Museum of Counterfeit Goods

Run by one of Thailand’s oldest law firms, this one-room museum has been quietly amassing fakes since 1989 — more than 4,000 counterfeit items across every category imaginable, from designer handbags to bogus brake pads and dangerous knock-off pharmaceuticals.

Why It’s Interesting

Genuine products are displayed beside their forgeries, and the differences (and sometimes the lack of them) are riveting. It’s a sharp, slightly surreal lesson in intellectual property, consumer safety, and just how good — and how alarming — the fakes can be. Few tourists ever see it.

Getting There

It’s inside the Tilleke & Gibbins offices, so visits are by appointment and free of charge — arrange a tour in advance through the firm. The building is near the Rama III riverside; a taxi or ride-hail is easiest.