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:: Nearby Attractions
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Exploring Bangkok alone could take weeks, but because
of the short duration of their visit to Thailand tourists like to
visit the main places in Bangkok and then go on day-trips to nearby
places. Here are the most popular places.
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.
Opening Hours: Daily
9 am - 4 pm.
Admission Fee: THB 250-nett/peson.
Prohibited: Taking photo inside Building.
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