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PALACES - MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS
- Chitralada
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พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน |
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Chitralada Royal Villa |
Chitraladarahotarn Palace |
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Chitralada Palace, in Bangkok, is the resident of King Bhumibol
Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. King Bhumibol was the
first king in the Chakri dynasty who live in the Chitralada
Palace. He moved in there after the death of his older brother,
King Rama VIII in the Grand Palace. The palace grounds, 4 square
kilometers surrounded by a moat and Palace Guards, also contain
the Chitralada School, initially established for the children of
the royal family. The school is, perhaps, the most exclusive
school in Thailand which, for decades, the school, founded in
1958, has been synonymous with privilege, the place where
Thailand's élite is given its polish and an air of entitlement.
History
King Rama VI used to write his literary war in this
area formerly known as Sompoy Field. H.M. The King later named
the pavilion Chitraladarahotarn Palace, and King Rama VII
commanded it to be annexed to Dusit Garden Palace. Today the
palace is thq residence of Their Majesties King Bhumibol and
Queen Sirikit
Royal Chitralada Projects: These are the
Royal demonstration projects which HM the King has initiated for
his subjects. They are non-profit endeavours inside the palace
grounds, and include rice growing, rice milling and dairy
farming. Chitralada School: Built in the grounds of the palace,
the school was first intended for print and princesses. Later,
however, the school enroll children of the staff who worked in
the palace Today, the children of people not associated with the
palace are admitted, from kindergarten rev to the 12th grade.
Dusitalai Pavilian:This all-purpose hall
is loften used as a venue for HM the King to grant
audiences.
SUPPORT Foundation: Many kinds of of art and
crafts are taught here, and it is also where to m crafts can be
preserved and developed. It no houses a collection of
handicrafts, from all regions of the country, i.e. gold, silver
and lacquerware, Lipao basketry and silk weaving among many
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Dusit |
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Palaces-Monuments and Memorials |
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13.76796 N |
100.52104 E |
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