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Museum of Siam vs Wat Phra Chetuphon
Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Museum of Siam scores marginally higher than Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Museum of Siam is ranked #14 in Bangkok with positive reviews from 4 publications like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Museum of Siam
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
Frommer's
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out
"The Museum Siam doesn't mythologise 'Big Man' heroes or mould facts to the nation-building ideology."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"So where are we?
Museum Siam in Khet Phra Nakhon is an interactive museum full of surprises"
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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
"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
"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 "
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Wat Phra Chetuphon
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's
"The city's largest wat has what is perhaps the most unusual representation of the Buddha in Bangkok."
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Concierge
"Just south of the Grand Palace complex near the Tha Chang pier, this temple, which was also Thailand's first public education center, was originally built by King Rama I in the 18th century."
Time Out
"This vast, mellow temple rewards wandering, despite some touristy aspects."
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The Telegraph
"Bangkok’s best known and most important royal temple is home to an incredible 150ft-long reclining golden Buddha...Wat Pho, also houses the largest collection of Buddha images in the country"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"You'll find (slightly) fewer tourists here than at Wat Phra Kaew, but Wat Pho is our personal fave among Bangkok's biggest temples."
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