Fostering academic study of the people of Thailand and South East Asia The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre (SAC) was initiated by Silapakorn University to commemorate H. R. H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 36th birthday and to fulfill her wish to have a national institution devoted to the collation of all anthropological data scattered throughout the country. The Centre became fully functional in 1999 with the necessary buildings, human resources and modern facilities to fulfill its mission. This is divided into academics and services.
	On the academic side, SAC conducts and coordinates research, builds an inventory for study and research, develops the data base and acts as an information exchange for both foreign and local institutes and organizations. The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre has a permanent exhibition open to the public four main subjects: H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Biographic Exhibition displays photographs and artefacts illustrating her life and works including her numerous contributions to the society and culture of Thailand. Thai Ceramics Collections exhibits ceramics from prehistoric sites such as Ban Chiang and Ban Kao, stoneware from Northeastern Thailand, pottery from Sukhothai and Buddhist tablets from the various historical periods.	The Ethno-archaeology Exhibition presents the results of research focused on the comparison of past and present culture. How to get there: Bus routes 79, 515 Contact: Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre (Public Organization) 20 Boromaratchachonnani Road, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170 Phone 0 2880 9429 Fax 0 2880 9332 Website: www.sac.or.th
	Social and Cultural Development in Thailand is the subject of another exhibition, displaying the results of research in social and cultural development. It covers the various regions in Thailand and highlights the social and cultural relationships between various ethnic groups in Thailand and other regions of Southeast Asia.