November 6th, 2011 | Comments Off
Facts And Information About The Royal Barges Museum
Bangkok, Thailand is a beautiful place to visit. Full of history and culture, it is a place that seems almost trapped in time. The Royal Barges Museum in Bangkok is a great way to spend an afternoon, and the eight barges on display here tell the story of a time when the river was the main highway, and kings, queens and dignitaries traveled this highway in grand style.
At one time, thousands of barges existed for the use of
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November 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off
Facts And Information About The National Museum
The National Museum in Bangkok, Thailand houses the country’s greatest treasures. From the Thai History Gallery to the Archeological and Art History collections, visitors can easily spend an entire day browsing museum exhibits that date all the way back to Neolithic times. Coins, weapons, art and even ancient games are on display here, along with possessions that once belonged to the greatest kings and queens of Thailand.
In 1874, King Rama V had the foresight to commission the first museum open to the public in order to display the royal collection of his father and predecessor, King Rama IV
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November 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
Facts And Information About Pakkard Palace
Suan Pakkard Palace is a beautiful spot in Bangkok, Thailand. Pakkard Palace consists of five raised Thai houses built by Princess Chumbhot, the granddaughter of King Rama IV. Pakkard palace contains Princess Chumbhot’s antiquities and is an absolutely amazing place to visit if you are ever in Thailand. The house is full of fine art, gorgeous jewelry and ancient artifacts such as sculptures that date back to the era of H.R.H.
Here are some facts about this location.
1. Open 9am to 4pm daily
2. Address is 352 Thanon Si Ayutthaya Road
3. Opened in 1952
4. First house in Thailand in which
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October 31st, 2011 | Comments Off
Facts And Information About Vimanmek Palace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the Vimanmek Palace, the largest golden teak mansion in the world, is one of the more beautiful sites located on the Dusit Garden Palace complex. The palace was originally conceived by King Rama V in 1900, and was completed only a year later. From 1901 to 1906 it served as the Royal Palace until the King moved to the Amporn Satarn Mansion in 1906. Since the death of King Rama VI in 1925 Vimanmek Palace has not been used as a royal residence, instead it was used for over 50 years as a storage facility by
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