Grand Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
"The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Grand Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace. Construction of the palace complex began in 1782, during the reign of Rama I."
Their version of the Buckingham Palace guards. Poor guys don't twitch or move a muscle. Out in the hot sun. Stuck with goofy farang [that's Thai for gaijin] tourists taking pictures with [and of] them all day. Like me. Sorry dudes.
They also had some no-joke military around and about as well.
No magazines loaded in those M16s, but those bayonets are real enough.
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