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Chakri Maha Prasat: half-ThaiEuropean architecture
The Nation Thailand
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2/25/2025
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When visiting the Grand Palace, don't forget to check out this half-European building.
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Chakri Mahaprasad Throne Hall looks stunning, featuring a European design, but its roof
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is distinctly Thai, pointing to the fusion that led to its nickname, a foreigner wearing
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a crown, or Tuk Suam Chada.
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King Chulalongkorn originally wanted the hall built in a European style, but on the advice
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of Chuang Bun Nak, the roof was tamed to a traditional Thai spire, adding a royal touch.
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It was also the first building in Thailand to use electricity, a vision of the late king
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who wanted to show the world that Thailand was as modern as any western country.
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Today, the Chakri Mahaprasad Throne Hall is used to welcome foreign dignitaries and for
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the significant royal ceremonies, including the coronation day of King Rama X.
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