Grand Palace

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The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok. The Palace has been constantly expanded and many additional structures were added over time. The present King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, however, resides at the Chitralada Palace

History

When King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) decided to move the capital of Siam from Thonburi on the west to Bangkok on the east of the Chao Phraya River he decided to build a magnificent new palace as a place of residence as well as a centre of government. The area chosen was however occupied by Chinese merchants, who he promptly asked to relocate (to the present day Yaowarat area).

The tower of gold began construction on 6 May 1782. At first the palace consisted of several wooden buildings surrounded on four sides with a high defensive wall of 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Soon the King ordered the building of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; as the Monarch’s personal place of worship and royal temple. Once the palace was complete the King decided to under go a coronation ceremony to celebrate in 1785.

The plan of the Grand Palace followed closely that of the old palace in Ayutthaya. The Palace is rectangular shaped, with the western side next to a river and the royal temple situated to the east side, with all structures facing north. The palace itself is divided into three quarters: the outer quarters, the middle quarters and the inner quarters.

The palace became the centre of the Rattanakosin government and royal court for most of the early Chakri Dynasty until the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) who preferred to stay at the Dusit Palace, but still used the Grand Palace as an office and primary place of residence. This practice was followed by his sons (Rama VI and Rama VII) who preferred their own palaces. King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) moved into the palace full time after his return from abroad in 1945. However after his mysterious death a year later in one of the palaces inside the complex, his brother King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) who succeeded him decided to move permanently to the Chitralada Palace.

The Palace is however still very much in use; as many royal rituals are performed here by the King every year. Other royal ceremonies celebrated here are coronations; royal funerals, marriages and state banquets. The Palace grounds also contain the offices and buildings of the Bureau of the Royal Household, the Office of the Private Secretary to the King and Royal Institute of Thailand.

ผมตั้งกระทู้นี้ขึ้นมาก็เพื่ออยากให้ชาวต่างชาติรู้ว่ากรุงเทพมีสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเกี่ยวกับประวัติศาสตร์เหมือนกันครับ ไม่แพ้เมืองนอก

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สวยครับ ยืมรูปไปโพส ห้องเอเชียหน่อยนะครับ

สวยครับ ยืมรูปไปโพส ห้องเอเชียหน่อยนะครับ
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ตามสบายเลยครับ

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Well, the Grand Palace is so charming due to the right blendign of the traditional Thai archetecture and Western architecture that even General Tojo telling IJA in Thailand to set up anti-aircraft unit to prevent Allied Bombing which can be hit into the Grand Palace.

Furthermore, Allied Forces were telling Free Thai agents to keep reporting the EXACT coordinates of Grand Palace to prevent Allied Bombers from bombing into the Grand Place ....

Nevertheless, some straffling bullets did hit into the Grand Palace area ...

เวลาไป ผมชอบไปมองครุฑ บนพระที่นั่งดุสิตมหาปราสาท มันดูมีชีวิต




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there shud be a mrt line to the grand palance. it will be sooo useful!

there shud be a mrt line to the grand palance. it will be sooo useful!

Blue Ring through Saphan Lek is the answer for thsi matter even the actual stop is at Phra Ratchawang Police Office near Sunnantha Royal Serminary [Now Rachinee Girl School] and Pakklong Talad which is south of Grand palace.

The very reason for NOT to go too closed to Grand palace and Wat po is the detrimental effect on the foundation pins - made from the teak logs about 220 years ago.

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very exquisite

why exactly does it have european architecture embedded in it? shouldn't it be 100% thai?

i read somewhere that thailand is like the only nation to have not been colonised or something

^^
If all buildings were built in Thai style , the Palace will be something boring... so I guess that why the former king decided to do something different or mixed-up between Thai and Western architect.

Just my opionion.
:)

^^
Oh... I notice in your signature.. you have travelled a lot at east asia cities but not Thailand... How come you miss our country?

:):cheers:

why exactly does it have european architecture embedded in it? shouldn't it be 100% thai?

i read somewhere that thailand is like the only nation to have not been colonised or something
that because many king and prince in thailand go to study at europe
that why style of the building are mixed :banana:

why exactly does it have european architecture embedded in it? shouldn't it be 100% thai?

i read somewhere that thailand is like the only nation to have not been colonised or something
It was likely done to send a message to the Western world that Thailand was not some backwater to be pushed around and was capable of learning/playing the global game without colonial interference. Likely the same reason you see depictions of King Rama V (and onward) wearing western garb a good portion of the time.

Besides, incorporating foreign styles doesn't have mean you discard the native style. In fact, it could bolster and complement the native style, as has (IMHO) been pulled-off beautifully in this case. Another good example is the Marble Temple, which isn't too far away. Thai architecture, I find, lends itself really well to western styles without coming across as tacky.

On a last note, traditional Thai architecture is not completely homogeneous throughout the nation and, in itself, has been influenced by not only time, but nearby empires.

why exactly does it have european architecture embedded in it? shouldn't it be 100% thai?

i read somewhere that thailand is like the only nation to have not been colonised or something

Take a look at Chakkri Mahaprasart Palace and Boromphiman Palace within the Grand Palace and you'll see we we say so.

BTW, Grand Palace has been tyrhough series of evolution and major renovation in every 50 years ... in addition to the minor renovation which happen vrom time to time.

^^
Oh... I notice in your signature.. you have travelled a lot at east asia cities but not Thailand... How come you miss our country?

:):cheers:

lol, i most likely will be early next year :banana:
thats why i'm looking more into thai stuff around these forums lately :)

is the grand palace and other famous sites around bangkok really impressive?

hmm yea, but idk, in my opinion, i think it would look amazing if it was full thai style.

incorporating nearby styles i think would be 'normal' such as neighbouring khmer or chinese or something, but a style from a completly different culture and place... idk lol

It was likely done to send a message to the Western world that Thailand was not some backwater to be pushed around and was capable of learning/playing the global game without colonial interference. Likely the same reason you see depictions of King Rama V (and onward) wearing western garb a good portion of the time.

Besides, incorporating foreign styles doesn't have mean you discard the native style. In fact, it could bolster and complement the native style, as has (IMHO) been pulled-off beautifully in this case. Another good example is the Marble Temple, which isn't too far away. Thai architecture, I find, lends itself really well to western styles without coming across as tacky.

On a last note, traditional Thai architecture is not completely homogeneous throughout the nation and, in itself, has been influenced by not only time, but nearby empires.

Totally agree with this.

incorporating nearby styles i think would be 'normal' such as neighbouring khmer or chinese or something, but a style from a completly different culture and place... idk lol
In my mind, the incorporation of a East Asian style is no less foreign than incorporating something that is Western European, regardless of some stylistic similarities with closer regions.
In fact, managing to pull off a fusion of two styles that are considered drastically different is a testament of ingenuity on the part of the architects and artisans.

is the grand palace and other famous sites around bangkok really impressive? Extremely impressive.
Probably my favorite part with the Grand Palace is this long mural depicting the Ramayana. And within a 1 km proximity, you will find tons of traditional temples and such (Marble Temple, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Temple of Dawn, etc).

In my mind, the incorporation of a East Asian style is no less foreign than incorporating something that is Western European, regardless of some stylistic similarities with closer regions.
In fact, managing to pull off a fusion of two styles that are considered drastically different is a testament of ingenuity on the part of the architects and artisans.
Extremely impressive.
Probably my favorite part with the Grand Palace is this long mural depicting the Ramayana. And within a 1 km proximity, you will find tons of traditional temples and such (Marble Temple, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Temple of Dawn, etc).

interesting,
might be visiting soon!!