พระบรมมหาราชวัง THE GRAND PALACE BANGKOK - EMERALD BUDDHA BANGKOK - WAT PHRA KAEW
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Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200. 02 623 5500 extension 00. ps I called them and the operator system seems hard to follow!
วัดโพธิ์ RECLINING BUDDHA BANGKOK - WAT PHO
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Address: 2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 225 9595. I rang them and they spoke a little English they said open everyday!
*700 meters walk from The Grand Palace.
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EMERALD BUDDHA
The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in the Grand Palace itself is the main attraction. A figurine of the meditating Buddha made from a solid one piece of green jade, clothed in gold and diamonds. It is greatly revered from the Royal family to Thai nationals alike, as Thailand’s utmost precious religious icon...
GRAND PALACE
The Grand Palace once lived in by Kings is courtyards of countless majestic and all inspiring examples of exquisite Royal architecture through the millennia...
RECLINING BUDDHA
The Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is located 700 meters south of The Grand Palace. Its a world-renowned 46 meter long gold plated reclining Buddha. Its pose is representing entry into complete spiritual enlightenment ending all worldly reincarnations. Within the surrounding corridor there are 108 bronze bowls representing the 108 auspicious characteristics of The Buddha. It is believed dropping coins into these bowls brings wealth and prosperity...
