The Grand Palace stands on the Raidamnern Avenue near the bank of the Chao Phaya. In front of the Palace is the row of buildings which is known as the Ministry of Defence, while at the is the Royal Landing called "Ta Rajvoradit". On its right it adjoins a big monastery known as Wat Fra Chetupon, and on its left the famous Pra Meru a round spacious grass field lined at intervals with tamarind-trees.