Bang Pa In Palace

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faithful copy of the Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Prasat Pavilion built by King Mongkut in the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the graceful edifice is nevertheless among the purest examples of Thai architecture to be seen, and for that reason has frequently served as the model for the Thai exhibition pavilion at world fairs. Constructed in the first instance entirely of wood, the floor and supports were replaced in 1920 by reinforced concrete. In the center of the pavilion stands a cast-iron, life-size statue of King Chulalongkorn by an unknown sculptor.

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and, on the opposite wall, an oil-painting of King Chulalongkorn in his robes of state. Decorating the remaining walls are illustrations from the tales of "Inao", "Phra Aphaimani" and the "Ramakien". A covered bridge links the hall to a circular building opening onto a broad terrace from which wide stone steps lead down into the lake. All have been restored in recent years.

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Chulalongkorn, replacing a shrine dedicated to King Prasat Thong. Inside it stands a statue of Prasat Thong.

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the Menam Chao Phraya. The Queen's attendants dared not go to her aid because of a century old law which made touching a member of the royal family an offence punishable by death. Following the tragedy Chulalongkorn abolished the law; it had been first introduced by King Rama Thibodi who believed himself a reincarnation of Vishnu.

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colored roof tiles, roof ornamentation, wood carvings and most of the interior furnishings were either brought from China or made by Chinese craftsmen. Because it had glazed windows the palace was used by Chulalongkorn during periods of heavy rain. Inside, the magnificently carved furniture is particularly noteworthy, especially the sovereign's very ornate bed, King Vajiravudh's carved Chinese writing table, and the bookcase in the study containing old Chinese manuscripts from various different periods.