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throughout five traditional-style Thai buildings with well-groomed gardens, and
the displays are all accompanied by informative English descriptions.
2 BUDDHA CASTING FOUNDRY
(admission free; 8am-5pm) Across the street and also belonging to Dr
Thawee is a small Buddha Casting Foundry where bronze Buddha images of all
sizes are cast. Visitors are welcome to watch and there are even detailed photo
exhibits demonstrating the lost-wax method of metal casting.
3 GARDEN BIRDS OF THAILAND
(adult/child 50/20B; 8.30am-5pm) Attached to the foundry is Dr Thawee's
latest project, Garden Birds of Thailand. This collection of aviaries contains indi-
genous Thai birds including some endangered species, like the very pretty pink-
chested jamu fruit-dove, and the prehistoric-looking helmeted hornbill. Unfortu-
nately, the cages are generally rather small and don't reflect the birds' natural en-
vironments.
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