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Dusitmahaprasat Throne Hall
Bangkok
ArchitectureDusitmahaprasat Throne Hall

Dusitmahaprasat Throne Hall is a brick-and-stucco building in cross plan. The roof tilese are green and orange, while the its acroterion at the edge is Nage Buen. The projecting portico on the north lies a bussabok, while the southern wing was puctured to build another bussabok throne in the reign of King Rama IV. The western wing is used for placing the coffin of the King or the royal family, which is connected to the dressing room. The eastern wing has a linked corridor to Abhornbimok Throne Hall. The windows and doorways have pointed peaks, while the wall in decorated with Phoom Khao Bindh pattern. The ceiling is decorated with wooden carved which is coated with gold lacquer and glass.