ANANTA SAMAKHOM THRONE HALL

The Throne Hall is a two storey construction with a large dome (49.5 m high) in the centre, surrounded by six smaller domes. The domes and walls are covered with paintings by Professor Galileo Chini and Carlo Riguli depicting the history of the Chakri Dynasty, from the first to the sixth reign.

His Majesty King Rama V had this throne hall built on the grounds of the Dusit palace in 1907. The throne hall is replendent with Carrera marble from Italy embellished with a Renaissance decor.It is a former reception hall within Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It now serves as a museum and is from time to time employed for certain state occasions.

The  throne hall is a National Treasure and serves as a venue for Kingdom's Royal and govermental pageantry.
Since photography is not allowed inside I captured the following pics on the leaflets given to us just to show a sample of what's inside...

 

 

 

Visitors to the Throne Hall should be aware that "appropriate address" is required for entry, meaning a sleeved shirt (short-sleeves are OK) and trousers for men or long skirts for women - no shorts, ripped jeans, short skirts or sleeveless T-shirts. Women in long trousers are not considered 'suitable'. Appropriate attire (a sarong basically) can be purchased if need be when you get there.

 All cameras and phones must be left in lockers (which are free). There is an entry fee for the Throne Hall, even if you have already paid to enter the Dusit Gardens. A recorded guide is available in several languages.