by Shannon Turkewitz

Posts tagged “Grand Palace

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Thai Tiaras

Thai Tiaras

The graceful movements of Thai dancers entertain the Siamese royal court and night-market tourists. A fabulous addition to the elegance and precision of the performers are specialized costumes. Depending on the dance, performers might wear six-inch-long brass nails or specialized decorative headdresses.


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A Palace, a Bus and a Man

A Palace, a Bus and a Man

Bus 203 runs by the Grand Palace in Bangkok many times per day. These commuters are so used to the view that they do not watch one of Thailand’s most popular and revered sites flash by.

Find this and other photos in the 180 photographs exhibit presented by the American embassy and now touring Thailand.