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Vimanmek Palace, Bangkok

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Apr 032010
 

The is a former royal hall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as the or Vimanmek Mansion. It is located in the complex, nearby in Dusit district.
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Vimanmek Palace, Bangkok

Vimanmek Palace


Vimanmek Palace was built in 1900 by His Majesty King avatar V by having the Munthatu Rattanaroj Residence in Chuthathuj Rachathan at Ko Sichang, Chonburi, dismantled and reassembled in Dusit Garden. The celebration for the completion of Vimanmek Palace was held on March 27, 1901. It was utilised as a royal hall by King avatar V for five years until the completion of Amphorn Satharn Villa in 1906. In 1932, Vimanmek Palace was utilised exclusive as a storage place of the Bureau of the .

In 1982 Her asked authorisation of His Majesty King avatar IX to renovate Vimanmek Palace for use as a museum to commemorate King avatar V by displaying his photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and to help as a showcase of the Thai . The hall is now a major traveler attraction and is the world’s largest metallic teakwood mansion.
Vimanmek Palace, Bangkok GPS coordinates: 13° 46′ 26″ N, 100° 30′ 46″ E

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Chatuchak Park, Bangkok

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Jul 182008
 

Chatuchak Park, Bangkok

is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of the Bangkok Metro (MRT) station that lies under the park. is one of the older public parks in Bangkok. Construction began in 1975 on land donated by the . The park opened on 4 December 1980. It has an area of 0.304 square kilometres. It was later augmented with Park and Wachirabenchatat Park, though they are separated from by Kampaengphet 3 Road. An artificial lake runs along this thin and long park with numerous bridges crossing the lake. A train museum is situated inside the park. guides.
GPS travel destinations: 13° 48′ 29″ N, 100° 33′ 20″ E

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The Baiyoke Tower II, Bangkok

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Jul 152008
 

The Baiyoke Tower II, Bangkok
The , located on 222 Rajprarop Road in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok, Thailand, is the country’s tallest building ( But soon to be overshadowed by the Ocean One “O1″ tower by 63m; scheduled to be built in Pattaya, Thailand by the end of 2009 ). It contains the , the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia and the third-tallest all-hotel structure in the world, with 673 guest rooms. .
GPS tavel destinations: 13° 45′ 15″ N, 100° 32′ 26″ E

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Grand Palace, Bangkok

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Jun 292008
 

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. After the death of in the Grand Palace, moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace. Construction of the began in 1782, during the reign of I.

Grand Palace, Bangkok

Grand Palace, Bangkok


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The palace complex sits on the east bank of the . The other approaches to the palace are protected by a defensive wall of 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Further out from the wall is a canal, which was also created for , making the area surrounding the palace an island, known as Rattanakosin. Far east tourist landmark.

Grand Palace, Bangkok GPS coordinates: 13° 44′ 57″ N, 100° 29′ 30″ E

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Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok

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Jun 232008
 

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok
Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn, perhaps so named because the first light of morning is reflected off the surface of the temple with a pearly iridescence) is a (wat) in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in the district, on the west bank of the . The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (Khmer-style tower). Steep steps lead to the two terraces. The height is reported by different sources as between 66,80 m and 86 m. The corners are surrounded by 4 smaller satellite prangs. The prangs are decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China. Around the base of the prangs are various figures of ancient and animals. Over the second terrace are four statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan. At the riverside are 6 pavilions (sala) in Chinese style. The pavilions are made of green granite and contain landing bridges. Next to the prangs is the Ordination Hall with the Niramitr supposedly designed by II. The front entrance of the Ordination Hall has a roof with a central spire, decorated in coloured ceramic and stuccowork sheated in coloured china. There are 2 demons, or figures in front. Interesting travel attractions in far east.
GPS tourist destinations: 13° 44′ 38″ N, 100° 29′ 19″ E

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Wat Pho, Bangkok

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Mar 222008
 

Wat Pho, Bangkok

Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the , is a in district, Bangkok, Thailand, located in the Rattanakosin district directly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Its official full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. The temple is also known as the birthplace of . Bangkok is best in Asia. Lot to see and lot of fun and pleasures.

Tourist GPS location: 13° 44′ 47″ N, 100° 29′ 37″ E

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