Vimanmek Teak Mansion 
													 
													Phra Thi Nang Vimanmek, located behind Bangkok's National Assembly on Uthong 
													Nai Road, is considered to be the world's largest building made entirely of 
													golden teak. Vimanmek, meaning 'Palace of the Clouds' was originally built in 
													1868 as a summer house on Si Chang Island and moved to its present site in 
													1910. The palace was closed in 1935 and reopened in 1982 to coincide with the 
													Rattanakosin bicentennial.
													 
													 
													The three-storey wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, excluding 
													terraces and verandahs. Vimanmek served as King Rama V's residence at the turn 
													of the century and still contains many of his personal effects, antiques and 
													works of art.
													 
													 
													Near the entrance to Vimanmek Palace is the Royal Carriage Museum where 13 
													royal horse-drawn carriages from the reign of King Rama V are housed.
													 
													 
													Although not a temple, Vimanmek is within the grounds of Chitralada Palace and 
													visitors should wear respectful clothing.
													 
													 
													Vimanmek is open daily from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm with a 100 baht admission 
													fee. Guides are available free of charge every 30 minute. The ticket of the 
													Grand Palace include for sight seeing here. 
													 
													
													 
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