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5.National Assembly (Anantasamakom Throne Hall)


National Assembly (Anantasamakom Throne Hall)
Address:Uthongnai Road Dusit Su6-District
Dusit District Bangkok 10300
Phone: (662) 628-6300



This hall was built at the command of King Rama V and Finish in the region of king Rama VI for visiting foreign dignitaries and for state council meetings. The Italian architecture, Tamango; designed it in the Renaissance style.


Dome Ceiling: Frescoes depict the monarch, of the Chakri Dynasty and important works of those from King Rama I to King Rama VI are featured or, the ceiling of the dome. The rotunda under which the Royal throne is placed has been used for state ceremonies
The Anantasamakom Throne Hall has played an important role in Thai political history. It reflects the bond between Royal and political institutions since the day when King Rama VII affixed his signa ture to give the Thai people their first constitution. The first meeting of the Thai parliament Convened in this hall.

Details:
Bus: 70 72
Air-con Bus: 3

Openning Hours:
Everyday 9.30-16.00 o'clock

Admission Free: 50 Baht / Person

Parking:
In front of the Bldg.

6.National Museum of the Royal Barges

National Museum of the Royal Barges
Address: Arun Amorin Road Siriraj Sub-District
Bangkoknoi District Bangkok 10700
Phone: (662) 424-0004



In the past, Thailand was an agricultural society with settled communities growing beside the waterways. The river was the m important avenue of communication, and boats were the standard form of transport for everyone
the Royal Barges as well as artifacts and accessories used I the ceremony.

Suphannahong Royal Barge: The prow of the barges vas sculpted in a mythological swan figure, and the vessel was completed in the reign of King
Rama VI. This is the highest class of Royal barge, and is was awarded the Sea Heritage Medal from the World Ships Organisation of Great Britain in 1981.

Anantanagaraj Royal Barge: The prow of this barge is carved in the form of a seven-head naga. It
is use to carry the Buddha image or Phra Krathin, the monks' robes offered during the festival. ,

Anekchartputchong Royal Barge: This was built in the reign of King Rama V, and is the one Royal barge to be coloured pink.


Among the exhibits in the museum are the Kanya Throne, Budsaba Throne,
and many kinds of oars and paddles. Due to lack of space, only of the Royal barges can be seen there. The other five a kept at Wasukree Pier and at the
Royal Tai Navy Transport Department

Details:
Bus:19 57 79 80 81 91 123 124 127 147 149
Air Bus:79 503 507 509 511 Mb 10 1.

Pier: 1.Passenger Boat: Tho Chan Pier (Tha Chang-Bangyai)* Museum Pier
2. Ferry: Phrachan Nua
Pier Bangkoknoi Railway
Station<-->Yaipha Pier
<-->walk 300 m.

Openning Hours: Daily 9 am-5 pm
Closed: Dec 31 Jan 1

Admission Free: Thai 10 Bht
Foreigner 30 Bht

Membership: Guided group tours are provided with slide and
video presentations and free booklet

photograph: Inside Bldg. 100 Bht
Taking video 200 Bht

Parking:At the foot of Arunamarin Bridge,
Phra Pinkloo-Pata Intersection side.

7.WAT Pho (Wat Chetupon)

WAT Pho (Wat Chetupon)
Address:
2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District Bangkok 10200
Telephone: (662) 222-5910 , 226-2942
226-1743 , 225-9595
Fax: (662) 225-9779
This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace on Thai Wang Road and houses the very impressive gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha which is some 46 metres long and 15 metres high. Its soles are inlaid with mother of pearl. The temple is regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes call Thailand's first university.

Once inside this complex you can't help to wonder what is the purpose of all these buildings. There are many reason behind that. Come and find out for yourself.
Wat is the Thai Term meaning Religious Complex.

Details:
Bus:1 3 6 9 12 25 32 43 44 47 48 53 60 82 91 123
Air-con Bus: 8 9 25 44 82 91 506 507 512

Pier: 1.Chao Phraya Express Boat Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat)
Pier Tha Chang Pier Tha Tien Pier
2. Ferry Rajini (Pakkhlong Tolat) Pier Tha Chang Pier Tha Tien Pier

Opening Hours: Temple: Daily 8 am-5 pm Ubosot: Daily 8 am-5 pm

Admission Fee: Foreigner 20 Bht

Library: Santiwan

Museum: Wat Phrachetuphon , Wasukree Mansion
Listed by Fine Arts Dept.: 1949
Royal Temple: First Class

School-University: Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical and Massage
Telephone: (662) 221-2874 225-4771
Enrollment: Daily 8 am-5 pm Class: Sat Sun 8 am-5 pm

Membership: Massage

Photograph: Permission required for taking photo inside Bldg.

Parking: In the Temple compound