Palaces of the King Step into the luxurious world of the kings of Siam. Use QuickTime VR and Flash to taste the rich flavors of Thailand's architecture. The Grand Palace, built in 1782, is both beautiful and functional. It's also the site of the gilded Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha, which features a large Buddha carved from jade. Vimanmek Palace, the world's largest golden teakwood mansion, boasts museums dedicated to Thailand and the royal family. When the king takes a summer vacation, he heads to Bang Pa-In Palace, a lovely getaway with its own system of canals and a royal floating house. Ah, it's good to be the king. (in Architecture)
