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Photo: Tri Muk Building at the Ancient Palace
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The palace
was built in its original form by King Ramatibodi (reigned
1350-1369), the king of U Thong who had transferred his capital
to Ayutthaya. During the reign of King Trailok (1448-1487) and
later kings, several new buildings were added, including Wat
Phra Si Sanphet. Important buildings of the complex were the
Vihara Somdet, the Sanphet Prasat, the Suriyat Amarin Pavilion,
the Chakrawat Phaichayon Pavilion, the Banyon Ratanat Pavilion
and the Tri Muk Building. The edifices were completely destroyed
in 1767, leaving only brick foundations, porticoes and walls.
The Tri Muk Building, a wooden structure with a brick foundation,
was rebuilt in its original style at the command of King
Chulalongkorn (Rama V, reigned 1868-1910) in 1907.
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It is only in the modern world that the challenges of everyday life have been simplified to a degree that makes it viable for anybody to just live alone. As a result, marriages are increasingly viewed as unions for sexual pleasure.
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Jan Garanoz
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Created: September 1, 1995
Last updated: January 27, 2010