The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings.
Thai people call it "Phra Borom Maha Ratcha
Wang". It is at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. The
Grand Palace was construction for 229 years.
When King Rama I decided to move the capital
of Siam from Thonburi on the west to Bangkok
on the east of Chao Phraya river that was the time to start Chakri Dynastry. He decided to
build a new palace as a palace of residence as well as a centre of government, and the king ordered to build the building of the temple for The Emerald Buddha as royal temple that
we call "Wat Phra Keaw" The plan of The Grand Palace followed closely of the old palace in Ayutthaya. The buildings are Thai architecture style and some are mix between Thai and
Italian renaissance style. Now King Rama IX (King Bhumibal) decided to move permanently
to The Chitralada Palace after king from aboard . However The Grand Palace is in use as
royal ceremonies celebration.
I love The Grand Palace, it is so beautiful and I know it represents so much for Thai people. I particularly like the way the gold shines in the sunlight. There are many frescoes in the palace itself depicting great historic scenes and battles.
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