Thai Boat Museum

Ayuthaya


Think you can tell a spice boat from a sam pan? This interesting little private museum is full of wooden boats, both real and artistic miniatures, many of which still ply Thailand's rivers today.

Ring the doorbell; you may have to wait for access.


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