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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.


Moon and Ron at the Grand Palace


Suan Pakkard palace

Suan Pakkard palace


The temple of the Emerald Buddha

Entryway, Phra Mondhob

Wat Phra Keo


Detail study, Wat Phra Keo

Grounds of the grand palace


Wat Rajananda

Grounds of the grand palace, featuring the Golden Chedi in the foreground

Phra Sri Ratana Chedi

Prasart Phra Debidorn

Prasart Phra Debidorn and Phra Mondhob

Prasart Phra Debidorn and Phra Mondhob

Prasart Phra Debidorn detail

Grand palace galleries; mural detail from the Ramakien

Cakri-Mahaprasad hall

Dusit Hall

Dusit hall, detail

Wat Po, reclining Buddha

Wat Po, reclining Buddha, detail

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