Grand Palace

Images of demons are to be found everywhere in Thailand.  This giant version stands guard at the entrance to one of the royal pavilions.

Two  gilded chedi, protected by ornately robed yaks (mythical giants) stand in the forecourt of the Parthenon.

Although the temple compound has all the  architectural features of a monastery, there are no living quarters as no monks have ever lived here.

Detail of the head of a yak , showing the ornate, glass porcelain and mirrored decorations .