The two-day lesson plan is designed for secondary school students to learn about and explore Bangkok’s past in its historic districts through hands-on activities. Using historical maps, archival photo...
This video takes you behind the scenes of Museum Links, a programme led by NDMI’s Museum Knowledge Development team. It follows the journey from first ideas to co-design with teachers from six schools, showing how learners use comparative maps, interpret historical photographs, and study present-day places on site. The film also showcases students’ work connecting their own discoveries to Modernising Siam—a way of learning history through exploration, evidence, and personal synthesis rather than memorising dates and names.
Prince Chantaburi Naruenat (1874–1931), born Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, was a son of King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V). Educated in England, he became a leading moderniser of public administration, particularly in finance and trade, and is recognised as the founder and first Minister of the Ministry of Commerce in Thailand.
M.C. Samaichaloem Kritakara (1895–1967) was a pioneering Thai architect and member of the royal family. Educated in France under a royal scholarship, he played a vital role in introducing Western architectural principles into Siam during a time of rapid modernisation. His most iconic works include the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre and Bangkok City Hall.
