Comments on: Everything You Need to Know about Bangkok’s Grand Palace, a Travel Guide

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:09:10 +0000

This is a really great article and I learned a lot. Do you happen to know what those dog-like creatures are that can be found all around the place? They almost look like pugs and sometimes have a ball in their mouth that you can move from side to side. Sometimes they have a chain as if they are a pet and sometimes they have what looks like a puppy or at least baby version of whatever they are.

By: laura.f.whelan

laura.f.whelan — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:58:52 +0000

In reply to Cristina.

Aw, you are just the sweetest! Honestly, I’d love that job 🙂
Orange is one of the most important colours in Buddhism so you’ll that that a lot in Thailand. Bordering it in the darker green colour (also often in dark blue) allows the roof to look a little bit more dynamic and highlights the shape. Those gold squiggles are indeed related to a bird! They are called ‘chofas’ and are meant to resemble the bird guardians that live on the gables of each building. Hope this helps! Should I add this to the post?

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:10:16 +0000

Hi, thanks for the info. The palace should hire you to expand their brochure!
I was wondering if you knew the following:
What’s the meaning behind the green and orange of the roof tiles?
What are those golden squiggles at the end of almost every roof ridge? They look a bit like the head of a bird, but it’s not clear.
Thanks!