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Lak Muang City Pillar (built 1782)
This is the pillar that was set up by the king in 1782 when Bangkok became the capital of Siam. The pillar houses the spirit of the city and there are a stream of worshippers there offering flower, incense, fruit, candles, burning oil, etc. Some even pay the resident dancers to perform as a form of thanks when they have good luck.
Bibliography:
All images copyright 2001 Professor Kerk L. Phillips of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA.
Aasen, Clarence. Architecture of Siam: A Cultural History and Interpretation
Oxford University Press, 1998. Oxford
Cummings, Joe. Thailand
Lonely Planet Publications, 1990. Singapore
Lassus, Pongkwan (Sukwattana). Architectural Heritage in Thailand
Amarin Printing and Publishing, 2004. Bangkok
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White Lotus Co., 1992. Bangkok
Ringis, Rita. Thai Temples and Temple Murals
Oxford University Press, 1990. Kuala Lumpur
Sthapitanonda, Nithi & Mertens, Brian. Architecture of Thailand: A Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Forms
Suksri, Naengnoi. Palaces of Bangkok: Royal Residences of the Chakri Dynasty
Thames and Hudson Ltd., 1996. London
Visit Kerk Phillips' website at www.pomosa.com
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