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Dusit Palace Park
Following the first European tour of Rama V (King Chu-
lalongkorn; r 1868-1910) in 1897, he returned home with
visions of European castles and set about transforming
those styles into a uniquely Thai expression, today's Dusit
Palace Park. The royal palace, throne hall and minor
palaces for extended family were all moved here, and were supplemented with beaux arts
institutions and Victorian manor houses. The resulting fascinating architectural mishmash
and the expansive gardens make the compound a worthwhile escape from the chaos of
modern Bangkok.
Getting There
Phaya Thai exit 2 and taxi
Tha Thewet
