Two building in this group were constructed
during the reign of King Rama I.
 Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall
The original hall was constructed in 1789 which was struck by lightning
and burnt down during the early years of the reign of King Rama I and
rebuilt. Since the death of King Rama I it has been the place for lying-in-state
and other Royal functions such as merit making
 Phra Thinang Phiman Rataya
Built in typical Thai style during the reign of King Rama I, King Rama
IV added a garden to the right. A replica of Kailasa mountain was built
in the garden for the tonsure ceremonies of his children when they reached
puberty. This also was the sleeping quarters for the kings when they took
residence here. King Rama III stayed here for a full year. Later during
the reign of King Rama IV it was used for the queen mother to lay-in-state
and so did King Rama VIII.
Aphonphimok Pavilion
A lovely little pavilion built by King Mongkut (Rama IV) as a disrobing
pavilion. A replica was exhibited as Sala Thai at the Brussels Worlds
Fair in 1958.
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