Monday, May 4, 2009
Thammasat University and Phrachan Pier
Thammasat University was founded after the political change from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy. Its architectural design with its domed building by
Mr. Jittrasane A-phaiwong was very modern at the time. It became a uniqueand outstanding sight along the Chao Phraya River together with Phrachan Pier. The pier is now a well known bric-a-brac and amulet market. Its location was once the site of Phra Chan Fort during the reign of King Rama I and Krommaluang Prajaksinlapakhom's palace during the reign of King Rama V.
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