Top most famous architectural works in Thailand #p2

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1 May 2024
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Thailand is a country famous for its Buddhist and modern architectural works. Coming to Thailand, you will admire the most famous beautiful architectural works in Thailand, which are the top tourist attractions for many tourists, such as: Grand Palace, Ancient Siam City.

Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat, full name: Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of the 6 most famous temples in Thailand located on Bamrung Muang Avenue in Bangkok. Along with Giant Swing (also known as Sao Ching Cha (Magic Gate of Entertainment), Wat Suthat has become one of Bangkok's most attractive attractions.

The pagoda was built in 1807 by Emperor Rama I and lasted until the reign of Rama III to complete. The pagoda holds the most gilded Buddha statues and is the tallest pagoda in Bangkok. In front of the temple are Watsuthai and Sao Ching Chaa, both with narrow corridors and surrounded by gilded Buddha statues. The large and aesthetically pleasing Buddha statues of 14th-century Sukhothai impressed Rama I, causing the king to order these statues to be brought along the river to Bangkok. Decorative paintings on the walls appeared from the time of Rama III. The paintings depict sea monsters and rows of foreign merchant ships.
The entire temple grounds are paved with clean and shiny marble. The main worship statue in the main hall is the oldest gilded Buddha statue (Phra Sisakayamuni) and the largest gilded Buddha statue in Thailand. The library behind the temple is considered the largest and most beautiful of its kind in Thailand. This library is 72 m high with 68 pillars surrounding it. Inside the building is a rather sharp gilded bronze statue of Buddha meditating (Phra Putatrilokachet), 8.45 m high and 5.20 m wide.

Grand Palace Royal Palace

Located on Na Phra Lan Road, Old City (Rattanakosin), next to the Mi Nam River, the Grand Palace is located right in the heart of Bangkok city, very convenient for sightseeing and transportation of tourists. Grand Palace - Royal Palace of Thailand (also known as the Royal Palace of Thailand), built in 1782, during the reign of King Rama. The palace was the residence for 150 years of the Thai royal family, the royal court and the government's administrative center. The Thai royal palace has similarities with the Ayutthaya palace.

The Grand Palace is divided into four main areas: Jade Buddha Temple - the place to worship the Jade Buddha statue - Thailand's first national treasure, Every year it attracts Buddhists and tourists from around the world to visit.

The statue is carved from a block of pure jade, measuring 48cm x 46cm, placed on a 2m high pedestal.

The Emerald Buddha statue is placed in the Royal Chapel. In particular, two of the three golden costumes hanging on the Emerald Buddha were made by King Rama I himself.
The golden costumes of the Emerald Buddha are often changed seasonally by the Thai king himself.
The area of ​​buildings used as offices and government agencies. The area where the buildings are used is the King's residence, where ceremonies to welcome government guests take place.
The area of ​​buildings used as a residence for the King's wife (Harem

Chitralada Palace

Traveling to Bangkok cannot miss the magnificent palaces and among them is Chitralada Palace. This is a famous tourist destination chosen by many tourists when traveling to Thailand.


Chitralada Palace was built in 1906 and was once the residence of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit in Bangkok city. Bhumibol Adulyadej lived in this palace after the death of King Rama VII and he was also the first king to live in this palace. Chitralada Palace is located in Royal Square, Bangkok.


Chitralada Palace is one of the royal palaces that must be visited when coming to Thailand. This place impresses visitors with its unique architectural style, with a pointed curved roof and the main material used is marble. Designed on 2 floors lined with beautiful white marble. The lower floor is the king's throne and royal works. The unique feature of the palace's dome is a sculpture depicting the Chakri dynasty. The upper floor is a room displaying paintings and a flower garden with a path where parades often take place.

Chitralada Palace is divided into 24 small areas, each area is a place to display Royal works, dragon boats, dragon boat models or artistic embroidery paintings. In particular, near Chitralada palace is a flower garden close to the beautiful Vimanmek castle.

Currently, Chitralada Palace is where state meetings take place, welcomes international diplomatic delegations, major royal holidays and has become a tourist attraction.

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