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Art collector opens treasure trove

Art enthusiasts in Bangkok rejoice! One of Thailand’s prominent collectors, Sermkhun Kunawong, is set to open the doors to his private collection on May 4, transforming it into a stunning new museum experience.

The Kunawong Museum House is not your typical museum.

Stepping inside the 5,000-square-meter space in Lat Phrao is like entering a living testament to Thai art of various fields and eras. More than 1,000 pieces – paintings, prints, sculptures, furniture, photographs, headpieces, Khon masks, and decorative arts – by Thai masters as well as rising and popular names weave a visual tapestry, narrating the artistic evolution of Thailand from the past to the present.

Sermkhun Kunanwong

The display is unique and lively. Each room in the building has its unique character and is decorated with valuable artworks of various kinds.

Antique furniture is everywhere and, pleasingly, the…

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