New Year’s Day took us to the Erawan Museum, with its giant three-headed elephant, and then to the huge grounds of the Ancient City. Both were created by Lek Viriyaphant, and the museum’s elephant is made of copper.
It was a quiet way to start the year. The Ancient City, also known as Muang Boran, covers 316 acres, and in one peaceful afternoon we wandered past replicas of many of Thailand’s most beautiful temples and historic monuments.
Good to know
- Erawan Museum: open daily from 9am to 6pm, tickets until 5pm. Foreign adults pay 500 baht. The nearest station is BTS Erawan. Erawan Museum
- Ancient City (Muang Boran): open daily from 9am to 7pm, last tickets at 6pm. Foreign adults pay 800 baht. The grounds cover 316 acres, so allow most of a day. Ancient City
We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go.