Established by the renowned doll maker Khunying Thongkorn Chanthawimol in the year 1957, the Bangkok Doll Museum today features a collection of more than 400 Thai handmade dolls on display. Recognized internationally for its extensive collection this is a must visit place when one happens to be in town. Among the many Bangkok serviced apartments available in the area, keep an eye out for one of the centrally located Sathorn apartments such as the Ascott Sathorn Bangkok that would allow easy access to all the hotspots in town with ease. Featuring various aspects of the Thai rural life, the Bangkok Doll Museum also presents a section featuring traditional costumes from all over the world, making it a fascinating global cultural experience for all those who visit it. Another remarkable feature of the Museum would be the doll collection representing the characters in the Khon dance based on the Ramakien depicting the forces of good and evil.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.