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  Amphon Sathaan Palace

 

Thailand

Amphon Sathaan Palace in Bangkok, one of the palace buildings within the Dusit area also known as the Dusit Palace, after its restoration.

 

It is now the residence of King Rama X and the Royal Standard (fig.), called Thong Maha Raj in Thai, can be seen flying from the flagpole in the inner court.

 

  Amphon Sathaan Palace

 

It consists of a yellow field with a red Garuda, and has since his investiture replaced the earlier Standard of the Crown Prince (fig.), called Thong Yaowaraht in Thai, which consists of a yellow field with a red Garuda surrounded by a broad blue frame.

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