Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Bangkok, Thailand

Museum Siam is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce. It was created to teach the national identity and history of the people of Thailand, and their relationships with neighboring cultures. The motto of the museum is “Play + Learn = เพลิน” ; through a series of interactive exhibits, the museum shows the development of Thailand from the past to present.

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Saranrom Park is a public park in Bangkok. It is located opposite the Grand Palace, between Sanam Chai, Charoen Krung and Rachini roads in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District. The park occupies the former grounds of Saranrom Palace, which was built in 1866 and served as the residences of several princes and royal guests. The palace gardens were converted to serve as a public park under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in 1960.

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The Royal Cemetery is located at the western side of the grounds of Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok.

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The Pig Monument, officially known as the United Nations Monument, is a monument in the shape of a pig. It is located along the canal of the former moat. As for the Tube Canal. At the foot of the Pikun Bridge. Opposite Wat Ratchabopith Mahasimaram Along the Queen Road, the Grand Palace. Phra Nakhon District, designed by His Majesty the King. Prince Krom Phraya Risranuwat Tiwong

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Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Mahasimaram Ratcha Wora Maha Viharn is a Buddhist temple in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok. Wat Ratchaparadit was designated a first-class royal monastery in 1915, making it one of the most significant temples in Thailand.

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The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is a court that was built with the establishment of Rattanakosin as a royal palace, according to the Brahmin tradition that before building a city, a ceremony must be held to raise the city pillars in an important place to be auspicious for the city to be built. The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is located in the southeast corner of the royal palace, opposite the Grand Palace. Main City Road - Ratchadamnoen Road in the Grand Palace Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Wikipedia: ศาลหลักเมืองกรุงเทพมหานคร (TH)

In some versions of the Ramayana such as the Krittivasi Ramayana, Mahiravana, also called Ahiravana, is the son of raavanarakshasa Patala. He is variously described as either an ally or a brother of the rakshasa king Ravana. He secretly carried away Rama and his brother Lakshmana to the nether-world, consulted his friends, and decided to sacrifice the life of the two divine brothers at the altar of his chosen deity, goddess Mahamaya. However, Hanuman saved their lives by decapitating Mahiravana, and destroying his army.

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The Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins is a museum showcasing regalia, royal Thai decorations of the early period, historical Thai money and ornaments used in the royal courts. It is under the supervision of the Bureau of Grand National Treasure, the Treasury Department which has the responsibility to safeguard, conserve, and display national treasures.

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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with over eight million people visiting each year.

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Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex consists of a number of buildings within the precincts of the Grand Palace in the historical centre of Bangkok. It houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha, which is venerated as the country's palladium.

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Narantaka and Devanataka are asuras and sons of Ravana who appear in a number of Hindu legends. They, along with Atikaya, were the offspring of Ravana and his second wife Dhanyamalini. In the battle of Ramayana, Narantaka was killed by Angada, the son of Bali, whereas Devantaka was slaughtered by the punch of Hanuman in a duel.

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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the ten royal temples of the highest class in Bangkok.

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The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.

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The World War I Volunteer Soldier Monument is a monument located on Triangle Road at the north corner of the royal palace, opposite the National Museum, Phra Nakorn. After the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Thailand and the Allies, including France, Britain, and the United States. declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. On July 22, 1917

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Sanam Luang is a 74.5 rai (119,200 m2) open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is in the Phra Nakhon District, the historic center of Bangkok.

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Wat Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawiharn, usually shortened to Wat Chana Songkhram, is a second-class royal monastery in Chana Songkram Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, within area of Bang Lamphu opposite to Khaosan Road and next to Rambuttri Road.

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Ram Buttri Road or Soi Ram Buttri, is a small road, or soi, in Bangkok, Thailand. It is situated near Khaosan Road in the Bang Lamphu neighbourhood in the Phra Nakhon district. The road mainly consists of two parts. The first part connects Sip Sam Hang Road with the Chakrabongse Road. The second part runs from the Chakrabongse Road, beside Wat Chana Songkhram, to the Chao Fa Road, which is at the foot of the Pra Pin-Klao Bridge opposite the National Theater.

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Khaosan Road or Khao San Road is a short, 410 m (1,345 ft) long street in central Bangkok, Thailand constructed in 1892 during the reign of Rama V. It is in the Bang Lamphu area of Phra Nakhon District about 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

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Wat Mahannapharam Worawihan or Wat Mahan, commonly called Wat Mahanop, is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The first state school for general public in Thailand was established at the temple in 1884.

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The Democracy Monument is a public monument in the city center of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. It occupies a traffic circle on the wide east–west Ratchadamnoen Avenue, at the intersection of Dinso Road. The monument is roughly halfway between Sanam Luang, the former royal cremation ground in front of Wat Phra Kaew, and the temple of the Golden Mount.

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The Mahajesada Bodin Tabernacle is an outdoor garden located at the corner of Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Mahachai Road. Bowonniwet Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok Named after the name of His Majesty the King's Department. When he was the King, he was the Son of God. The surrounding area is a large courtyard with the King Monument enshrined. In addition, a tabernacle has been built to be used as a place for His Majesty the King to receive guests from the country. This tabernacle was built in 1989 on the original site of the Thai Celebration Hall, which was demolished for scenic reasons.

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Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan or popularly known as Wat Thepthidaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple in Worawihan type, located in the area known as Pratu Phi or official name Samran Rat, Bangkok, near Mahakan Fort and Wat Ratchanadda.

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The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha, is a religious structure in Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. Located in front of Wat Suthat, it was formerly used in an old Brahmin ceremony, and is one of Bangkok's tourist attractions.

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Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807. In the beginning, it was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" (วัดมหาสุทธาวาส) and was located in a combretum grove. Further construction and decorations were carried out by King Rama II who helped carve the wooden doors, but the temple was not completed until the reign of King Rama III in 1847 or 1848. This temple contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni which have been moved from Sukhothai Province. At the lower terrace of the base, there are 28 Chinese pagodas which symbolize the 28 Buddhas born on this earth. Wat Suthat also contains Phra Buddha Trilokachet in the ubosot and Phra Buddha Setthamuni in the sala kan parian.

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Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan, usually shortened to Wat Saket, is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.

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The Golden Mountain is a replica mountain pagoda located in Wat Saket Royal Palace. From the original royal intention of His Majesty the King who wanted to build a large twelve-sided wooden recessed prang in the east of the city, similar to the pagoda of Wat Gunung Thong in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. But because the structure is heavy, The soil in the area cannot be supported. So the Prang fell down. Later, during the reign of King Mongkut. It was changed to a golden mountain as it is today, which he laid the foundation stone in 1865.

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King Prajadhipok Museum is a museum in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, Thailand. The building has three floors of permanent exhibitions relating to royal life of King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai Barni of Thailand.

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Queen Sirikit Gallery or Queens Gallery is an art museum in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan is a major Buddhist temple (wat) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The temple was established in 1824 by Mahasakti Pol Sep, viceroy during the reign of King Rama III.

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