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Jan Garanoz
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Thailand / Bangkok / Royal Barges


This shed where several royal barges are displayed is located on Klong Bangkok Noi off the Chao Phaya River not far from Phra Pinklao Bridge. The barges were used on royal and government occasions and formerly served as war vessels. The most beautiful and well-known barge is Suphamahong used by the King only when he made his royal river procession for the Kathin ceremony - a Buddhist tradition of offering robes to monks, usually during October or November. Each barge has a unique design with its special decorative details.

The barges figured prominently in the bicentennial celebrations of the Chakri Dynasty in 1982 and in the celebrations of the King's 60th birthday in 1987.

The shed is open to the public daily 8:30-16:30.


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Created: September 1, 1995? -? Last updated: February 4, 2008