Living TRAVEL -
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This complex was the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century and is still considered by many as the spiritual centre of the country |
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Wat Phra Kaew temple, top and above left, is the home of the Emerald Buddha |
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Phra Mondop (above and below) wherein a large mother-of-pearl bookcase houses the 84,000 chapters of the Tripitaka |
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Above right, the palace guard are preparing for the arrival of the king and his entourage |
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