Ministry of Defence The museum is located in the building of the Ministry of Defense. The structure is an exemplary illustration of the Neo-Palladian architectural style from the Neo-Classical Age which was popular during the reign of King Rama V.…
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine Bangkok City Pillar Shrine was built at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok—the new capital city of Siam. The construction was carried out according to a Brahmin belief. A holy ritual was carried out…
Thailand National Museum The National Gallery is housed inside a one-hundred-year-old building that was the former Royal Mint. Designed by an Italian royal architect, the building’s attributes are formal and elegant. The Royal Mint later transformed into the National Gallery…
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) The Grand Palace, or formally Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang, had been the official residence of King Rama I to King Rama V. It has an area of more than 211,000 square…
Sanam Luang Sanam Luang is a 119,000-square-meter field located in front of Wat Phra Kaew. It has served many purposes, most significantly as the site for royal cremation and ceremonies. The cremation ceremony of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej or…
