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The Emerald Buddha in Winter seasonal costume  
   

The Emerald Buddha in Winter seasonal costume

Fuzzy picture due to being taken from outside the temple with zoom lense. Photos are not allowed inside.
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

November 23rd 2006
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! We had Thai food…and whined about not having turkey dinner. We love Thai food so try not to feel too sorry for us. Our second day in Bangkok we planned on visiting the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and The Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is the royal residence, throne hall and some administrative offices of the government. Most of the complex is unavailable ... read more
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Thai Flag A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more
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