Bangkok Sights

Building sights in Bangkok

  1. A

    Ananda Samakhon Throne Hall

    Anchoring the Royal Plaza and indeed the whole Dusit precinct is the Ananda Samakhon Throne Hall. Built in the early 1900s by Italian architect and engineer combination Mario Tamagno and Annibale Rigotti, the great neoclassical dome of the Ananda Samakhon looks out of place in Bangkok but right at home in Dusit. It was designed as a place to host – and impress – foreign dignitaries and on occasion it still serves this purpose, most notably during celebrations of King Bhumibol Aluyadej’s 60th year on the throne, when royals from around the world converged here in full regalia. You’ll almost certainly see a photo of this during your visit. The elaborate facade of Carrara ma…

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  2. B

    Hang Sura Lao Ngi Chun

    This antique apothecary specialises in the Chinese version of Popeye's can of spinach: herbal liquors that make the weak strong, the impotent virile and the elderly immortal. An assortment of the herbs used in the concoctions line the walls and regulars file in for a quick shot chased by a glass of water or tea.

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  3. C

    Government House

    The prime minister’s residence is at the Government House.

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