THAILAND-BANGKOK-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROYAL BARGES

(220518) -- BANGKOK, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 17, 2022 shows the figureheads of royal barges at the National Museum of Royal Barges in Bangkok, Thailand. The National Museum of Royal Barges was established in Bangkok in 1972, with a total of 8 royal barges on display. The history of the Thai royal barges can be traced back to the royal ceremonies of the Sukhothai Kingdom around the 13th century. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)