Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is a well-known historical place located in Bangkok, Thailand. It has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (now Thailand) since the 18th century.[3][2]

The Grand Palace
พระบรมมหาราชวัง
Seen from across the Chao Phraya River in 2017
Grand Palace is located in Bangkok
Grand Palace
Location within Bangkok
General information
StatusThe King's private property[1][2]
LocationPhra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates13°45′00″N 100°29′31″E
Construction started6 May 1782
Completed1785
OwnerVajiralongkorn
Technical details
Size218.415,047 m2 (2,351,000 sq ft)
Website
www.royalgrandpalace.th

History

Grand Palace was built beginning in 1782, under the monarchy of King Rama I, the Chakri dynasty's first ruler. It was built to replace the former royal house in Thonburi. It served as the center of royal power and administration for over 150 years.

Architecture

It is recognised for its stunning architecture with rich work of art. They are a combination of Thai, European, and Chinese designs. There are numerous buildings on the site, including halls and pavilions, each with outstanding construction and detailing.

  • Cannons and architectural elements, displayed outside the museum
    Cannons and architectural elements, displayed outside the museum
  • Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
    Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
  • Phra Thinang Chai Chumpol
    Phra Thinang Chai Chumpol
  • Phra Thinang Suthaisawan Prasat, sitting between the Deva Phitak and Sakdi Chaisit Gates
    Phra Thinang Suthaisawan Prasat, sitting between the Deva Phitak and Sakdi Chaisit Gates
  • Mount Kailasa was temporarily moved to the front of the Chakri Maha Prasat for the Tonsure ceremony of Prince Maha Vajirunhis in 1886.
    Mount Kailasa was temporarily moved to the front of the Chakri Maha Prasat for the Tonsure ceremony of Prince Maha Vajirunhis in 1886.
  • Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha as seen from the Outer Court
    Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha as seen from the Outer Court

References
  1. "Thailand's king given full control of crown property". Reuters. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. "Crown Property Act 2018" (PDF) (in Thai). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 2 November 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. "Thailand's king given full control of crown property". Reuters. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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