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Chakri Maha Prasat Hall was built by king Chulalongkorn (RAMA V). It is used for the reception of foreign ambassadors. It is a beautiful blend of European and Thai architecture.

ROYAL GRAND PALACE

When King Rama I took the throne as the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty in 1781, he moved his capital from Thonburi to the other bank. He then ordered the construction of the Royal Grand Palace as the centre of the new city.

Inside the Royal Grand Palace are the Maha Monthien group of buildings, the Throne Halls, and other palaces and buildings. These have been renovated, refurbished, repaired, extended and added to continually as appropriate to every reign since then.

Chakri Throne Hall: Hybrid Thai-European architecture built in the reign of King Rama V with the throne hall itself in European style and the roof in a Thai throne hall style.

Chakrapatpiman Throne Hall: The chief throne hall of the Monthien group, and the early Chakri kings mostly stayed in this throne hall.

Dusit Throne Hall: Cruciform style built in the reign of King Rama I. Inside is a Throne decorated in pearl and Phratanratchabanjathorn, a couch of King Rama I.

Royal Decorations & Coins Division: Ranks and coinage has 13 exhibition rooms: Rooms 1-3, royal ranks; Room 6, the apparel of the Emerald Buddha which is changed according to season; Room 7, royal regalia and Room 12, historical money etc.

Vimanmek Palace (Cloud Mansion) is located behind the National Assembly. This palace is believed to be the world largest building made entirely of golden teak.The building was originally constructed on Srichang Island in the Gulf of Siam by King Rama V ( King Chulalongkorn). In 1901, the building was moved to its present site which was Bangkok suburbs at that time.

The palace was built when King Taksin moved his capital from Ayutthaya to Thonburi. .Vhen King Rama I came to the throne, he move the capital to Pranakorn and assigned a truste relative to stay on in Wangderm Palace . King rama V donated the palace to be used as the school of Naval Education.

Thone Hall: Built of bricks in the Thai style, this consists of two connected buildings, the north building being the Throne Hall itself and the south builds the Pratinang Kwang, or Transverse Build?ing the Throne Hall is now used for receptions and important ceremonies, while the Transverse Building is used as a reception room for important visitor and for conferences.

The Two Chinese Residences: The larger is a Sino-' Thai building. The roof is in the Chinese style and t -!re are frescos on all its gables. The style of the smaller building is Chinese but the doors and windows have been altered to suit the Thai climate.

Adobe of HM King Pinklao: Built in the Western style, this is thought to be "the first building of this kine in the Rattanakosin period."

Shrine of King Taksin the Great: To the north of the two Chinese residences, the shrine is a mixture of Thai and Western styles, and houses the style of King Taksin.

King Rama VI used to write his literary war in this area formerly known as Sompoy Field. H later named the pavilion Chitraladarahotarn Palace, and King Rama VII commanded it to be annexed to Dusit Garden Palace. Today the palace is thq residence of Their Majesties King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit

Royal Chitralada Projects: These are the Royal demonstration projects which HM the King has initiated for his subjects. They are non-profit endeavours inside the palace grounds, and include rice growing, rice milling and dairy farming. Chitralada School: Built in the grounds of the palace, the school was first intended for print and princesses. Later, however, the school enroll children of the staff who worked in the palace Today, the children of people not associated with the palace are admitted, from kindergarten rev to the 12th grade.

Dusitalai Pavilian: This all-purpose hall ' is loften used as a venue for HM the King to grant audiences.

SUPPORT Foundation: Many kinds of of art and crafts are taught here, and it is also where to m crafts can be preserved and developed. It no houses a collection of handicrafts, from all regions of the country, i.e. gold, silver and lacquerware, Lipao basketry and silk weaving among many others.

This hall was built at the command of King Rama V and Finish in the region of king Rama VI for visiting foreign dignitaries and for state council meetings. The Italian architecture, Tamango; designed it in the Renaissance style.

Dome Ceiling: Frescoes depict the monarch, of the Chakri Dynasty and important works of those from King Rama I to King Rama VI are featured or, the ceiling of the dome. The rotunda under which ?the Royal throne is placed has been used for state ceremonies The Anantasamakom Throne Hall has played an important role in Thai political history. It reflects the bond between Royal and political institutions since the day when King Rama VII affixed his signa ture to give the Thai people their first constitution. The first meeting of the Thai parliament Convened in this hall.

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