National Museum & Wang Na Palace (4 Na Phra That Road, Bangkok) — built in 1887 by the King Rama V, who ordered the country’s ancient artifacts & antiques stored from The Grand Palace to the former palace of late prince viceroys. More buildings were later constructed when there were more precious items to exhibit […]
Grand Palace (Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok) – this wall-surrounded palace was built in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, at an area 218,400 sq. meters in size. These days, this Palace is only used for ceremonial events. The Grand Palace is divided into three main zones: […]
Giant Swing (Thanon Bamrung Muang, Rattanakosin, Bangkok 10200) – located near the Wat Suthat temple, this 27-meter-high teak frame was once the focus of a religious ceremony held every year in December after the rice harvest. After undergoing several renovations, the original Giant Swing, dating from 1784, was replaced in 2004 with a new one […]
Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (Pathumwan Intersection, facing the MBK and Siam Discovery Centres, Bangkok) — the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a new mid-town facility for the contemporary arts. Programs for art, music, theatre, film, design, and cultural/educational events take place in a friendly and recreational atmosphere – with cafe, restaurants, book […]
Ananta Samakom Throne Hall (Royal Plaza, Dusit, Bangkok) — The centerpiece of Bangkok’s own Champs Elysees, this impressive two-storey white marble palace sits at the end of Dusit’s long, wide Royal Plaza, a leafy ceremonial boulevard that’s often the focus of regal pomp and ceremony during royal celebrations. Ordered by King Rama V in […]
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