Sanam Luang is a 74.5 rai (119,200 m2) open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is in the Phra Nakhon District, the historic center of Bangkok.
Sanam Luang in 2013
Evening picnic, Sanam Luang
The crematorium of Princess Galyani Vadhana, Sanam Luang
The crematorium of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Sanam Luang
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with over eight million people visiting each year.
Seen from across the Chao Phraya River in 2017
The Grand Palace from across the Chao Phraya River, c. 1880
An information sign regarding the strict dress code for entry to the Grand Palace.
The Phimanchaisri Gate, the main entrance from the Outer to the Middle Court