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Corrections Museum

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This used to be the location of the Bangkok Remand Prison, an old and overcrowded prison. Most of it has been torn down and turned into a public park, but three blocks, a cellblock, a side of the prison wall and two watchtowers were preserved and turned into a museum. This museum displays some of the most sadistic punishments imaginable, and these were actually carried out to offenders not that long ago. The museum can only be visited after making an appointment, but some punishment instruments can be seen from the public park outside, so you don't necessarily need to enter the museum.

Address: 436 Maha Chai Rd
Getting there: Panfa Leelard Pier, in the southeastern corner of Rommaninat Park
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30, Sat Sun hols closed, only on appointment
Price: Free

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