Monarchies have evolved over the years around the world. Till the early 17th century almost the entire world was ruled by monarchs and powers of entire nations vested in the hands of a few people. The aristocracy was replaced by the bureaucracy in the next 400 years and elected representatives came to yield all of the administrative powers.
Monarchs now were either completely removed and sidelined or were given ceremonial powers and acted as guiding elders to the new governments. Thailand is one of the many south Asian countries that still respect the authority of a monarch, though his role has been largely reduced to an advisory.
The people of Thailand have had immense faith on the kings of the Rama Dynasty and their kings have been given the status of gods in the country. This is because of the people’s respect and appreciation for the dynasty as the Rama Kings have ruled for nine generations in Thailand. The Grand Palace has been the administrative hall and residence of the Thai Monarchs since 1785. The Wat Pho has been the religious capital of Chakri Dynasty. The King Rama I started the construction and today the King Rama IX resides in this historical monument, which engulfs in itself the entire history of Thailand.
Monarchs now were either completely removed and sidelined or were given ceremonial powers and acted as guiding elders to the new governments. Thailand is one of the many south Asian countries that still respect the authority of a monarch, though his role has been largely reduced to an advisory.
The people of Thailand have had immense faith on the kings of the Rama Dynasty and their kings have been given the status of gods in the country. This is because of the people’s respect and appreciation for the dynasty as the Rama Kings have ruled for nine generations in Thailand. The Grand Palace has been the administrative hall and residence of the Thai Monarchs since 1785. The Wat Pho has been the religious capital of Chakri Dynasty. The King Rama I started the construction and today the King Rama IX resides in this historical monument, which engulfs in itself the entire history of Thailand.
Wat Pho | Image Resource : wikimedia.org
The Wat Pho was built 1781 just after the construction of the Grand Palace and has similar architectural features. It is located adjacent to the Grand Palace and shares the beautiful location of the palace on the banks of the river Chao Phraya. Today it is an important tourist location, which attracts thousands of tourists each year from all parts of the world.
In fact, it is the most iconic heritage site of Bangkok. The Rama Kings of Chakri Dynasty shifted the capital to the modern city of Bangkok from the traditional and religious city of Thonburi. It also reflected a shift from the old traditions to an era of industrialisation and quick progress.
In fact, it is the most iconic heritage site of Bangkok. The Rama Kings of Chakri Dynasty shifted the capital to the modern city of Bangkok from the traditional and religious city of Thonburi. It also reflected a shift from the old traditions to an era of industrialisation and quick progress.
Golden Statue of Buddha Insinde Wat Pho | Image Resource : wikimedia.org
The Wat Pho is today one of the most popular tourist locations in Thailand. It is dedicated to Lord Buddha and is guarded by two giant stone carved Chinese giants. The entrance and the main hall are the central attraction of the temple. The pin drop silence and the hyming of mantras made the surroundings divine in the Wat Pho.
RSS Feed
