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About the Museum
This commitment led to the founding of the Bangkok Insurance Museum in 2005. The museum houses a collection of historically and culturally significant artifacts from various periods, offering students, researchers, and the general public the opportunity to study, learn, and appreciate the value of history and archaeology. The museum is located on the 32nd floor of the Bangkok Insurance Building.
Bangkok Insurance had the great honor of receiving a royal visit from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who graciously presided over the official opening of the Bangkok Insurance Museum on May 18, 2006.
The museum underwent a major renovation in 2017 to accommodate an expanded exhibition, including Indian Buddha statues and Gandhara-style stone carvings—rare and exquisite examples of ancient sculpture.
On May 27, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously paid a private visit to the museum once again. Currently, the Bangkok Insurance Museum houses a collection of over 1,000 ancient artifacts, such as pottery from various periods, weights, intricate carvings, and Gandhara-style Indian stone sculptures. The museum continues to welcome students and those interested in history and archaeology, offering opportunities to explore and appreciate these culturally and historically significant artifacts.
With a deep interest in art and antiquities, Mr. Chai Sophonpanich, Chairman of Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited, has been dedicated to preserving invaluable artifacts and preventing their disappearance from Thailand. He places great importance on these treasured objects, each of which holds historical significance and tells stories of the nation’s history, archaeology, social evolution, culture, and human civilization.
“All of the antiques in the collection have value in themselves. Sharing them with the wider public not only enhances that value, but also brings enrichment to both individuals and society as a whole.”
Mr. Chai Sophonpanich
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