Everything about Dusit totally explained
Dusit is one of the
50 districts (Khet) of
Bangkok,
Thailand.
The district forms the main administrative center of Thailand, as both the national parliament as well as the royal palace are located in this district, as well as several ministries. It is connected with the Rattanakosin island by the Ratchadamnoen road (literally 'Royal way for traveling').
Neighboring district are (from north clockwise)
Bang Sue,
Phaya Thai,
Ratchathewi,
Pathum Wan,
Pom Prap Sattru Phai,
Phra Nakhon, and across the
Chao Phraya River the district
Bang Phlat.
History
The district was established by King
Chulalongkorn, who wanted to escape the cluttered area of the
Rattanakosin Island.
The
Vimanmek Palace was constructed in
1900 completely out of
teak, and was used as a royal palace for a short time, but was abandoned in
1908. Revived and reconstructed in
1992 it's now a major touristical attraction of the district.
Chitralada Palace was built by King
Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and is still the residence of the King of Thailand. The large park around the palace is used by King
Bhumibol Adulyadej for agricultural research.
Buildings
Other important buildings in the district include the
Ananta Samakom Throne Hall, which was another former residence of King Chulalongkorn, and was later used as the first parliament building. It was built 1907-1915 by the Italian architects
Annibale Rigotti and
Mario Tamagno. Next to the building is the
Suan Amporn park, and across the street the
Dusit Zoo. The vast space in front of Ananta Samakom Throne Hall is
The Royal Plaza. At the middle of the plaza is the Equestrian Statue of King
Chulalongkorn.
Various events are held in Suan Amporn park and Royal Plaza. Yearly events include
commencements for many universities in Bangkok, and the Red Cross Fair which takes place for 9 days about the end of March till the first week of April.
Important administration offices such as
The National Assembly and
Government House are also in Dusit.
Wasukri Pier is the pier to board and store
Royal Barges, which sail in
Thailand's Royal Barge Procession. Near the pier is
National Library. Several other palaces are now convert to other use. For example,
Chan Kasem Palace built for the crown prince by King
Rama V was never used by King
Rama VI and later became office for Ministry of Education.
Suan Sunandha Palace built for queen, consorts, princes and princesses are now
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.
The most famous buddhist temple of the district is
Wat Benchamabophit, built by
Prince Naris as the royal temple of King Chulalongkorn.
Transportation
The
Bang Sue station of
Bangkok Metro is located just a short distance outside Dusit district at its extreme northeast corner in Bang Sue district.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 5 sub-districts (
Kwaeng).
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Dusit |
ดุสิต |
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Wachiraphayaban |
วชิรพยาบาล |
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Suan Chittralada |
สวนจิตรลดา |
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Si Yaek Maha Nak |
สี่แยกมหานาค |
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Thanon Nakhon Chai Si |
ถนนนครไชยศรี |
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