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Kru Eua was a musician, singer and composer who founded the
famous “Suntaraporn” band, which was seen as the national legend
of Thai classical music community. In addition, he was also the
founder of the Music Association of Thailand under the Patronage
of His Majesty the King. “Baan Kru Eua” was established to
commemorate this great song artist.
Baan Kru Eua is located at No. 093-095 by Amphawa
canal in Amphawa Sub District, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram
Province, and near the well-known Amphawa Floating Market. It
was founded by Suntarapron Foundation. The old wooden building
by Amphawa canal, the area where Kru Eua was born almost a
hundred years ago, was restored and used as an exhibition site
for the life and works of the artist and the story of
Suntaraporn songs from the past until present. The exhibition
includes his personal belongings such as musical instruments,
performance outfits, an office desk and old photos which have
become a rare collection. The house, accordingly, is recommended
for those who are interested in the history of Thai Classical
music. There is a music
corner where fans can sit and listen to the retro music which
goes well with the atmosphere in the old wooden house. The place
is also good for reading and doing researches. In addition,
there is a corner which displays souvenirs and Kru Eua’s works,
such as books, t-shirts and keyrings for visitors to shop. Ban
Kru Eua is part of the project to preserve traditional knowledge
of Amphawa people, carried out under the Chatpattana Foundation
of HRH Princess Sirindhorn. The museum is open on weekends and
public holidays from 8.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m. For more information,
call the public relation office of Chaipattana Foundation via 0
2282 4425 (ext.) 006, 007, 0 2252 9880, or Suntaraporn
Foundation via 0 2240 0974, fax: 0 2240 3535. See also
www.websuntaraporn.com; e-mail: soontaraporn@gmail.com.
To reach Ban Kru Eua by car, from Samut
Songkhram’s centre, take Highway No. 325, which is the same
route for Damnoen Saduak District and King Rama II Memorial
Park. Around 6 km before the t-junction, there is a left turn
for Amphawa District. Drive straight for approximately 800 m and
there is a left turn for Amphawa Market. Park in front of
Amphawa District Office or inside Amphawan Temple.
By
bus, from Bangkok Bus Terminal (South), catch Bus No. 996, the
air-conditioned bus from Bangkok to Damnoen-Saduak via Samut
Song Khram Province. The bus arrives at Amphawa Market. Or bus
No. 976 from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram Bus Terminal. Then take
No. 333 (Mae Klong-Amphawa-Bang Nok Kwaek) to Amphawa Market.
By minivan, catch the van on the side of Phahon Yothin
Road at Victory Monument (Bangkok-Mae Klong Route). The ticket
costs 70 baht from Bangkok to Mae Klong (6.25 a.m.-8 p.m.) and
60 baht from Maeklong to Bangkok (5.30 a.m.-7 p.m.). The van
arrives at Mae Klong Market. Walk to the minibus stop
(Songthaew) and catch the bus that goes to the vegetarian
cafeteria by Amphawa Floating Market. |
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13.42685, 99.95601 |
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