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SECTION 2: BANGKOK, THAILAND
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok possesses a vast array of the most elaborate
palaces and temples in the country. Featured in this section is Suan Pakkard
Palace, the King's aunt's residence, converted to a museum, the grand palace,
including the temple of the emerald buddha, Pra Sri Ratana Chedi, Prasart Phra
Debidorn, Chakri-Mahaprasad hall, Dusit Hall Wat rajananda and Wat Po.
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Moon and Ron at the Grand Palace
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Suan Pakkard palace
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Suan Pakkard palace
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The temple of the Emerald Buddha
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Entryway, Phra Mondhob
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Wat Phra Keo
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Detail study, Wat Phra Keo
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Grounds of the grand palace
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Wat Rajananda
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Grounds of the grand palace, featuring the Golden Chedi in the foreground
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Phra Sri Ratana Chedi
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Prasart Phra Debidorn
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Prasart Phra Debidorn and Phra Mondhob
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Prasart Phra Debidorn and Phra Mondhob
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Prasart Phra Debidorn detail
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Grand palace galleries; mural detail from the Ramakien
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Cakri-Mahaprasad hall
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Dusit Hall
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Dusit hall, detail
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Wat Po, reclining Buddha
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Wat Po, reclining Buddha, detail
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