The Grand Palace and Old Bangkok

The Grand Palace and Old Bangkok
Author: Nǣngnō̜i Saksī (M.R.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Bangkok (Thailand)
ISBN: 9789749863411

A completely revised guide to this exquisite complex of buildings.

The Grand Palace Bangkok

The Grand Palace Bangkok
Author: Naengnoi Suksri
Publisher:
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1999
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780500974797

The Grand Palace is the jewel in the crown of the city of Bangkok, representing the finest flowering of Thai art and culture. Begun in 1782 by King Rama I, whose goal was to recreate the magnificence of the vanquished capital city of Ayutthaya, the Grand Palace is renowned as a glorious resource of Thai culture and decorative style.

Chasing the Emerald Buddha

Chasing the Emerald Buddha
Author: Ken Lawrence
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2019-12-10
Genre: HISTORY
ISBN: 9780998427812

CHASING THE EMERALD BUDDHA is a new type of travel guide which follows the path of Southeast Asia's most sacred relic. Locations include bustling Bangkok, historic Chiang Mai, tropical South Thailand, the astonishing ruins of Angkor and laid-back Luang Prabang. The book also features over 500 color photographs and over a dozen detailed maps.

Architecture of Thailand

Architecture of Thailand
Author: Nithi Sathāpitānon
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 981426086X

Beginning with a history of the country and its cultural influences, this book describes and illustrates a range of structures, from Thai houses to elaborate temples and even crematoriums. It concludes with a look at contemporary Thai architecture and how traditional architecture practices have been adapted to suit modern needs.

Ultimate Weekends: Australia

Ultimate Weekends: Australia
Author: Emma Shaw
Publisher: Ultimate
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-11-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781741177503

A stunning, inspirational and practical guide to 60 of the best weekends away across Australia.

Ultimate Journeys for Two

Ultimate Journeys for Two
Author: Mike Howard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2017
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426218397

Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.

Bangkok

Bangkok
Author: Maryvelma O'Neil
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2008-09-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0195342526

In this vibrant cultural history, Maryvelma O'Neil takes us on an engaging tour of Bangkok, revealing the rich ancient heritage of this fascinating city. The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok stands out as a place of extraordinary allure. Beginning as a floating city in a lush tropical setting, known to foreigners as the "Venice of the East," its majestic Grand Palace and glittering Buddhist temples today compete with chimneystacks and a jungle of skyscrapers. O'Neil illuminates a city rich in art, history, royal ceremony, and tradition and she uncovers fascinating pockets of traditional indigenous life and places of intense beauty hidden in Bangkok's labyrinthine lanes and alleys.

Power, Identity, and the Rise of Modern Architecture

Power, Identity, and the Rise of Modern Architecture
Author: Koompong Noobanjong
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1581122012

This dissertation examines the evolution of Western and Modern architecture in Siam and Thailand. It illustrates how various architectural ideas have contributed to the physical design and spatial configuration of places associated with negotiation and allocation of political power, which are throne halls, parliaments, and government and civic structures since the 1850s.

Royal Siamese Maps

Royal Siamese Maps
Author: Santanee Pasuk
Publisher: River Books Press Dist A C
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

In 1996, seventeen exquisite handdrawn and hand-coloured cotton maps were discovered in the Grand Palace, Bangkok. These long-lost treasures record cartographically Siamese warfare and trade during the first three reigns of the Bangkok Period (1782-1851). Large in size, and works of art in themselves, these maps overturn the conventional view of indigenous map-making in Southeast Asia. Focusing on Siam and on her immediate neighbours, the collection also includes a remarkable four-metre coastal map extending from peninsular Malaysia through China to Korea. AUTHOR: Dr. Santanee Phasuk is the senior teacher at Chitrlada School and gained her doctorate in cartography from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Professor Emeritus Philip Stott was a professor of Geography at SOAS, London. 378 colour illustrations

The Grand Palace, Bangkok

The Grand Palace, Bangkok
Author: Naengnoi Suksri
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9789748225852

Art and architecture of Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand; includes a chapter on royal ceremonies.