Guide : This throne hall was built by order of King Rama l to be used for his lying-in state in 1790. The building has four wings, and roof has four tiers with a prasat spire.
Tourist : What’s that figure at the base of the spire?
Guide : The base id supported by four figures of Garuda. This building is in a pure Thai style.
Tourist : What is it used for nowadays?
Guide : This building is used for some important state ceremonies, such as the ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the coronation. Also it has been used for royal lying-in-state since the reign of. King Rama l.