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Map of Dusit Park Vimanmek
7 HM KING BHUMIBOL
Palace
4 Possibly the world’s ADULYADEJ
2 PICHAI 3 largest teak building (1927–2016)
0 (below), this palace The ninth king of the
7 R ATCHAWITHI was the home of Chakri dynasty (see
9 5 Rama V (see p40) pp40–41), Rama IX
reigned for 70 years,
1 DUSIT U THON G NAI in the early 20th from 1946 until his
6 R A M A V century and contains death in 2016. The Thai
Suan a huge collection of
Amporn Dusit 8 royal artifacts. people’s deep love for
RATCHADAM- NOEN NOK SI AYUTTHAYA R A M A V Visitors can join a their king – bordering
Park
on worship – was due
guided tour to see
30 of its 72 rooms. to his common touch
and selfless devotion
to the country’s welfare.
The outpouring of grief
across Thailand at his
death was profound.
Lakeside
9
Pavilion
Overlooking a tranquil
stretch of water is a
de light ful lakeside
pavilion. Decorated
with ornate carvings,
it is occasionally used
for performances of
Ananta
Royal Plaza
6 8 Thai dancing.
Samakhom
On the south side
Photographic
Throne Hall of Dusit Park is this large 0
Built in Renaissance open area dominated by Museum
style, this marble hall an equestrian statue Rama IX was a keen
(below), the largest of Rama V, who de signed photographer, and
building in Dusit Park, the park. It was here that examples of his work,
showcases Thai master- the People’s Party staged including photos of the
pieces at the Arts of the the 1932 bloodless royal family, are exhibited
Kingdom exhibition. revolution (see p40). at this museum.
NEED TO KNOW Textile Museum &
MAP E1 • Bus 56 and 70 Photographic Museum:
closed for renovation.
Ananta Samakhom Call 02 628 6300 or visit
Throne Hall: open www.vimanmek.com
10am–4pm daily; for details.
adm B150 (sarong
for modesty B50); • Dress modestly: no
02 283 9411 or 02 283 shorts, short skirts, or
9185; www.artsofthe sleeveless shirts.
kingdom.com • There is a café
Vimanmek Palace, selling drinks and
Abhisek Dusit Throne snacks at the entrance
Hall/Support Museum, to Vimanmek Palace,
Old Clock Museum, but it is a good idea to
Royal Elephant carry a bottle of water
Museum, Ancient with you.
Following pages Wat Pho’s elaborate Scripture Hall

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