On the second afternoon we visited the 
Grand Palace and temple in Bangkok. It 
was built in 1783 and it housed the royal 
offices, Chapel Royal of the Emerald 
Buddha and the royal residences. The 
entire complex was striking and unique to 
only South East Asia. Thailand is a 
constitutional monarachy.
                                              

The Grand Palace is the most visited site 
in Bangkok. It contains over 100 
buildings and is almost one square mile. 
It covers the cultural and architectural 
history of Bangkok since its creation in 
1782. It was used as the residence of the 
King of Thailand till 1946. The Grand 
Palace is the symbol of the monarchy and 
is used for many royal ceremonies by the 
present King Rama the IX. 

Entering the 
grounds of the 
Grand Palace. 

The detail on 
the buildings 
was manificient. 
The multitiered 
spheres are 
called "cho 
fas", and are 
known as tassles 
in the air. 
                          

Wat (Temple) Phra Kaeo is within the 
Grand Palace complex. 

The temple is Thailand's holiest shrine.