This
is a "must" for every visitor to Bangkok, for the
Grand Place Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald
Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) is unquestionably one of the wonders
of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most
exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself
is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece jade, which
is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand
today.
Explore the historic heart of Bangkok, the finest Thai artistry
and the crafts, and the amazing city of Angels.
Here
at the Anantasamakhom Thorn Hall, one of the prestigious events
to celebrate the auspicious occasion of 60th anniversary of
HM the King’s accession to the trone and 80th birthday
anniversary organized by Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary
Occupations & Related Technique (SUPPORT) of HM the Queen
is the 5th Arts of the Kingdom exhibition. It will be open
for display from Friday May 2nd, 2008 onward, except Monday
and national holidays. Of
extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship, some of the masterpieces
are
: Busabok Mala Thorne, one of the King’s decoration
items
: Carved Wooden Royal Hawdah reproduced from Julong Thong
Throne stands at the Front Hall of Chakri Maha Prasat Throne
Hall used for the mounting on the Royal Elephant
: Phra Kachatan Royal Howdah reproduced from Pudtan Kachatan
Throne stands at the north balcony of Chakri Maha Prasat
Throne Hall for the use at the ancient wartime.
Exhibition
hours 10.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. (Last ticket sold at 07.00
p.m.)
Closed Mondays, and on the New Year and Songkran Holidays
Note
: Please do not wear shorts,
sandals or flip-flops, sleeveless shirt or blouse, tank-top
or ripped jeans/clothes will be allowedshorts,
camera may not used inside the buildings. |
