Oub Kham Museum

I found the museum full of authentic interesting items. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer our many questions. The layout is that each room offers a collection of similar items, the collection is extensive. I learned a lot about the history and how things were made. Green sequins made from bug wings. Golden thread embroidery. How giant bamboo bowls are made and of course about royal symbolism and religions. Something to note … they didn’t accept credit cards… it was with every bot we paid and plan for 2 hours if you are even remotely intrigued by Thai people and culture.

One of the best, unexpected discoveries in Chiang Rai. Thank you for the wonderful tour - we learned a lot!

The museum is interesting, but the way it’s presented needs to be improved. I was alone there, and the guide didn’t seem very happy to show me around. She even complained to me that she was tired from climbing the stairs up and down, as she had just filled in for someone. If you don’t want to say the same thing over and over again hundreds of times, put up signs or provide audio guides so visitors can learn about each item and enjoy their time. I spent two hours there—mostly waiting for guides—and they kept trying to rush through the tour. In the end, I regretted spending 200 Baht here. I could have gotten a massage instead.