For after two decades studies and research have been carried out by the Thai underwater Archaeology to find maritime historical evidence underwater excavation. The annual underwater research and excavation effort results in the discovery of more and more historical objects each year. The project by the National Maritime Museum to assemble and present the result of its underwater research is considered to be a high priority and its next major task. The large numbet of historical objects were seized by foreigners who conducted illegal underwater dives in the Gulf of Thailand, is a Further reminder for the Thai people of the importance of the country's natural heritage and culture which lies under the sea. Their retrieval can be use to provide valuable evidence in the study of the historical of early Thai maritime commerce and economy.              Driven by these urgent considerations, The Fine Arts Department initiated the construction of the National Maritime Museum as a matter of urgency with its aim becoming a centre for collection, conservation, study and exhibition in the field of Thai maritime. In the same year, the cabinet gave its approval for such a centre to be built in each province which reflects the social history, economy, cultural and tradition lifestyle from a local perspective. The Fine Arts Department has also proposed a national museum for Chanthaburi Province to be included in the National Maritime Museum Project.