On this day in
1544 Torquato Tasso, Italian poet of the late Renaissance, was born in Sorrento
1819 French ballet dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa was born in Marseille
1921 Astor Piazzolla, Argentinian composer, was born

This old Royal Mint, in western style architecture dating from the King Rama V period, is recognized as one of the most beautiful buildings in the country and was registered as a national monument on September 19,1978.
http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/artgallery/main.htm
Chao-Fa Road, Phanakorn, Bangkok 10200
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 9 am-4 pm.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Admission Fee : 30 Baht