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Dusit
2014-01-28: Grand avenues of Bangkok. 3.5km N.West of Siam Centre Dusit Garden, or simply "Dusit", is a complex of palaces and royal residences in the south of the Dusit district. The palace was established by King Rama V, the first Thai monarch to visit Europe. He was impressed by the Royal parks and residences he had seen there, which were leafy, relaxed, spacious and cool, as opposed to the Grand Palace, which was cramped with buildings for his numerous wives, children and servants. These buildings blocked the air flow inside the Grand Palace, which turned the heat up remarkably. As a substitute, King Rama V started building the Dusit Palace. Use a Grand Palace tour ticket to visit Vimanmek Palace.
Whilst the major transport systems don't pass through, they get you close otherwise take local canal or river ferry get immersed in the local culture.
BTS skytrain & MRT (subway) do not access this area
Land: Taxi: car / tuktuk / motor bike is frequent Water: River and canal ferry frequent
Attractions:
- Chitralada Palace (Royal Palace) "Closed to Public"; canals and trees-lined street indicate what Bangkok looked like in early 20th century. A lovely travel spot
- Dusit Zoo - An old zoo located next to Throne Hall, a popular venue for locals
- Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Previously the Parliament building, still used for first parliamentary session and other ceremonial occasions. sometimes closed for official business ** Photo spot!
- Statue Rama V Equestrian Statue Rama V, many locals visit on Tuesday for blessing and good luck.
- Parliament house 20th century design Wat Benjamabophit or "Marble temple" (made of white Carrara marble)
- Neighbouring zones such as Rattanakosin (Grand Palace) and Banglamphu offer similar culture, refer link above family zones
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