Grand Palace (The)
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The Grand Palace, Thailand was both the official residence of the King of Thailand and the seat of all the administrative machineries of the national government till the earlier phase of the 20th century. It housed the Thai war ministry, the mint and the various departments of state government as well.
The outer court of the Grand Palace, Bangkok was used for housing the government departments that required the direct participation of the king like the civil administration, treasury and army. It houses the well known Temple of Emerald Buddha as well.
The central court of the Grand Palace, Thailand was where the Kings lived. In the halls at the central court the matters of state were conducted. Nowadays two out of the three halls are opened for public viewing. The facades in these attractive structures are marvelous and have some exquisite details.
At the inner court of the Grand Palace, Thailand the daughters and consorts of the Kings stayed. It can be likened to a small city itself. It is not made available for public viewing though.
After King Ananda Mahidol Rama VIII died in 1946 in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX, his brother and successor, shifted the royal residence to the Chitralada Palace. Though they have shifted the royal residence the Grand Palace in Bangkok continues to be as grand as ever and it has remained the seat of spirituality and power in Thailand.
Attractions within Grand Palace
The palace complex of Grand Palace, Thailand, just as the remainder of the Ratanakosin Island has been built in a manner that is similar to the palaces at Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of the country. The main parts of the Grand Palace can be described as below:
The Grand Palace, Thailand opens at 8:30 am and closes at 3:30 pm every day. The tickets are charged at 250 bahts. The tickets will help the tourists gain admission to the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and the Vimanmek Mansion.
It is important to note that since the Wat Phra Kaew at Grand Palace, Thailand is a sacred site the visitors need to observe a strict dress code as a mark of reverence. If they are ill equipped sartorially they can avail the necessary clothes from the booth at the entrance.
The outer court of the Grand Palace, Bangkok was used for housing the government departments that required the direct participation of the king like the civil administration, treasury and army. It houses the well known Temple of Emerald Buddha as well.
The central court of the Grand Palace, Thailand was where the Kings lived. In the halls at the central court the matters of state were conducted. Nowadays two out of the three halls are opened for public viewing. The facades in these attractive structures are marvelous and have some exquisite details.
At the inner court of the Grand Palace, Thailand the daughters and consorts of the Kings stayed. It can be likened to a small city itself. It is not made available for public viewing though.
After King Ananda Mahidol Rama VIII died in 1946 in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX, his brother and successor, shifted the royal residence to the Chitralada Palace. Though they have shifted the royal residence the Grand Palace in Bangkok continues to be as grand as ever and it has remained the seat of spirituality and power in Thailand.
Attractions within Grand Palace
The palace complex of Grand Palace, Thailand, just as the remainder of the Ratanakosin Island has been built in a manner that is similar to the palaces at Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of the country. The main parts of the Grand Palace can be described as below:
- Grand Palace Hall or the Chakri Maha Prasat- this is a large European style reception room. This building is not used since the death of King Rama VIII.
- Amarinda Hall was the Hall of Justice and it was also the actual residence of King Rama I. Nowadays the lavish interiors are mainly used for the royal ceremonial purposes such as coronations. It also contains the antique throne that was used originally before being replaced by one that is more European in style.
- The Museum bears all the information about the restoration of the Grand Palace and also has the scale replicas of the Wat, the Palace and innumerable images of Buddha.
- The Dusit Hall is absolutely impressive and it is considered to be an example of the finest architectural feats as far as that particular style is concerned, in Thailand.
- Boromabiman Hall - It is the structure that overlooks the lawns, which staged the yearly garden parties thrown by the kings.
- Wat Phra Kaew - It is known officially as the Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram. It has the world famous Emerald Buddha that has been carved out from a block of jade and is famous internationally.
The Grand Palace, Thailand opens at 8:30 am and closes at 3:30 pm every day. The tickets are charged at 250 bahts. The tickets will help the tourists gain admission to the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and the Vimanmek Mansion.
It is important to note that since the Wat Phra Kaew at Grand Palace, Thailand is a sacred site the visitors need to observe a strict dress code as a mark of reverence. If they are ill equipped sartorially they can avail the necessary clothes from the booth at the entrance.
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