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HERITAGE Asia – Pacific (heritAP)

A Network of Heritage Practitioners supported by WHITRAP Shanghai

The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage
Country: Thailand
Postal Address:

131 Asoke Montri Road, Bangkok 10110

Telephone:

6626616470

Authorized Contact Person:

Jarunee Khongswasdi

E-mail(Authorized Contact Person):

jarunee@thesiamsociety.org

Other Preferred WhatsApp(Authorized Contact Person):

kanitha@thesiamsociety.org

Primary Focus:

Arts, Sciences, and Heritage Protection of Thailand and neighboring countries

Function/ Activities:

Facilities:

Library
The Siam Society library specialises in the fine arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences of Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia. It is also noted for its outstanding collections of rare books and palm leaf manuscripts. In 2014 the Thai Library Association awarded “Outstanding Specialist Library” status to The Siam Society library.

Kamthieng House Museum
Kamthieng House Museum is a superb example of a traditional northern Thai house, and within it is displayed a permanent ethnological exhibition that showcases the traditional beliefs and ideologies of the Lanna people.

Activities:
- Lecture
- Study Trips
- Cultural Performances

Heritage Protection:
Siamese Heritage Trust Section focuses its work on four areas: knowledge, education, advocacy and networking. Programmes under these four areas include public conferences, lectures, study trips, seminars, publications and media opinion pieces.