The family of national artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit will open a museum of his work in Bangkok on March 29, 2026, to keep his paintings accessible to students and the public. 

Vallapbhit Sodprasert, chairman of the Chakrabhand Posayakrit Foundation, said the artist refused to sell his work to prevent it ending up in private hands and urged the public to help preserve the collection.

National artist's family opening museum to protect public collection

The family of national artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit will open a museum of his work in Bangkok on March 29, 2026, to keep his paintings accessible to students and the public. 

Vallapbhit Sodprasert, chairman of the Chakrabhand Posayakrit Foundation, said the artist refused to sell his work to prevent it ending up in private hands and urged the public to help preserve the collection.

By: Jetjaras Na Ranong | Published: 21 Mar 2026