Kanchanapisek Non-Formal Education Centre (Royal Academy)

Kanchanapisek Non-formal Education Centre (Royal Academy) (ศูนย์การศึกษานอกโรงเรียนกาญจนาภิเษก (วิทยาลัยในวัง) is located on the Salaya – Bang Phasi roadside, Tambon Salaya. It was established in accordance with Her Royal Highness Princess Sirinthon’s thought, with the purposes of conserving ancient Thai crafts, especially Chang Sip Mu – 10 divisions of Thai craftsmanship, which reflects Thai ancestors’ intelligence and expertise. “Chang Sib Mu” means a group of craftsmen who creates art in the ancient Thai style by hand, such as: painting, carving, mould-casting, plastering, casting, puppet mastering, lathe mastering, upholstering, etc. The centre exhibits pieces of works of made by students of arts. Souvenirs made by the students are also on sale. For more information, please contact tel: 0 2431 3623 fax: 0 2431 3624 or visit www.nfe.go.th/0415. To get there, Tourists can take an air-conditioned bus number 515, 124, 125