Dusit, Administrative district in central Bangkok, Thailand
Dusit is an administrative district in central Bangkok with wide tree-lined streets and formal gardens throughout. It contains the Thai National Assembly building, the Dusit Palace compound, and several government ministries spread across the area in an organized layout.
King Chulalongkorn established this district in 1890 to expand Bangkok beyond its original boundaries and built the Dusit Palace compound as a new royal residence. This development created a new administrative center for the growing city.
The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, built by Italian architects from 1907 to 1915, shows a blend of European and Thai building styles that visitors can see in its columns and dome. This mix makes the hall look quite different from the temples found elsewhere in the city.
The district connects to central Bangkok through the Bang Sue MRT Station and multiple railway stations positioned around the perimeter. Visitors can use these transportation hubs to reach the area and explore its various sites.
Vimanmek Mansion was built entirely from teak wood in 1900 and remains Thailand's largest wooden building. This remarkable structure once served as a royal residence and displays exceptional craftsmanship from that era.
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