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The Buddhist temple 'Wat Phra Kaew' (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), view from the Grand Palace, in Bangkok, Thailand Buddhist temple - The Buddhist temple 'Wat Phra Kaew' (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), view from the Grand Palace, in Bangkok, Thailand

The Wat Phra Kaew (on the right) inside the Grand Palace, with the Phra Siratana Chedi (middle), followed by the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (the Royal Pantheon). The Hor Phra Naga on the left. Grand Palace, Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew - The Wat Phra Kaew (on the right) inside the Grand Palace, with the Phra Siratana Chedi (middle), followed by the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (the Royal Pantheon). The Hor Phra Naga on the left. Grand Palace, Bangkok.

The Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion inside the Grand Palace Complex in Bangkok, Thailand Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion - The Aphorn Phimok Prasat Pavilion inside the Grand Palace Complex in Bangkok, Thailand

The Chakri Maha Prasat, built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), was completed in 1882, the same year as the centenary celebration of Bangkok. Only the reception areas are now used - Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Group - The Chakri Maha Prasat, built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V), was completed in 1882, the same year as the centenary celebration of Bangkok. Only the reception areas are now used - Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall (Chakri Mahaprasad Hall) in the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Maha Prasat Hall - The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall (Chakri Mahaprasad Hall) in the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Amarindra Winitchai Hall, part of the Phra Maha Monthian Group, inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Amarindra Winitchai Hall - The Amarindra Winitchai Hall, part of the Phra Maha Monthian Group, inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Hor Phra Gandhararat, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Hor Phra Gandhararat - The Hor Phra Gandhararat, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

The Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon), Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง), Bangkok, Thailand Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn - The Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon), Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง), Bangkok, Thailand

Phra Mondop, the library, inside the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand Phra Mondop - Phra Mondop, the library, inside the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand

View of the Upper Terrace of the Bangkok' Grand Palace: the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon) Phra Mondop - View of the Upper Terrace of the Bangkok' Grand Palace: the Phra Mondop and the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn (The Royal Pantheon)

The Phra Siratana Chedi on the Upper Terrace of the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) in Bangkok, Thailand Phra Siratana Chedi - The Phra Siratana Chedi on the Upper Terrace of the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) in Bangkok, Thailand

Phimanchaisri Gate, entrance to the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand Phimanchaisri Gate - Phimanchaisri Gate, entrance to the Grand Palace, complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand

Ali Qapu (Ālī Qāpū - Persian: عالی‌قاپو), grand palace located on the western side of the Naghsh-i Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran Ali Qapu - Ali Qapu (Ālī Qāpū - Persian: عالی‌قاپو), grand palace located on the western side of the Naghsh-i Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran

The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) entrance - official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The official residence is now the Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน), residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. Grand Palace - The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) entrance - official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The official residence is now the Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน), residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit.

Western side of Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว - Temple of the Emerald Buddha), viewed from within the grounds of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). The full name is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม). Wat Phra Kaew is located in the historic center of Bangkok, Phra Nakhon district. Wat Phra Kaew - Western side of Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว - Temple of the Emerald Buddha), viewed from within the grounds of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). The full name is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม). Wat Phra Kaew is located in the historic center of Bangkok, Phra Nakhon district.

The Memorial of Expeditionary Force on Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Memorial of Expeditionary Force - The Memorial of Expeditionary Force on Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Khaosan road or Khao San road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร), popular backpackers street situated in Phra Nakhon district, central Bangkok, the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง) with Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว), and Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) Khaosan Road - Khaosan road or Khao San road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร), popular backpackers street situated in Phra Nakhon district, central Bangkok, the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง) with Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว), and Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์)

The Sanam Luang (สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, with the temporary cemetery for Princes Kanlayaniwattana the King Bhumipol's sister, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that : ''In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Palace to the Front. When royal cremation was held at the Phramen Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and the one of the Prince of the Palace to the Front to the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang''. Royal cremation - The Sanam Luang (สนามหลวง) open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, with the temporary cemetery for Princes Kanlayaniwattana the King Bhumipol's sister, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that : ''In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Palace to the Front. When royal cremation was held at the Phramen Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and the one of the Prince of the Palace to the Front to the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang''.

Prasat Phra Debidorn at the Grand Palace - after the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน) - Bangkok Prasat Phra Debidorn - Prasat Phra Debidorn at the Grand Palace - after the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน) - Bangkok

Statue and chedi at the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand Statue - Statue and chedi at the Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand

Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand Chakri Mahaprasad Hall - Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang), Bangkok, Thailand

The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. It includes the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha, วัดพระแก้ว) (full name Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม) Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang - The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. It includes the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha, วัดพระแก้ว) (full name Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม)