Sanam Luang Bangkok

Sanam Luang Bangkok

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     Sanam Luang is a multi-purpose, leisure park at the heart of Bangkok’s district, located in the north of The Grand Palace near Chao Phraya River. Sanam Luang was formerly called Thong Phra Mane, which means the royal crematorium ground in Thai, as it was used as a location for several crematoriums of members of the royal family.

Bangkok Dolls & Museum

Bangkok Dolls & Museum

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The award-winning producer of handmade dolls exhibits a vast collection of miniature creations crafted by its local artists. Dolls appear in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, representing sophisticated Thai arts.

China Town Bangkok Thailand

China Town Bangkok Thailand

     Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand’s largest Chinese community, is commonly known among Thais as Yaowarat, according to the name of the road where it is located. The Chinese community dominated trades between Siam (ancient Thailand) and China since the reign of King Rama I, centered around Ratchawong Pier, while the construction of Yaowarat Road hadn’t begun until 1891 during the reign of King Rama V.  Today, Yaowarat is widely known as the kingdom’s largest center of gold trade and a great foodie

National Gallery Museum

National Gallery Museum

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     The historic building of The National Gallery houses one of the most impressive collection of masterpieces by Thai artists.

National Museum

National Museum

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     A visit to the National Museum lets you explore an intensive history of Thailand. Founded in 1887 by the King Rama V, who ordered the move of ancient artifacts and antiques stored in The Grand Palace to the former palace of late crown princes. More buildings were later constructed when there were more precious items to exhibit, such as the main building which was built in 1967 and the Buddhaisawan Chapel which was built in 1787 to enshrine Phra Buddha Si Hing, a sacred Buddha image.

Vimanmek Mansion Museum

Vimanmek Mansion Museum

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     Your Bangkok itinerary wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the world’s largest teak architecture. Vimanmek is the main structure in the complex of Dusit Palace. This three-storey mansion made of gold-colored teakwood was once a royal resort retreat called Munthatu Rattanaroj Residence at Chonburi’s Koh Si Chang. King Rama V demanded the dismantled and reassembled at its current premise in 1901 to serve as his residence. The design was inspired by Victorian architecture, with interiors finished with five different theme colors: blue, green, pink, ivory and peach. The 81-room mansion now exhibits royal amenities and furniture belonged to King Rama V.

King Prajadhipok Museum

King Prajadhipok Museum

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     This early-1900s, neoclassical mansion designed by architect Charles Beguelin is dedicated to narrate the life and works of King Prajadipok (Rama VII), whose reign saw Thailand’s greatest political regime transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in 1932. Browse around all nine exhibition chambers and you will learn the the history of the current Chakri Dynasty, King Prajadipok’s life prior to and during the throne, and the complexity of political transition. Guests will also get to see precious old pictures of royal ceremonies as well as old film, letters and music scores related to his life.

The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace

     Probably the most visited and remembered landmark of Thailand, The Grand Palace in Bangkok is where every visitor must pay a visit at least once in their lifetime. The construction of the Grand Palace began in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, the founder of Chakri Dynasty, to become a royal residence, and it has been the utmost architectural symbol of Thailand ever since. Throughout successive kings, numerous buildings were added, making it’s a complex sophisticated structures in different styles. The Grand Palace served as a significant royal residence until 1925 and is now used for ceremonial purposes only.

"Don't Miss !" The City Pillar Shrine Bangkok

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     Right opposite the northeastern corner of the Grand Palace complex finds the sacred Bangkok City Pillar Shrine. According to the ancient Siamese (Thai) belief, a city pillar needs to be installed upon the establishment of a new city to symbolize the stability of power. King Rama I of the current Chakri Dynasty erected the first city pillar on Sunday, April 21, 1782 at 6.54am, when he moved the capital city across Chao Phraya River from Thonburi to Bangkok. The pillar was made of cassia wood (known as Chaiyapruek in Thai) gilded with gold leaves, measuring 29cm in diameter and 187 inches in height. Inside the city pillar there’s a space to store Bangkok’s horoscope. The City Pillar Shrine then was the very first building King Rama I had built for Bangkok, prior to the Grand Palace.

Bangkok

Bangkok

     As the political, economic, cultural, culinary, and spiritual capital of Thailand, Bangkok features both old-world charm and modern convenience, at times served up in an apparently chaotic manner, but always with a gracious smile.