Government House of Thailand
- Government House of Thailand
The Government House in Bangkok houses the offices of the Prime Minister of Thailand and his cabinet ministers. It also contains conference rooms and is used for state functions and receptions of foreign guests. It consists of several palace-like structures extending over 11 acres. King Rama VI commissioned the Italian architect Annibale Rigotti to design the main building in 1923. Initially intended as a family residence for one of the king's favorite generals, the building became the Prime Minister's seat in 1941. The main building carries a golden dome housing a statue of Phra Phrom (Brahma) and its facade resembles that of the Ca' d'Oro palazzo in Venice.
External links
* [http://www.tour-bangkok-legacies.com/government-house.html Government House Bangkok - the House of Gold]
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