THE GRAND PALACE

The Grand Palace as well as some of Asia's.Since the founding of Bangkok as Thailand its capital by King Rama1.The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family.Present time The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes.The main building within The Grand Palace compound were built for King Rama5. 1.Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasatbuilt by King Rama5 as his Royal Residence,is the most highly recognized architectural landmark of the Nation.The Central Throne Hall,which was formorly used for the reception of foreign envoys,is flanked by reception areas decorated with galleries of portraiture.The central room on the second floor is used as a shrine for the reliquary ashes of King Rama4,5,6,7and8
2.Borom Phiman mansion was also constructed during the reign of King Rama5.When King Rama6 ascended to the throne,he had it improved for use as his residence.The three succeeding Kings also resided here at one time or another.The Siwalai Garden,where the office of the Royal House hold Bureau is located,were use for receptions as well as a recreation area for the royal women and children.
3.Maha Monthien Prasat HouseThe Audience Hall of Amarin Winitchai where ceremonics of the Court usually take place in front of the throne surmounted by its canopy of nine tiers of white cloth.
Opening Hours;The Grand Palace and The Temple Of The Emerald Buddha[Wat Phra Kaeo]Open to the public everyday,except during special Royal Ceremonics from 8.30AM. to 3.30PM.
Dress Code;Visitor are required to dress appropriately.Thus the following dress-code[applicable to both ladies and gentleman]is requested;
1.Shorts,mini-skirts,short skirts,tight filling trousers,as well as tights cannot be worn as outer garment.
2.See-through shirts and blouses,as well as culottes or quarter length trousers cannot be worn.
3.Sleeveless shirts or vests cannot be worn as outer garments.
4.Sandals[without ankle or heel straps]cannot be worn.
5.All shirt sleeves,whether long or short,cannot be rolled up.
6.Sweat shirts and sweat pants,wind-choaters,pajamas and fisherman trousers cannot be worn.
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