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Overview

Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity.

Madame Tussauds Bangkok is Bangkok’s most fun and interactive attraction under Merlin Entertainments Group (Thailand).

We offer visitors the moment in the spotlight – enjoying some surprising, educational and sometimes emotional meetings as you come face-to-face with the most amazing A-List celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons.

Madame Tussauds Bangkok cordially invites you to meet the stars in the amazing world of Madame Tussauds – reveling in the unique atmosphere of glamour, fame, and history, and let yourself be drawn into the interactive world of wax figures!

Start your journey along our celebrity filled red carpet and meet over 100 wax figures of the most famous stars from Bangkok and all over the world in 10 theme zones including 1 special zone: ICE Age 4D Theater

Location - Getting There

Address
Madame Tussauds, Siam Discovery,s
4th Floor, 989 Rama 1 Road,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

By BTS Skytrain
Madame Tussauds is a five minutes’ walk from BTS Siam station. BTS Siam station is right in the middle of the city and easy journey from anywhere in Bangkok.

By MRT
MRT Silom or Sukhumvit or Chatuchak Park station transfer to BTS Sky train; BTS Siam station.

By Bus
The following bus numbers travel to Madame Tussauds: 15, 16, 25 (Paknam-Thachang)

By Car
Siam Center Car Park; Rama 1 Road, Siam Paragon entrance 2 and turn left to Siam Center car park.

By Taxi
Siam Discovery, 4th Floor, 989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan. Stoppable in front of Siam Tower building.

Sections of Madame Tussauds Bangkok

The Madame Tussauds Bangkok is divided into ten separate sections includes. These sections are:

New 2018: IIFA*Exclusive
ICE AGE 4D Theater: No Time for Nuts *Exclusive
A-List
Music
Film
Leaders
TV
Arts - Sciences
Sports
History

4D Theater: screening - ICE AGE: No Time for Nuts

The newest zone is giving visitors a 4D theatrical experience with screenings of “Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D”. The fully immersive, high-energy, special episode made by Blue Sky Studios and Fox Animation uses 3D projection and special effects right inside the theater. The magnificent zone also features three life-sized animation characters from “Ice Age” for fans to enjoy:

Scrat
Sid
Manny

There is a show every 30 minutes every day from 11.20 am to 7.50 pm.

Shah Rukh Khan

IIFA SECTION
Bollywood is definitely coming to town! Bollywood stars and Indian darlings are making their grand entrance on the IIFA’s Green Carpet at Madame Tussauds Bangkok’s New Bollywood Zone!

“YOU CAN LOVE ME OR HATE ME BUT…YOU CAN’T IGNORE ME”

Popularly referred to as the King of Bollywood and sometimes Tom Cruise of Bollywood, started his career in 1992

Famous Facts

Actor, producer, presenter and ‘King of Bollywood’, Khan began his career in television before his film debut in Deewana (1992).
Since his film debut, Khan has had significant box office success. He has been nominated for 15 Filmfare Awards – of which he has won six in the Best Actor category.
Born and raised in New Dehli, Khan attended the Hansraj College where he earned an Honours degree in Ecomonics. He is married to Gauri Khan and they have two children, a son Aryan and a daughter Suhana.

Prabhas

“ONE BAAHUBALI IS EQUAL TO 100 FILMS”

The world has come to know Prabhas through the two Baahubali movies

Famous Facts

Prabhas is an Indian film actor best known for playing the title role in the two-part epic Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) (the third highest-grossing Indian film to date) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017).
Prabhas blocked off three full years to complete the arduous physical and combat training, stunt coordination and shooting for Baahubali. During that time he did not sign a single film and even delayed his wedding!
Did you know, Prabhas is the first ever South Indian actor to find a place at Madame Tussauds. The actor will join the likes of fellow Indians Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar and Mahatma Gandhi in the Madame Tussauds family.

Hrithik Roshan

“I AM GOING TO REACH THE TOP. NOW THERE'S GOING TO BE NO LOOKING BACK”

Dance along in the scene with a successful Bollywood star

Famous Facts

A successful Bollywood star, Hrithik Roshan made a name for himself as a child actor. He appeared in his first film age six, in the movie Aasha (1980).
Throughout his career as an actor, Hrithik has won a host of Filmfare Awards, including the 2007 and 2009 Best Actor Award for Dhoom 2 (2006) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
The 2000 movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai saw Roshan make his first lead role performance. The movie was directed by his father Rakesh Roshan and was set to music by his uncle Rajesh Roshan. The movie made the Limca Book of Records for the most awards ever won by a Bollywood movie.

A-List

Pose for the paparazzi and get ready to mingle with the A-List on the red carpet. Hollywood favourites such as Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman are here as well as Asian stars Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh.

Vin Diesel
Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt
Jackie Chan
Lady GaGa
Michelle Yeoh
George Clooney
Johnny Depp
Julia Roberts
Kate Winslet
Leonardo DiCaprio
Nicolas Cage
Nicole Kidman
Tom Cruise
Will Smith
Jim Carrey

Vin Diesel

“WITH AGE, YOU GET TO A PLACE WHERE YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW PEOPLE OUT. YOU JUST WANT TO GIVE PEOPLE A HUG”

Action hero Vin Diesel is the star of The Chronicles of Riddick trilogy (2001-2013) and The Fast and the Furious franchise (2001-present)

Famous Facts

Originally called Mark, he changed his name to Vin Diesel while working as a bouncer in New York.
Vin got his first role at the age of seven when he and his friends broke into a theatre. Instead of calling the police, the director gave them parts in the upcoming play!
Born Mark Sinclair Vincent on 18 July, 1967 in New York.

Angelina Jolie

“IF YOU DON’T GET OUT OF THE BOX YOU’VE BEEN RAISED IN, YOU WON’T UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH BIGGER THE WORLD IS”

Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Angelina Jolie is well known for her roles in Girl, Interrupted (1999).

Famous Facts

Growing up in Los Angeles, Angelina was no stranger to the Hollywood film industry as the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand
Widely recognised for her humanitarian work, Angelina was awarded the Global Humanitarian Award by the United Nations Association of the United States in 2005
Born Angelina Jolie Voight on 4th June 1975 in California, USA

Brad Pitt

“I BELIEVE YOU MAKE YOUR DAY. YOU MAKE YOUR LIFE. SO MUCH OF IT IS ALL PERCEPTION, AND THIS IS THE FORM THAT I BUILT FOR MYSELF. I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT AND WORK WITHIN THOSE COMPOUNDS, AND IT’S UP TO ME”

Brad Pitt first achieved recognition as ‘J.D.’, the hitchhiking charmer in Thelma & Louise (1991) and is well known for his roles in the hit movies Ocean’s Eleven.

Famous Facts

Brad also has an interest in architecture and is the owner of film production company, Plan B Entertainment which produced Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), The Departed (2006) and Kick Ass (2010).
Brad and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh made her first screen appearance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) appearing as Cate Blanchett’s daughter.
Born William Bradley Pitt on 18th, USA.

Jackie Chan

“I LOVE ACTION, BUT I HATE VIOLENCE”

Jackie Chan is one of Asia’s best known martial arts stars and has appeared in over 100 films including the blockbusting Rush Hour franchise.

Famous Facts

Performing all of his own stunts has led Jackie to have many injuries - he has broken or dislocated many parts of his body. His worst injury was a fractured skull which led to some hearing loss in his right ear and unfortunately he is now blacklisted by insurance companies.
He has performed the theme songs for many of his films and also sung “Hard to Say Goodbye” at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Born Chan Kong Sang on 7th April 1954 in Hong Kong.

Lady Gaga

“IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MUSIC. IT’S ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE, THE ATTITUDE, THE LOOK; IT’S EVERYTHING. AND, THAT IS WHERE I LIVE AS AN ARTIST AND THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH”

Global icon, superstar, entertainer and multi-talented singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga is equally known for her wild.

Famous Facts

Gaga’s stage name is inspired by Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga” who she lists among her idols as well as David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Donatella Versace. Gaga herself featured on the cover of TIME magazine’s TIME 100 issue, listing her as the most influential Artist of 2010.
Her debut album, The Fame (2008) reached number one in the UK, Canada, Austria, Germany and Ireland. Its first two singles, "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" became international number one hits.
The album earned six Grammy® Award nominations, and won awards for Best Electronic/Dance Album and Best Dance Recording for "Poker Face".

Michelle Yeoh

“THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU HAVE REALLY GOOD FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND WHEN YOU GO BACK TO THEM, IT’S LIKE ‘WHAT?’ YOU CARRY ON AS WHO YOU ARE”

Michelle Yeoh is one of the highest paid Chinese-language actresses in the world.

Famous Facts

Her career started in modelling after winning the ‘Miss Malaysia’ title in 1983. She has appeared in commercials for Pierre Cardin, opposite Jackie Chan and Chow Yun-Fat.
Michelle became known to international audiences through her roles in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) for which she received a Hong Kong Film Award nomination.
Born Yang Zi Chong on 6th August 1962 in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Music section

Hop on stage with your favourite stars from Rock & Pop! It doesn’t matter if you are a pop legend or a diva, this room will hit a note with you. When you are in this room, be sure to strap on your air guitar or hit the dance floor for a fabulous time!

Music figure list:

Ad Carabao
Beyonce Knowles
Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew
Britney Spears
Jay Chou
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Harry Styles
Liam Payne
Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan
Zayne Malik
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Nichkhun Horvejkul
Tata Young

Beyoncé Knowles

“ONE OF THE THINGS THAT KEPT ME OUT OF TROUBLE WAS DOING SOMETHING CREATIVE - CREATIVITY CAN’T BE JUDGED”

Beyoncé started her career in the international music scene in the hugely successful girl group, Destiny’s Child.

Famous Facts

Beyoncé has also received well deserved critical acclaim for her work as an actress in films such as, Austin Powers- Goldmember (2002), The Fighting Temptations (2003) and Dreamgirls (2006). Her talent and enthusiasm for fashion is also reflected in her own line of clothing: “House of Dereon”.
Several of Beyoncé’s hits have been in collaboration with other artists including Lady Gaga “Telephone” and Shakira “Beautiful Liar”. Beyoncé also collaborated with her husband, hip-hop artist Jay-Z, in the hits “Crazy in Love” and “’03 Bonnie and Clyde”.
Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on 4th September 1981 in Texas, USA.

Jay Chou

“I'LL STILL FOCUS ON MUSIC. THIS IS WHAT I'M BEST AT”

Hop on stage with your favourite stars from Rock & Pop! Show us your singing skills.

Famous Facts

Jay has won countless awards throughout Asia for his singing and songwriting talents, including recognition from the IFPI (The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) and CASH (Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Limited).
Jay has also earned awards for his roles in the films Initial D (2005) (a Golden Horse Award and a Hong Kong Film Award, both for Best Newcomer Actor) and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) (Best Supporting Actor at The Hong Kong Film Awards).
Born Jay Chou on January 18th, 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Katy Perry

“I HAVE MULTIPERSONALITY DISORDER - IN A VERY GOOD WAY, OF COURSE - WHEN IT COMES TO MY FASHION CHOICE”

Katy performed at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards in this spectacular Manish Arora Carousel dress,

Famous Facts

Growing up Katy was only allowed to listen to gospel music!
Freddie Mercury and Queen are a huge influence - she even named her 2013 perfume Killer Queen after their hit single.
Born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.

Michael Jackson

“MUSIC HAS BEEN MY OUTLET, MY GIFT TO ALL OF THE LOVERS IN THIS WORLD. THROUGH IT, MY MUSIC, I KNOW I WILL LIVE FOREVER”

The King of Pop; Michael Jackson was the best-selling male pop artist of the Millennium.

Famous Facts

Michael was due to begin a series of sold-out concerts billed as the “Final Curtain Call” when he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home and was pronounced dead at the UCLA Medical Centre. His memorial service was broadcast live and watched by an estimated 1 billion people worldwide
Michael had sittings with Madame Tussauds’ sculptors in 1984 and 1989 where measurements, footage and reference photos were taken for the making of his wax figures. He was a regular visitor to Madame Tussauds London and signed Madame Tussauds’ archived signature books
Born Michael Joseph Jackson on 29th August 1958 in Indiana, USA

Madonna

“IT’S BETTER TO LIVE ONE YEAR AS A TIGER, THAN ONE HUNDRED AS A SHEEP.”

A certified sensation, Madonna has become an icon throughout her career in the music industry.

Famous Facts

Madonna is well known for re-inventing both her music and her image, and is recognised as a huge influence among other artists
Her children’s book The English Roses (2003), holds the world record as the fastest selling children’s picture book in history
Born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone on 16th August 1958 in Michigan, USA “IT’S BETTER TO LIVE ONE YEAR AS A TIGER, THAN ONE HUNDRED AS A SHEEP.”

Nichkun Horvejkul

“NOTHING IS FOR SURE IN LIFE. LET'S NOT BE TOO FLATTERED ABOUT OURSELVES BECAUSE THERE IS NO GOING BACK TO CHANGE THINGS. AND WHEN A MISTAKE IS MADE, YOU CAN ALLOW YOURSELF A MOMENT OF REGRET AND THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO TURN THAT CRISIS INTO AN OPPORTUNITY OF SORT.”

Nichkun is a member of the six-strong South Korean band "2PM". While studying in the US 2005.

Famous Facts

In 2006, Nichkun Horvejkul was chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as the presenter of the "Come to Thailand: Let's Take a Break"program because of the fame he has generated for the country and because of his popularity among the targeted Korean teenagers.
He finished 2nd in the list of most international foreign individuals in Korea's cinema and television industry according to Section TV Entertainments program in 2010.
Nichkun Horvejkul was born on June 24th, 1988 in Rancho Cucamonga, California, the United States of America.

Films

Experience your favorite big-screen moments and step into a scene from the popular films.
Pick up a prop, put on a costume, or simply pick your pose and become part of the movie scenes that have been loved by fans over the years..

Film figure List:

Bruce Lee
Chris Evans
Mario Maurer
Spiderman
Tony Jaa
Hugh Jackman
Wanchana Sawasdee
Daniel Craig
Khan Kluay

Bruce Lee

“I DECLARE BEFORE YOU ALL THAT MY WHOLE LIFE, WHETHER IT BE LONG OR SHORT, SHALL BE DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE AND THE SERVICE OF OUR GREAT IMPERIAL FAMILY TO WHICH WE ALL BELONG“AS YOU THINK, SO SHALL YOU BECOME”

Bruce Lee was raised in Hong Kong, where he began Martial Arts training at the age of 13.

Famous Facts

Opening martial art schools in the United States, Bruce Lee was able to develop new ideas and create his own martial art form Jeet Kune Do
Appearing in numerous movies including Marlow (1969), Enter The Dragon (1973) and Game of Death (1978), he became iconic in martial art and a celebrity in his own right
Born Bruce Lee on 27th November 1940 in California, USA

Chris Evans

“IF YOU WANT TO BE AROUND IN 10 YEARS YOU’VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM THE PACK”

Come and greet the 'founding father' of modern Singapore Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his wife Kwa Geok Choo- only in Madame Tussauds Singapore!

Chris’s figure is styled here as Captain America from The Avengers (2012).

Famous Facts

Inspired by older sister Carly’s interest in action, Chris began appearing in school plays from first grade!
Did you know his secret is tap dancing!
Born Christopher Robert Evens on June 13, 1981 in Boston, MA, U.S.A.

Mario Maurer

“YOU KNOW I AM TERRIFIED OF GHOSTS. BUT I AM MORE TERRIFIED OF LIVING WITHOUT YOU”

Award winning actor and model Mario Maurer, is the star of Pee Mak (2013), Thailand’s highest grossing box office movie of all time.

Famous Facts

When Mario was growing up he wanted to be a professional skateboarder. It was his skill on the board that helped him to get his first successful casting, skateboarding in an advertisement.
The three words Mario uses to sum himself up are “sleepy, skateboarding, and classic car”.
Born Mario Manfred Maurer on 4th December 1988 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Spiderman

“WITH GREAT POWER THERE MUST ALSO COME GREAT RESPONSIBILITY”

Marvel Comics' ‘Spider-Man’ was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in the 1960s.

Famous Facts

Spider-Man is part of the Avengers, an all-star lineup of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes that includes Wolverine, Iron Man, and Captain America.
Spider-Man has had a number of costumes over the years, from his homemade red and blue suit, to a black symbiote suit that could change in appearance upon mental command, and even an ‘Iron Spider’ suit equipped with three mechanical arms.
Spider-Man and distinctive likeness(es) thereof are Trademarks of Marvel Characters Inc. and are used with permission. www.marvel.com

Tony Jaa

“I THINK WE ALL CAN CREATE OPPORTUNITY BY TAKING A CHANCE AND NOT WAITING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO COME OUR WAY. WE SHOULD TRY TO CREATE LUCK”

Growing up watching Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan inspired Tony Jaa to learn Martial arts.

Famous Facts

Tony Jaa had his big break in global show business when his film, Ong Bak (2003) debuted in the top 20 of the US box office and became a hit worldwide making him an international martial arts star. He received the Best Action Actor award in China in 2008.
According to the Guinness World Records, he broke the record for arranging the biggest Muay Thai training session with more than 2,000 people taking part in Hong Kong.
Born JaaPanom Yeeram on 5th February 1976 in Surin province, Thailand.

Hugh Jackman

“I'M THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT I DO”

Hugh Jackman is portrayed here as the mutant Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009).

Famous Facts

At over 6 feet he is nearly a foot taller than Marvel's Wolverine who is 5'3". Director Bryan Singer shot him from unusual angles and had other actors stand on boxes to please fans of the comics.
Born Hugh Michael Jackman on October 12, 1968 in Sydney, Australia.
Sculpted in 2009.

Lt. Col. Wanchana Sawasdee

“ALL OF YOU, LORDS AND LACKEYS MUST REMEMBER. WE CANNOT LOSE. IF YOU LOSE, YOU MIGHT AS WELL LIE DEAD ON THE BATTLEFIELD, DON'T EVER CRAWL BACK TO AYODHAYA IN DEFEAT.”

Famous Facts

For Thailand’s grandest film “The Legend of King Naresuan” produced on the basis of actual history, the role of the eponymous warrior king was played by Lt. Col. Wanchana Sawasdee. He was casted for this role by Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol, the film’s director, from candidates who were real life officers. At that time, Wanchana has finished his training at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy and was serving with the 19th Cavalry Battalion, Fort Surasee in Muang District, Kanchanaburi.
Lt. Col. Wanchana Sawasdee or Bird was born on 26 August 1973 in Lampang, Thailand.
Sculpted from a sitting on 23 February 2015

Aung San Suu Kyi

Meet and interact with some of the most influential spiritual and political leaders in recent history.

“IT IS NOT POWER THAT CORRUPTS BUT FEAR. FEAR OF LOSING POWER CORRUPTS THOSE WHO WIELD IT AND FEAR OF THE SCOURGE OF POWER CORRUPTS THOSE WHO ARE SUBJECT TO IT”

As a pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma.

Famous Facts

In 2006, a movement called the 88 Generation Students Group launched their White Expression Campaign in support of political prisoners that were being detained by the Burmese military junta. A member of this group and a political prisoner herself, Aung San Suu Kyi carries a white handkerchief in her right hand in solidarity with their cause.
She was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1991 “for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights” in Burma.
Born Aung San Suu Kyi on 19th June 1945 in Rangoon, Burma.

Barack Obama

“TODAY WE BEGIN IN EARNEST THE WORK OF MAKING SURE THAT THE WORLD WE LEAVE OUR CHILDREN IS JUST A LITTLE BIT BETTER THAN THE ONE WE INHABIT TODAY"

After graduating from Columbia University and Harvard Law School, Obama worked as a community organizer.

Famous Facts

A key policy of Obama’s presidential campaign was to reform health care in the United States. In March 2010 Obama’s health insurance reform plan was passed by the US House of Representatives and has been hailed as his most significant victory since he took office as the 44th President of the United States in 2008.
Obama has often joked that people are always getting his name wrong, calling him ‘Alabama’ or ‘Yo Mama’.
Born Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. on 4th August 1961 in Hawaii, USA.

Dalai Lama

“THERE IS NO NEED FOR TEMPLES, NO NEED FOR COMPLICATED PHILOSOPHIES. MY BRAIN AND MY HEART ARE MY TEMPLES; MY PHILOSOPHY IS KINDNESS”

His Holiness, the head of State and the spiritual leader of Tibet, was born Lhamo Dhondrub and renamed Tenzin Gyatso as the 14th Dalai Lama.

Famous Facts

In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in representing humanitarian ideals, and has received over 84 other awards, honourary doctorates and prizes. He is the first Nobel Laureate to be recognised for his concern for global environmental problems.
The Dalai Lama’s figure was sculpted from a sitting in 1993 and he personally unveiled it in Madame Tussauds’ London attraction.
Born Lhamo Dhondrub on 6th July 1935 in Takster, North-East Tibet.

Mahathir Bin Mohamad

“I DON’T ACCEPT THINGS AT FACE VALUE, YOU CANNOT TRUST WHAT YOU HEAR OR SEE. DON’T JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS WITHOUT THINKING”

Mahathir bin Mohamad served as the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1981 until 2003, when he retired.

Famous Facts

The son of a schoolmaster, he was educated at Sultan Abdul Hamid College and the University of Malaya in Singapore where he studied medicine.
First elected to parliament in 1964 as a member of the United Malays National Organisation, he became a forceful advocate of policies to ensure Malaysia’s economic success and modernisation.
Born Mahathir bin Mohamad on 20th December 1925 in Kedah, Malaysia.

Michelle Obama

“WE HAVE THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY; WE HAVE A CHANCE TO MAKE SOMETHING REAL HAPPEN”

Wife of the 44th President of the United States, Michelle Obama is the first African American First Lady.

Famous Facts

After studying sociology and African-American studies at Princeton University, Mrs. Obama went on to graduate from Harvard Law School. She then joined a Chicago law firm where she met her husband Barack Obama.
Michelle Obama launched the Let’s Move! campaign to raise a healthier generation of children. The scheme provides schools with healthier menus, and focuses on making affordable healthy food readily available throughout the United States.
Born Michelle LaVaughn Robinson on 17th January 1964 in Illinois, USA.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii

“I DECLARE BEFORE YOU ALL THAT MY WHOLE LIFE, WHETHER IT BE LONG OR SHORT, SHALL BE DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE AND THE SERVICE OF OUR GREAT IMPERIAL FAMILY TO WHICH WE ALL BELONG”

Queen Elizabeth II has been the monarch of 16 Commonwealth realms including the United Kingdom, since 1952.

Famous Facts

The first and only female member of the royal family to actually serve in the armed forces (1945); Queen Elizabeth II is also the patron of more than 620 charities and organisations.
She has been sculpted by Madame Tussauds artists from sittings in 1966, 1985, 1992 and 2001
Queen Elizabeth II has received more than three million letters and many unusual gifts, including jaguars, snail shells, maple trees and even shell fish!

Narendra Modi

“DEMOCRACY IS SUCH A FRAMEWORK THAT EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE THEIR LIVES, FIX THEIR GOALS, THEIR AIMS, THEIR DREAMS AND THE WAYS TO ACHIEVE THEM ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN CHOICE”

Born Narendra Damodardas Modi on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India Sculpted from a sitting on 19 February 2016.

Famous Facts

Narendra Modi is the fifteenth Prime Minister of India and is the first Prime Minister to have been born in independent India.
He is the second most followed politician on social media after US President Barack Obama. In his congratulatory phone call to Modi, PM Cameron remarked that it was "great talking to someone who just got more votes than any other politician anywhere in the universe."
Did you know Modi has published poetry and retains an ardent interest in spirituality!

Oprah Winfrey

Madame Tussauds TV studios are complete with cameras, big screens and of course some of the biggest names on TV.

“BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE; YOU’LL END UP HAVING MORE. IF YOU CONCENTRATE ON WHAT YOU DON’T HAVE, YOU WILL NEVER, EVER HAVE ENOUGH”

Oprah has established herself as one of the most influential voices of our time, entertaining.

Famous Facts

Madame Tussauds created their first wax figure of Oprah in 1994 following a sitting with her in Chicago, USA. Her figures have been displayed in Madame Tussauds attractions in London, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Washington DC and now Bangkok.
Oprah is well known for her generosity and has donated a significant amount to charities and other philanthropic causes, with an emphasis on education. She has established her own charity Oprah’s Angel Network which has raised over US$ 50 million.
Born Oprah Gail Winfrey on 29th January 1954 in Mississippi, USA.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is a bright and cheerful girl with a heart of gold. Her favourite word is "friendship", and she is best friends with her twin sister Mimmy

Famous Facts

Her favourite subjects are English, Music and Art, and she loves to make delicious cookies.
Hello Kitty likes to collect small, cute things like candy, stars and goldfish.
Hello Kitty was born on 1st November in London, England.

Pancake - Khemanit Jamikorn

“MAKE THE MOST OF TODAY”

The winner of the Thai Supermodel and Model of the World contests in 2004.

Famous Facts

With her polite and respectful personality, she was dubbed “an angel on earth” by the Thai Entertainment Press Association.
Out of 3 billion women in the world, Pancake was voted number 40 in the Sexiest Woman in the World pole by FHM Thai edition readers.
Born Khemanit Jamikorn on 27th May 1988 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Anne Thongprasom

“I FEEL VERY HONOURED AND NEVER THOUGHT I’D EARN THE TITLE. BUT I’M NOT DEPENDENT ON IT. IF ONE DAY, THE TITLE IS NO LONGER MINE, I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT. NOTHING IS PERMANENT”

Anne has taken the starring role in many Thai soap operas since her acting career began at the age of 13 when she featured in a music video.

Famous Facts

In 2004, Anne starred in her biggest role to date, in The Letter: Jod Mai Rak which earned more than 50 million baht. She has since won many awards including best actress at the Thailand National Film Association Awards (Subhanahongsa Awards).
Anne has starred alongside leading male Ken Theeradej Wongpuapun in Rang Gnaow (The Power of the Shadows) (2001), Oum Ruk (Chain of Love) (2006), Sood Saneha (Recipe for Love) (2009) and 365 Wan Haeng Ruk (365 days of love) (2010).
Born Anne Thongprasom on 1st November 1976 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Ken Theeradej

“DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN TODAY, YOUR DREAMS IN THE FUTURE ARE NOT A CERTAINTY”

Ken Theeradej gained immense popularity after his work in the TV drama Song Rao Nirun Dorn (Two of Us Forever).

Famous Facts

According to the Suan Dusit poll, Ken Theeradej was voted the most popular Thai male star four years in a row from 2006 to 2009.
He received the Golden Television Award for Best Leading Actor a record four times for his work in Ey Mah Lek (Iron Horse) (2002), Song Rao Nirun Dorn (Two of Us Forever) (2005), Sawan Bieng (Far From Heaven) (2008) and Sood Saneha (Love Recipe) (2009).
Born Theeradej Wongpuapan on 3rd December 1977 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Albert Einstein

Explore the lives of the many notable people that shaped and influenced the world and test your knowledge of arts and sciences history.

“LEARN FROM YESTERDAY, LIVE FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR TOMORROW. THE IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO STOP QUESTIONING”

Albert Einstein published many groundbreaking scientific theories during his career, including the special and general theories of relativity.

Famous Facts

In 1921 he received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his services to Theoretical Physics and for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.
After Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party rose to power in Germany in 1933, Einstein immigrated to the United States to take up a position at the Institute for Advance Study in New Jersey. He remained a faculty member there until his death in 1955.
Born Albert Einstein on 14th March 1879 in Ulm, Germany.

Ludwig Van Beethoven

“WHEN I OPEN MY EYES I MUST SIGH, FOR WHAT I SEE IS CONTRARY TO MY RELIGION, AND I MUST DESPISE THE WORLD WHICH DOES NOT KNOW THAT MUSIC IS A HIGHER REVELATION THAN ALL WISDOM AND PHILOSOPHY”

Beethoven has had a profound influence on generations of composers since the 19th century.

Famous Facts

By the time he reached his mid-forties Beethoven was completely deaf. Although this did not affect his composing capabilities it made performing extremely difficult for him, and he often communicated using a notebook.
Beethoven died in Vienna, Austria. His funeral was held at the church of the Holy Trinity and was attended by thousands of people, including fellow composers, Franz Schubert.
Born Ludwig van Beethoven on 16th December 1770 in Bonn, Germany Died on 26th March 1827 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Porntip Rojanasunan

“IT’S MY ARTISTIC SIDE; BEFORE I BECAME A DOCTOR, I WANTED TO BE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND THE FIRST MAGAZINE I SUBSCRIBED TO WAS FASHION MAGAZINE (GLAMOUR), THE SECOND ONE WAS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. YOU SEE, THESE ARE TWO OPPOSITE THINGS IN MY LIFE”

Dr. Porntip is Thailand’s most senior forensic pathologist, author and human rights activist, nicknamed ‘Dr. Death’.

Famous Facts

Her punk-rock hairstyle, fashionable boots, eccentric clothing and makeup make Dr. Porntip easily recognisable and a favourite among the media. In 2009 artists from Madame Tussauds met with her to get detailed references and accept a costume donation for her wax figure
Awarded the Chulchomklao decoration and honoured with the title "Khunying" (the Thai equivalent to Dame) in 2003, Dr. Porntip is also Director-General of the Central Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice (CIFS), which introduced DNA evidence to Thailand
Born Porntip Rojanasunan on 21st December 1954 Bangkok, Thailand

Mark Zuckerberg

“FACEBOOK WAS NOT ORIGINALLY CREATED TO BE A COMPANY. IT WAS BUILT TO ACCOMPLISH A SOCIAL MISSION — TO MAKE THE WORLD MORE OPEN AND CONNECTED”

Mark Zuckerberg founded social networking site Facebook with his college roommates in 2004. Today it has more than 1,310,000,000 active users!

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Mark met his wife in the line for the bathroom at a Harvard frat party
Did you know Facebook has a blue colour scheme because Zuckerberg suffers from red-green colour blindness? He sees the colour blue best
Born Mark Elliot Zuckerberg on 14 May, 1984 in New York, U.S.A

Pablo Picasso

“ART IS THE LIE THAT ENABLES US TO REALISE THE TRUTH”

The Spanish painter, draughtsman and sculptor is best known for co-founding the Cubist art movement and was educated at Spain’s foremost art school.

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Guernica (1937), a portrayal of the German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, is among his most famous works.
Picasso was actually baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad, in honour of Catholic saints. In addition, the family names of his father and mother Ruiz and Picasso were added.
Born Pablo Ruiz Picasso on 25th October 1881 in Malaga, Spain Died on 8th April 1973 in Mougins, France.

Silpa Bhirasri

“LIFE DOESN’T LAST BUT ART DOES”

Known as the “Father of modern art in Thailand”, Silpa Bhirasri graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and came to Bangkok in 1923.

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His arrival in Thailand had a profound impact on the development of Thai art. He later established and taught at Silpakorn University. He created 18 monuments in Thailand which include the Democracy Monument, Victory Monument and the statue of King Rama I at Memorial Bridge.
In recognition of his services and to protect him from arrest by the occupying Japanese army after Italy surrendered to the Allies in World War II, he was granted Thai citizenship in 1944 with help from Luang Vichit Vadakan who also gave him the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri.

David Beckham

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“I HAVE COME TO ACCEPT THAT IF I HAVE A NEW HAIRCUT IT IS FRONT PAGE NEWS”

David Beckham is regarded as one of the world’s premier footballers having played for the England national team, Manchester United.

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Madame Tussauds’ sculptors had a sitting with David in 2002. At the meeting, detailed measurements and photographs were taken and we have since sculpted three different figures of David Beckham.
David and his wife Victoria Beckham have their own charity called The David and Victoria Beckham Children’s Charity. He is also an ambassador for the 2012 Olympics and UNICEF, and established his own football school ‘The David Beckham Academy’.
Born David Robert Joseph Beckham on 2nd May 1975 in London, England.

Cristiano Ronaldo

“I’VE NEVER TRIED TO HIDE THE FACT THAT IT IS MY INTENTION TO BE THE BEST”

Cristiano has played for some of the world’s most recognisable teams including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Portugal.

Famous Facts

Cristiano’s father gave him the name “Ronaldo” after American President Ronald Reagan, who was his father’s favourite actor.
In 2009 Madame Tussauds sculptors had a sitting with Cristiano at the Real Madrid football training ground. On hearing of the completion of his wax figure Cristiano said: “I have been excited ever since the Madame Tussauds team came to measure me for my wax figure. I cannot wait to see the finished figure in person”.
Born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Averiro on 5th February 1985 in Madeira, Portugal.

Serena Williams

“I CAN’T BECOME SATISFIED, BECAUSE IF I GET SATISFIED, I’LL BE LIKE, ‘OH, I’VE WON WIMBLEDON, I’VE WON THE US OPEN. NOW CAN I RELAX’ BUT NOW PEOPLE ARE REALLY GOING TO BE FIGHTING TO BEAT ME”

Serena Williams has transformed women’s tennis by winning more Grand Slam titles and more prize money than any other female tennis player in history

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Aside from tennis, Serena owns a clothing line called Aneres and has guest starred in several TV shows including ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and as a voice over for The Simpsons.
Serena is the younger sister to Venus, a former World No.1 ranked tennis player. The sisters have competed against each other numerous times and play as a pair in doubles tennis.
Born Serena Jameka Williams on 26th September 1981 in Michigan, USA.

Steven Gerrard

“OBVIOUSLY THE FANS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME, IN FACT THEY MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME AND THEY ARE THE PEOPLE I TRY TO PLEASE WHEN I PLAY”

Steven Gerrard joined as a trainee for the club as a schoolboy and made his first-team debut in November 1998, aged 18.

Famous Facts

He married English fashion writer and model, Alex Curran, on 16th June 2007 at Clivedon Mansion in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The couple have two daughters together, Lily-Ella and Lexie.
Steven is the recipient of several major sporting awards. He was the Professional Football Association’s (PFA) young player of the year in 2001, PFA player of the year in 2006 and was named the Football Writer’s Association player of the year in 2009. In 2006 he was also made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition for his services to football.
Born Steven George Gerrard on 30th May 1980 in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Wayne Rooney

“EVERYONE WHO WATCHES ME PLAY KNOWS I AM AN HONEST PLAYER”

Rooney is a leading football player for the United Kingdom and has won a number of titles with Manchester United.

Famous Facts

Did you know that Rooney was the youngest ever England player at the age of 17 for 111 days!
Rooney joined Manchester United in 2004 for £25.6 million, which was a world record transfer fee for a teenager.
Born Wayne Mark Rooney on 24th October 1985 in Liverpool, UK.

Yao Ming

“BASKETBALL, IN AMERICA, IS LIKE A CULTURE. IT IS LIKE A FOREIGNER LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE”

At 228.6 centimetres Yao Ming is the tallest player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and currently plays for the Houston Rockets in Texas

Famous Facts

In 2002, he joined the Houston Rockets as a center player after five years in Chinese Basketball Association and has been selected several times to play on All-NBA teams and the NBA All-Star Games.
Yao purchased his former basketball club, the Shanghai Sharks in 2009. His purchase was influenced by the club’s financial problems.
Born Yao Ming on 12th September 1980 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

History

Find out more about the lives of remarkable people from history who made their mark on Thailand, Asia and the rest of the world. Discover how former Indonesian president Sukarno not only brought independence to his country, but also helped and inspired many other nations to gain this, too. Be inspired by the peaceful protest of Indian independence activist Gandhi and how, during her lifetime, Princess Diana used her high profile to highlight the plight of many nations and raise awareness for several good causes and charities.

Historical Figure List:

Buddhadasha Bhikkhu
M.R. Seni Pramoj
Mahatma Gandhi
Mao Zedong
Diana, Princess of Wales
DR. H.C. IR. Soekarno

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

“I OFFER THIS LIFE AND BODY TO THE BUDDHA, THE BUDDHA IS MY MASTER, I AM THE BUDDHA’S SERVANT. THUS, I AM CALLED ‘BUDDHADASA”

At the age of 20, Buddhadasa became a monk and began his studies of the Dhamma and the Pali language. He was inspired to live close to nature

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In 1932, he established Suan Mokkhabalarama (The Garden of Liberation) to introduce Buddhism to people in the nuclear age. His emphasis on the interdependence of all things made him a champion of peace and ecological thought. His writings have had considerable influence on the renewal of Buddhist thinking
Buddhadasa is considered the most highly respected Thai Buddhist monk worldwide. His last project, to establish an International Dhamma Hermitage Centre, aimed to provide courses on the correct understanding of Buddhist principles, and a place to gather all religious leaders to increase mutual understanding
Born Nguam Panitch on 27th May 1906 at Surat Thani Province, Thailand

M.R. Seni Pramoj

“THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO RULE A COUNTRY; BY POWER, BY BRIBERY AND BY PRINCIPLE. POLITICS WON BY POWER RISKS BEING OVERTHROWN BY POWER. WHILE THAT WON BY BRIBERY RISKS SHORTAGE OR FACT THAT ONE DAY, IT MAY NO LONGER BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE RECIPIENT. BUT THAT WON BY PRINCIPLE SHALL REMAIN. EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF ITS LEADER, THE PRINCIPLE CONTINUES TO LIVE ON”

As a co-founder and a leader of Democrat Party, M.R. Seni Pramoj served as Prime Minister of Thailand for four terms.

Famous Facts

During World War II, as Thai Ambassador to Washington D.C. in 1942, he refused to deliver the government’s declaration of war against the United States and Britain. He then organised the “Seri Thai” or Free Thai movement that later prevented the United States from treating Thailand as a defeated enemy after the war
Apart from his role in Thai politics, M.R. Seni Pramoj also worked as a university professor and a lawyer. One of the law books he wrote about civil and commercial law remains a comprehensive book for law students in Thailand until today
Born M.R. Seni Pramoj on 26th May 1905 in Nakhon Sawan province, Thailand Died on 28th July 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand

Mahatma Gandhi

“WHEN I DESPAIR, I REMEMBER THAT ALL THROUGH HISTORY THE WAYS OF TRUTH AND LOVE HAVE ALWAYS WON”

As the leader of the nationalist movement against British rule in India, Mahatma Gandhi played a huge role in India’s freedom struggle.

Famous Facts

Gandhi developed the Satyagraha which is the philosophy and practice of new nonviolent ways to redress wrongs. This theory later influenced Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela
On 30th January 1948, Gandhi was on his way to a prayer meeting when he was assassinated in Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu fanatic
Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 2nd October 1869 in Gujarat, India.

Mao Zedong

“THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IS THE CORE OF LEADERSHIP OF THE WHOLE CHINESE PEOPLE. WITHOUT THIS CORE, THE CAUSE OF SOCIALISM CANNOT BE VICTORIOUS”

Mao Zedong first encountered Communism as a young man, whilst he was working as a library assistant at Peking University.

Famous Facts

He co-founded the Chinese Communist Party in 1921 and in October 1949 established the People’s Republic of China and became Chairman
In 1964, a collection of quotations from his speeches and writings were published together in The Little Red Book. Every Chinese citizen had to own, read and carry it at all times during his rule
Born Mao Zedong on 26th December 1893 in Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China

Diana, Princess Of Wales

“I’D LIKE TO BE A QUEEN IN PEOPLE’S HEARTS BUT I DON’T SEE MYSELF BEING QUEEN OF THIS COUNTRY”

Learn about Princess Diana’s life as a young girl, married woman, mother, style icon and how she became the people’s princess.

Famous Facts

Princess Diana was at the focus of the world’s media attention before, during and after her marriage. She used her iconic presence on the world stage as a platform for supporting many causes and was awarded the Prize for Humanity by the Society for Brain Research in New York, USA in 1995.
Whilst married to Prince Charles, her full title was Her Royal Highness The Princess Charles, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Countess of Chester, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Carrick, Baroness of Renfrew, Lady of the Isles, Princess and Great Stewardess of Scotland.
Born Lady Diana Frances Spencer on 1st July 1961, in Norfolk, United Kingdom.

Dr. H.C. Ir. Soekarno

“WE SEEK TO BUILD A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN PEACE. WE SEEK TO BUILD A WORLD WHERE THERE IS JUSTICE AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL PEOPLE. WE SEEK TO BUILD A WORLD IN WHICH HUMANITY CAN ACHIEVE ITS FULL GLORY”

Soekarno formulated Pancasila (‘Five Principles’) as the constitutional basis of the Republic of Indonesia.

Famous Facts

DR. H.C. Ir. Soekarno was born on June 6, 1901 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
He was Indonesia's founding father. Soekarno proclaimed Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945, and is the first President of the Republic of Indonesia (1945-1966).
Soekarno died and was buried in Blitar, Indonesia, on June 21, 1970. In April 2005, South Africa awarded Soekarno a first-class star award The Order of the Supreme Companions of OR Tambo as he is considered instrumental in providing the inspiration for the struggle of South African people.

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