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THAILAND, BANGKOK, Grand Palace

GRAND PALACE, Bangkok, Thailand. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kinks of Siam and later Thailand since 1782. Construction of the palace began on May 6, 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, over 200 years of history, many new buildings and structures were added. The Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthien Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter. The Grand Palace is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.