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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace. Construction of the palace complex began in 1782, during the reign of Rama I.
The palace complex sits on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The other approaches to the palace are protected by a defensive wall of 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Further out from the wall is a canal, which was also created for defensive purposes, making the area surrounding the palace an island, known as Rattana Kosin.
Prominent parts of the Grand Palace:
Wat Phra Kaew, the temple containing the Emerald Buddha
Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, a building in a style influenced by the Italian Renaissance
Shoes and sandals are not worn inside the temples (wat). This is to give respect to the Thais' religious place of worship. Shorts, sleeveless shirts and baseballcaps are not acceptable wardrobe ensemble when entering a Thai temple. Tourists are advised to dress appropriately or they are given "sarong/malong" (wrap-around-textile) to use to cover themselves when visiting wats (temples).
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