Some say that the Grand Palace in Bangkok is to Thailand what the Forbidden City is to China

If one were to speak of the symbol of Bangkok, it would undoubtedly be the Grand Palace. It served as the royal residence for the Thai monarchy from the first to the eighth Rama kings, hence its name. Some say that the Grand Palace in Bangkok is to Thailand what the Forbidden City is to China, which speaks volumes about the historical and aesthetic value of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is the most perfectly preserved, largest, and most ethnically characteristic of all the palaces from various Thai dynasties. It is now used only for coronation ceremonies, court celebrations, and other rituals, and is open to the public, becoming a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. The Grand Palace complex consists of 22 buildings, with the main structures being four distinctive palaces lined up from east to west. They feature green ceramic tile ridges, purple-red glazed tile roofs, and phoenix-shaped eaves. The roofs are a typical Thai 'triple-spire' structure, embodying centuries of Thai architectural artistry. Within the Grand Palace, there are four magnificent buildings: the Chakri Maha Prasad Hall, the Dusit Maha Prasad Hall, the Amarin Winitchai Hall, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo). The Grand Palace of Bangkok is composed of a group of intricately arranged buildings, encapsulating the essence of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. Within the Grand Palace in Bangkok, there is a mural corridor about 1000 meters long, featuring 178 exquisite colored serial paintings based on the Indian classical literature 'Ramayana'. The content depicts the 'Adventures of King Rama', presented in a series of murals, accompanied by Thai translated poetry. After the founding monarch of the Bangkok Dynasty, King Rama I, ascended the throne, he moved the capital from Thonburi to the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok in 1782. After generations of expansion, the grand complex of the Grand Palace was finally completed. The Grand Palace is one of the many palaces in Thailand, and it is the most perfectly preserved, largest, and most ethnically characteristic of all the royal palaces. It is now used only for coronation ceremonies, court celebrations, and other rituals. From King Rama I to King Rama VIII of the Bangkok Dynasty, all resided within the Grand Palace. After King Rama VIII was assassinated in the palace in 1946, King Rama IX moved to the new palace to reside. Precautions: 1. Do not wear flip-flops (exposing ankles or heels). 2. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, cannot be rolled up. 3. Shorts, miniskirts, short skirts, tight leggings, and tight-fitting clothes are not allowed to be worn outside; pants must be longer than the calves. 4. Transparent shirts and women's tops, as well as short shorts, are also not allowed. 5. Sleeveless shirts or vests cannot be worn outside; shoulders and belly buttons must not be exposed. 6. Shoes must be removed before entering the indoor areas of Thai temples, and be mindful not to step on the threshold. 7. If the clothing does not meet the requirements, a sarong can be rented at the entrance. 8. Do not point at monks, do not touch (physically) monks. 9. Before taking a photo of a monk, permission should be obtained first, and gratitude should be politely expressed after taking the photo. 10. Do not touch Buddha statues, do not climb on any Buddha statues inside or outside the temple. Respect all Buddha statues, regardless of size. Do not put Buddha statues in your pockets.