Thawornwatthu Building
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A beautiful dark red façade, and traditional Thai architecture… The Thawornwatthu Building is an elegant sight. It was commissioned by Prince Maha, the eldest son and heir to the throne of King Rama V. The grand structure was supposed to be a royal crematorium, but the Prince suddenly died of typhoid in 1895. After his funeral, the building was temporarily turned into a royal library. Today, the Thawornwatthu Building serves as a museum about King Rama V, who reigned over the country for 42 years. It remains a significant landmark in Bangkok.
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