There are several events to welcome summer season in Bangkok. One of cultural event “Cultural District Bangkok 2023” is very attractive for visitors who would like to know more Thai culture and history.
“The Trace of Ton Krung Theatrical Community” is a trip to explore Banglamphu community. This trip is a the event. The trip get started at Pipi Banglamphu Museum. It’s close to Phra Sumen Fort and located on Phra-A-Thit avenue almost 100 years. Formally, the building was Khuru Sapha Print Shop building which used to be Thailand’s first printing school commanded by the Treasury Department. The building was innovated and presented to be a Banglamphu community’s traditional lifestyle.
There are 4 exhibition zones on the second floor which are Si San Banglamphu, Pra Nakhon Center, Yam Trok Bok Ruang Gao, and Tin Khon Dee Sri Banglamphu.
After learning Banglamphu’s history in the museum, the local guides leaded us exploring in several historical areas as Phra Sumen Fort, street art, eating Kanom Bueng Mae Prapha and small alley to Chakraphong Mosque. Chakraphong Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok. The building was innovated from entirely wooden into a three-story yellow concrete building today.
If you don’t know where to go in weekend, you can attend “Cultural District Bangkok 2023”. Don’t miss to visit historical areas around Rattanakosin Island.