🌍 Discover Currency Through Culture at the Bank of Thailand Museum – Bangkok 🇹🇭

If you're in Bangkok and have a curiosity for coins, cultures, and global currencies, the Bank of Thailand Museum in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace is an absolute must-visit!

💰 What’s inside?
Step into a world where money tells the story of civilizations. From ancient Thai Pod Duang (bullet coins) dating back to the Ayutthaya Period (1350–1767), to stunning international currency displays from over 30 countries — including Russia, Mongolia, Bhutan, Maldives, and Jordan — this museum is like a world tour in glass cases.

🔍 Fun Finds & Surprises:

🇹🇭 Pod Duang Money: Shaped like tiny elephant droppings (seriously!), they were once Thailand’s official currency.

🐚 Cowrie Shells: Used as money before metal coins — nature’s own currency!

🐢 Maldivian Exhibit: Features coral reefs and turtles alongside coins — blending ecology with economy.

🇷🇺 The Russian display includes a majestic gold double-headed eagle and imperial coins.

⚔️ Traditional daggers from Middle Eastern regions appear alongside coins — because why not?

📍 Location:
Bank of Thailand Museum,
Bang Khun Phrom Palace,
273 Samsen Rd, Wat Sam Phraya, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200.

🕰️ Open Hours:
Weekdays only. Prior booking might be required, so check the official website or call ahead!

📸 Pro tip: The exhibits are beautifully lit and photograph-friendly — perfect for Instagram!