Tag: Bangkok

Grand Palace: Antara Kemegahan dan Tragedi

.Reading time 19 minutes.

9 Juni 1946, pukul 9.20 pagi. “Sang Raja bunuh diri! Sang Raja bunuh diri!”, Chit -pelayan pribadi Raja Rama VIII- berteriak-teriak menggemparkan seisi Aula Singgasana Boromphiman yang menjadi kediaman resmi Raja Thailand di kompleks Grand Palace. Dengan serta merta Ibu Suri Srinagarindra -diikuti Chit kembali- berlari memasuki peraduan Raja. Dan mereka menemukan Raja Ananda Mahidol (dibaca: Anand […]

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Postcards from Krung Thep Mahanakhon

.Reading time 5 minutes.

I always rely on my digital cameras and iPhone for documenting my journey. As they are versatile, simple and easy for me to share the results, online! But one day, I was so bored with them. There was no challenge left, since they’re so instant and became predictable.

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