Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Grand Palace in Thailand

The Grand Palace in Thailand

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     There are several classes of palaces in Thailand. The Grand Palace is the main palace of the monarch. This was constructed by King Rama I as his residence, the center of administration of the kingdom, and as the center of royal ceremonies. During the early Ratanakos in period, this palace was called Phra Ratchwang Luang In the Fourth Reign, it was renamed Phra Borom Moho Rotchawang or the Grand Palace. Nowadays, it serves mainly as the center of royal ceremonies and as a center for receiving foreign dignitaries.
Phra Ratchawang is also a royal palace, but of lower status than Phra Borom Moho Ratchawan g It is also the residence of a monarch, and a palace that is designated as Phra Ratchawang must be declared to be so by a royal decree. Up to now, 19 such palaces has been declared Phra Ratchawang such as Boworn Satharn Mongkol Palace , Sanam Chan Palace, etc.



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      Phra Tamnak refers to a building that is the residence of King, Queen, Queen mother, or the crown prince or princess, such as Phra Tamnak Siriyalai at Ayutthaya and Phra Tamnak Doi Tung at Chiang Rai.
Tamnak refers to a building that is the residence of a member of the royal family, whether of the rank Chao Fa, Phra Ong Chao, or Mom Chao.
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     Palaces and Residential Hall were built not only as royal residences and private retreats, but also for other-purposes. Palaces built in the outlying provinces of the kingdom were designed as places where the king could observe his people at first hand. In the Fifth Reign, palaces were built to demonstrate to the world that Siam was a civilized country, and not a land of wild jungles only In the Sixth Reign, when the danger from European colonial powers was at its peak, King Rama VI ordered Sanam Chan Palace constructed as the second capital in case of a foreign invasion.

      In the early Ratanakas in period, besides Phra Ratchawang Luang, there were official residences for certain royal incumbents, namely, Wang No and Wang Lang (Front and Rear Palaces). Wong No was the residence of Maha Uparat, or Viceroy, and was called officially Phra Ratchawang Boworn Satharn Mongkol. Wang Lang was the official residence of Khrom Phra Ratchawang Boworn Satharn Phimuk. The front and rear palaces were in imitation of the military concept of a forward and reserve army.

     The construction of palaces for the kings, the crown princes and other members of royalty h ad been carried out since the days of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. During the First and Third Reigns of the Ratanakosin period, the traditional method of construction was adopted, namely, wooden structures covered with a tile roof In the Fourth Reign, the construction of brick buildings was adopted. If the pal ace belonged to a prince of Chao Farank, it was surrounded with a wall topped with bai sema. The palaces of Phra Ong Chao did not have a bai sema wall. Moreover, Chao fa princes had a two-tier roof, whereas Phra Ong Chao princes had only a one-tier roof. Many palaces took place in Bangkok during the First to Fifth Reigns. The construction of provincial pal aces was begun in the Fourth Reign and has continued to the present day.

      There are three palaces that were constructed in the First to Third Reigns, namely, Phra Borom Moho Ratchawang (Grand Palace), Phra Ratchawang Boworn Sathorn Mongkhol, and Phra Ratchowang Boworn Satharn Phimuk. In the Fourth Reign, a total of 12 Phra Ratchawang and Tamnak were constructed in Bangkok and the provinces. In the Fifth Reign, two palaces were constructed in Bangkok, namely, Dusit Palace and Phyathai Palace, and six in the provinces. During the Sixth Reign, five more palaces were constructed in Bangkok and provinces, namely, Chitralada Palace, Sanam Chan Palace, Phra Ram Ratchanivet Residential Hall, and Maruekhathayawan Residential Hall and Khai Luang Haat Chao Samran. In the Seventh Reign, the Klai Kangwon Palace was built at the seaside resort of Hua Hin, in Prachuab Khirikhan Province.

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  1. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  2. Bureau of the Royal Household
  3. Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary
  4. Sala Luk Khun Nai
  5. Sala Sahathai Samakhom
  6. Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
  7. Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
  8. Phra Thinang Amarin Winichai
  9. Phra Thinang Phaisan Thaksin
  10. Phra Thinang Chakraphat Phiman
  11. Phra Thinang Dusidaphirom
  12. Phra Thinang Racharuedee
  13. Phra Thinang Sanam Chan
  14. Ho Sastrakhom
  15. Ho Sulalai Phiman
  16. Ho Phra That Montien
  17. Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat
  18. Phra Thinang Moon Satharn Borom Ard
  19. Phra Thinang Sommuthi Thevaraj Uppabat
  20. Phra Thinang Borom Ratchasathit Mahoran
  21. Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat
  22. Phra Thinang Phiman Rattaya
  23. Phra Thinang Aphorn Phimok Prasat
  24. Phra Thinang Rachakaranya Sapha
  25. Ho Plueang Khrueang
  26. Mount Kailasa
  27. Siwalai Garden
  28. Phra Thinang Boromphiman
  29. Phra Thinang Mahisorn Prasat
  30. Phra Thinang Siwalai Maha Prasat
  31. Phra Thinang Sitalaphirom
  32. Phra Buddha Rattanasathan
  33. Phra Thinang Chai Chumpol
  34. Phra Thinang Suthaisawan Prasat
  35. Inner Court
Wiki : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palace


Note :
Rama I : First Reign : Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke : Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok
Rama II : Second Reign : Buddha Loetla Nabhalai : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Borommarajabongjet Mahesvarasundorn Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai
Rama III : Third Reign : Nangklao : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Nangklao Chao Yu Hua
Rama IV : Fourth Reign : Mongkut : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua
Rama V : Fifth Reign : Chulalongkorn : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poraminthra Maha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua
Rama VI : Sixth Reign : Vajiravudh : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua
Rama VII : Seventh Reign : Prajadhipok : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua
Rama VIII : Eighth Reign : Ananda Mahidol : King Ananda Mahidol
Rama IX : Ninth Reign : Bhumibol Adulyadej : Bhumibol Adulyadej Ramadhibodi Chakrinarubodin Sayamindaradhraj Boromanatbophit

refer : wikipedia.org

Tag: Phra Ratchawang / Phra Borom Moho Rotchawang / Phra Tamnak / Tamnak / Palace / Grand Palace / Hall / Residential Hall

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