Sunday, January 24, 2010

Vimanmek Teakwood Palace


Warinthon is a PhD student in English at SWU whom I met in the library elevator. We struck up a conversation, and she agreed to be my tour guide on an outing to this gorgeous early 20th century palace built of teak, without nails, only wooden pegs.



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Dusit Throne Hall with gorgeous Thai handicrafts, also a view of Parliament from the lawn of the throne hall





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fond farewell 'til next visit




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