Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a Renaissance Revival structure in the Dusit district of Bangkok. The white marble facade shows domes and columns modeled on European examples, while interior rooms hold golden details and Thai motifs.

King Rama V commissioned the construction as a reception hall for foreign heads of state during his modernization of the kingdom. Completion occurred in 1915, shortly after the king's death, and later the building served as parliament until the 1970s.

The name means „endless throne hall

Entry is through the main gate on the northern side of the grounds, which can be reached on foot from nearby stops. Visitors should wear covered shoulders and knees as this is a former royal building.

The central dome reaches a height of 49 meters (161 feet) and was the tallest construction of its kind in the city when finished. Frescoes inside were created jointly by Italian and Thai artists and show scenes from the Chakri dynasty.

Location: Dusit

Inception: 1915

Architects: Mario Tamagno

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Website: http://parliament.go.th

GPS coordinates: 13.77160,100.51311

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23