Royal Barge Museum
the Royal Barge Museum is part of Bangkok , Bangkok Noi .Top photos chosen by u all:
Hanuman up front . . .
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The Royal Barges are one of Bangkok’s most fascinating sights, housed in sheds in The Royal Barge National Museum on Bangkok Noi Canal on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River. These are not barges in the sense of vessels employed to carry cargo up and down the river but are ornately decorated boats with magnificently carved prows that at one time served a military function. Today they are limited to use in State ceremonies and celebrations. The most impressive and important of the boats is Suphanahong, the King’s personal barge. Built in 1911 the 46 metre craft was hewn from a single tree and is covered with intricate gilt carvings and colourful pieces of glass, forming an eye-catching mosaic. There is a golden pavilion on board to house the King and his Royal family. There are several other barges in the museum and on their bows sit a variety of figureheads taken from Thai mythology, the Ramakian. This barge features Hanuman the monkey - minus its ceremonial flagstaffs in either hand. I shot this while out with buddy and couldn't resist this post as he also posted today one from our trip.
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A local hopes for a catch in one of the many choice fishing spots off Klong Bangkok Noi. Yes, those houses are indeed built on stilts over the water - a reminder of Bangkok's maritime past.
Narai Song Suban
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King Narai is riding a Garuda on the prow. This barge was built to commemorate the king's 50th anniversary on the throne.
Royal Barge
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Figurehead at the Royal Barges Museum
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