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Timeless designs

At right is a collection of commemorative coins from King Rama V’s two visits to Europe between 1897 and 1907. CHAYAPHOL PARACHART

Standing alongside Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit and Sanam Luang, the historical Thaworawatthu Building was ordered to be built during the reign of King Rama V to serve as a supplementary edifice for HRH Prince Maha Vajirunhis’ royal cremation ritual.

The construction, completed in the reign of King Rama VI, later transformed into the Hor Phra Samut Samrap Phra Nakhon (Library for the Capital City) before being developed into the National Library, allowing the public to access its services.

As part of the “King Chulalongkorn The Great (Rama V) Memorial” exhibition, it is now opening its chambers to showcase a rare collection of 47 classic gilded black lacquered…

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