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Wat Phrasrirattana Sasadaram
(Wat Phra Kaeo), or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, situated within the Grand Palace,
near Sanam Luang, is a sacred symbol of the Rattanakosin, or Bangkok, Dyansty and the most
important temple in realm. It was built by King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty,
at the same time as the Grand Palace in 1782, when he established Bangkok as his capital,
in order to serve as the palace chapel, in which traditional royal ceremonies would be
conducted. It thus has a sanctuary for the performance of Buddhist rites, but no
residences for monks.
The temple is richly endowed with fine art and architecture.
The Emerald Buddha image is enshrined in the phra ubosot, the exterior walls of which are
covered with beautiful designs in gold leaf and glass, while the interior walls bear murals
depicting the life of Buddha and other subjects.
The phra mondop, or library, is set on a high base surmounted
by a stepped pyramid. Inside is reserved a chest containing the Tripitaka, the Buddhist
sacred scripture.
The Royal Pantheon, or Prasat Thepbidon, has a high spire.
Inside are enshrined statures of the eight previous kings of the Chakri Dynasty.
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All the rooms at the Rambuttri-House Hotel are furnished with great style and are extremely
comfortable which designed for visitors with a better standard . There are 6 different types of 69
rooms provided at Rambuttri-House Hotel Single rooms, Doubel rooms, Twin room, Triple rooms, Twin
Delux rooms and Family rooms.
They have recently been renovated and the furnishings, especially the curtains, carpets and
bedspreads, are of tasteful elegance.
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Air Conditioner, Non-smoking room |
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Shower room with hot water |
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Cable TV, Telephone |
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Ban Chao Phraya:
It was originally the palace of HRH Prince Sathit-Thamrongsawat, a son of the
Second King, Phra Pinklao. The government of
King Rama V subsequently purchased the land and built offices for the Police Department. When HH
Prince Khamrob entered government service as the Director General of the City Police Department,
he requested the house and land as a donation from King Rama VI. It therefore became known as "HH
Prince Khamrob's Palace."
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Ban Phra Athit:
It was formerly the site of the Goethe Institute, and a meeting place for those
interested in literature, film, and art. Originally it was the house of Chao Phraya Worapongpipat
(MR Yen Issarasena), an important civil servant during the reigns of King Rama V, VI and VII. It
is now the office of a private company.
A part of this building has been converted to a coffee shop. You can enjoy coffee and cakes here.
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Lamphu tree (Duabanga grandiflora):
This used to be an area of densely-growing Lamphu trees, so it was called
"Banglamphu." At present, there are only two trees left behind Phra Sumen Fort.
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Ban Phra Athit:
It was formerly the site of the Goethe Institute, and a meeting place for those
interested in literature, film, and art. Originally it was the house of Chao Phraya Worapongpipat
(MR Yen Issarasena), an important civil servant during the reigns of King Rama V, VI and VII. It
is now the office of a private company.
A part of this building has been converted to a coffee shop. You can enjoy coffee and cakes here.
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