In July 2025, an exhibition dedicated to the first human in space — Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin — opened in the city of Sriracha (Chonburi Province, Thailand). The official opening took place at the Space Museum with the participation of officials from Thailand and Russia. The event was reported by the website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Opening ceremony
The exhibition, titled "Yuri Gagarin: Life and Legacy", was inaugurated by Dr. Chanin Tinnaichote, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, and Kirill Barsky, Ambassador of Russia to Thailand. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space technology and scientific research.
Special attention was given to Yuri Gagarin as a symbol of peace, courage, and scientific progress, who inspired generations around the world.
What was on display
The Space Museum in Sriracha, operating since January 2016, has long been a key educational venue in the province. While regular tours are held for students and schoolchildren, the exhibition attracted a broad public audience.
Visitors could see:
- Authentic replicas of cosmonaut space suits;
- Models of space food in tubes, as used in the 1960s;
- Photographs, archival documents, and personal belongings of Yuri Gagarin;
- Interactive displays detailing the timeline of the Vostok-1 flight on April 12, 1961;
- Exhibits on the Soviet Union’s role in space exploration.
Particular focus was placed on how Gagarin’s legacy influenced the development of science and engineering thinking among youth.
Exhibition conclusion
The exhibition ran for four months and welcomed thousands of visitors from across Thailand. Organizers noted a strong public response, especially among schoolchildren and university students.
The event became part of an educational initiative aimed at promoting STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and strengthening cultural ties between Russia and Thailand.
Although the temporary memorial hall has closed, the permanent exhibition at the Sriracha Space Museum continues to educate visitors about space achievements — now including a special tribute to the first human in space.
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