GOLD IN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
The Grand Palace in Bangkok
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The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand has been the home of many Thai Kings and was once the centre of political power for all of Thailand. Dating back to 1783, it's a huge place with an area of more than 2,350,000 square feet. The walls surrounding the palace run more than a mile. The opulence of all this gold can be found everywhere, a tribute to the riches and power of the king.