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 is hard to follow! but 99.99% open everyday!
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
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