Coordinates: 13°46′14″N,100°31′18″EChitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน) is the Bangkok residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. King Bhumibol was the first king in the Chakri dynasty to live in the Chitralda Palace. He moved in there after the mysterious death of his older brother, King Rama VIII in the Grand Palace. The palace grounds contain the Chitralada School, initially established for the children of the royal family. Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet; ) (born December 5, 1927), officially styled the Great (Thai: มหาราà¸, Maharaja) and also known as Rama IX, is the current King of Thailand. ... King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit on their coronation day This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ... King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII (long royal name: Phrabat Somdej Phra Paramenthara Maha Ananda Mahidol Phra Athama Ramathibodinthra Thai: (roughly HM King Ananda Mahidol, the Eighth Ruler) (September 20, 1925 - June 9, 1946) was the eighth king of the Chakri dynasty of Thailand. ... Chakri Mahaprasad Hall The Grand Palace (Thai à¸à¸£à¸°à¸à¸£à¸¡à¸¡à¸«à¸²à¸£à¸²à¸à¸§à¸±à¸, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. ...
The royal Grand Palace, with its associated Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), is admired for its well-maintained 19th-century architecture.
Nearby is Dusit Park, Dusit Zoo, and the spacious ChitraladaPalace in which the king and his family reside.
Between the Grand Palace and the ChitraladaPalace are many tourist attractions.