahurat, to the south-east of Chinatown, is Bangkok’s lively Indian community. " Full review