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March 27, 2007

Museum of butterflies discovered in Thailand

The survey of butterflies in Thailand started in 1770 by Mr. Fabricius. A collecttion was made by Mr. E.J.Godfrey,who started the survey in 1909, described as 721 varieties. At present, Brother Dr. Amnuay Pinrat has 1,300 varieties in his collection, on display at the Museum of the St. Gabriel’ College. Butterflies and insects in the collection were named in his honor, such as Papilio Poligton Pinratne and Petasiessa Pinratnai.

Besides, there are Fossil Museum, Ceremonial Barge Museum and Shell Museum.

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