View Full Version : The Grand Palace | Bangkok, Thailand
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:06 PM
The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782 and it houses not only the royal residences and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
In November last year (2003), I had the privilege to go to Bangkok and to visit the Grand Palace. Here's some pictures I took of this imposing palace complex.......enjoy...... ;)
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1505sm.jpg
Approching the palace grounds from Ratchadamneon Nai Avenue
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:11 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1506sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:11 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1508sm.jpg
Inside the palace grounds.......A view towards the Phimanchaisri Gate.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1510sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:18 PM
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The Upper Terrace monuments - (from left to right)
- Phra Siratana Chedi (the golden chedi which its shaped based on Burmese Chedi
- Phra Mondop (a repository for Buddhist sacred scriptures which is based on traditional Thai architecture)
- The Royal Pantheon (based on Khmer architecture). ;)
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:22 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1516sm.jpg
The intricate roof design details of the Phra Mondop and The Royal Pantheon
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:25 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1517sm.jpg
The intricate design of the Phra Mondop. On the left is part of the golden Phra Siratana Chedi.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:28 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1518sm.jpg
A close-up of the Phra Mondop.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:30 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1519sm.jpg
A close-up of the Phra Mondop roof. The roof in the background is that of the Royal Pantheon.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:32 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1520sm.jpg
A close-up of the golden Phra Siratana Chedi.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:34 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1521sm.jpg
Phra Siratana Chedi
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:37 PM
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A Chinese God figurine 'guarding' the Phra Siratana Chedi. ;)
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:41 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1525sm.jpg
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1527sm.jpg
Looking up at the Phra Siratana Chedi.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:44 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1529sm.jpg
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1531sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:47 PM
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The Royal Mausoleum - Hor Phra Naga
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Looking up the golden Phra Siratana Chedi
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:51 PM
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The model of the famed Angkor Wat against the backdrop of the Scripture Library - Hor Phra Monthian Dharma
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:53 PM
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szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:56 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1536sm.jpg
A close-up of the Angkor Wat model.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1539sm.jpg
The intricate porcelain facade of the Phra Wiharn Yod.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 09:58 PM
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szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:00 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1545sm.jpg
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1546sm.jpg
The Angkor Wat model.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:03 PM
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Part of the Phra Mondop facade.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:05 PM
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Part of the Phra Mondop facade.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:06 PM
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Part of the Royal Pantheon facade.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:09 PM
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The Scripture Library - Hor Phra Monthian Dharma
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1553sm.jpg
Phra Wiharn Yod
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:11 PM
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The Royal Pantheon.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:14 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1556sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:15 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1557sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:16 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1558sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:17 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1560sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:20 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1561sm.jpg
The Royal Pantheon.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1562sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:21 PM
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szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:23 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1564sm.jpg
The Royal Pantheon
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1565sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:24 PM
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The Royal Pantheon
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:25 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1567sm.jpg
The Royal Pantheon
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1568sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:27 PM
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The Royal Pantheon
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:30 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1571sm.jpg
A view of the intricate and detailed architectural works of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:31 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1573sm.jpg
Phra Mondop (in the middle)
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:33 PM
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:38 PM
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http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1579sm.jpg
Chakri Maha Prasat which consists of the Central Throne Hall and two wings was completed in 1882 by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V).
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:40 PM
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szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:44 PM
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The Phimanchaisri Gate
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1586sm.jpg
The roof of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:46 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1587sm.jpg
Facade details of the Chakri Maha Prasat.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:48 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1588sm.jpg
The guard of Chakri Maha Prasat.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:50 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1589sm.jpg
Dusit Maha Prasat Hall
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1590sm.jpg
Chakri Maha Prasat
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:52 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1593sm.jpg
Roof details of the Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1592sm.jpg
Chakri Maha Prasat
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:54 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1597sm.jpg
Facade details of the Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1599sm.jpg
Another Chinese God 'guarding' the Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:56 PM
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Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1601sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 10:58 PM
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Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:00 PM
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The 'guardian' of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall. ;)
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:02 PM
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Chakri Maha Prasat
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1608sm.jpg
Amornvithi Road
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:04 PM
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Chakri Maha Prasat
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:07 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1611sm.jpg
A Close-up of the roof of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:08 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1610sm.jpg
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:10 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1612sm.jpg
A Close-up of the roof design of Chakri Maha Prasat.
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:11 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1614sm.jpg
The Phimanchaisri Gate
szehoong
March 7th, 2004, 11:13 PM
http://ftp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/bangkok/grand palace/img_1617sm.jpg
The palace wall...........that's all folks! :D
Hope ya'll like these pictures....... ;)
Jarmo K
March 8th, 2004, 09:16 PM
No wonder you've got more than 5500 posts.......... xD
Imperfect Ending
May 17th, 2004, 02:30 AM
I love the grand palace
All those tiles must have taken forever to paste onto the building
OlekD
May 22nd, 2004, 12:29 PM
I give it 8.5/10 It seems to be nice mix of European and Asian Architecture!!!
mhe-ann
May 25th, 2004, 11:34 AM
Still can't decide if I like those or not. :dunno:
weilene
June 9th, 2004, 07:57 PM
Ok, the design sseem good
thaiman
July 17th, 2004, 01:13 AM
The Grand Palace , Thailand
http://www.heikosheimat2.de/thailand2003/bangkok/bangkok_10.jpg
http://www.heikosheimat2.de/thailand2003/bangkok/bangkok_31.jpg
http://www.heikosheimat2.de/thailand2003/bangkok/bangkok_32.jpg
http://www.heikosheimat2.de/thailand2003/bangkok/bangkok_45.jpg
Len
July 29th, 2004, 04:26 AM
awesome...:)
jeronimo
October 25th, 2004, 07:19 PM
Very impressive. Cheers.
Fabio
January 24th, 2005, 06:21 AM
8/10
nice, but not my fav. style
Henk
September 22nd, 2005, 09:30 AM
9.5/10.
El_Greco
September 22nd, 2005, 10:00 PM
10/10
chukchi
September 23rd, 2005, 04:54 AM
9.5/10
Fern
September 23rd, 2005, 04:33 PM
I've been there and it left me gobsmacked!! 10/10
Phobos
October 3rd, 2005, 03:25 AM
10/10
This is one of the best monuments in the world indeed. :eek:
Chad
October 3rd, 2005, 03:51 AM
During the Royal Barge Night..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/Bank/a1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/Bank/a2.jpg
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Pas
October 5th, 2005, 10:22 AM
The barge procession and night lighting is awesome!!
satit28
December 1st, 2005, 02:10 PM
man..!!!.........
it's too good to be tru...........
forvine
December 9th, 2005, 09:14 PM
9/10 what a beautiful sight
Sinjin P.
December 27th, 2005, 05:57 AM
10/10
Vrysxy
December 27th, 2005, 06:09 AM
8.5 so beautiful
O Alemao
April 14th, 2006, 04:37 PM
I was there last year and I just was speechless cause of itīs beauty!!!
itīs a realy wonderful place on earth, I love it!!!
Valia
April 15th, 2006, 12:54 AM
10/10
very charming and unique place
marpa
April 16th, 2006, 05:00 PM
8/10
jeronimo
April 17th, 2006, 03:03 PM
Never get tired of seeing those pics. One of the most beautiful building complexes on earth.
DamienK
June 9th, 2006, 10:39 PM
9/10
LordCarnal
July 4th, 2006, 04:40 PM
10/10
I like the fusion of western and asian styles..
Here are some pics I took two years ago (taken on 35mm film SLR camera and scanned using flatbed scanner :()
Outside the walls of the palace complex
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1010009.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1010008.jpg
One of the gates
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1010028.jpg
The Grand Palace
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000022.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000025.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000023.jpg
At the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000019.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000017.jpg
Thais are gentle and hospitable people
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/bangkok/F1000016.jpg
Mosaic
August 12th, 2006, 07:23 PM
10/10
gutooo
October 11th, 2006, 03:27 AM
9.5/10
JC
October 14th, 2006, 03:02 PM
More snapshots.
http://static.flickr.com/88/268028601_56fdb7e097_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/83/268025664_bd06b16296_b.jpg
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JC
October 14th, 2006, 03:13 PM
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JC
October 14th, 2006, 03:21 PM
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delmaule
October 19th, 2006, 12:06 AM
10/10
(((myx)))
May 26th, 2008, 08:32 AM
10! amazing!
LMCA1990
May 26th, 2008, 09:27 PM
9/10
Astralis
June 15th, 2008, 10:23 PM
8/10
W!CKED
July 23rd, 2008, 12:33 AM
9/10
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