This octagonal throne at Wat Phra Kaew is typical of those used for the coronation of the kings of Thailand and when they received royal audiences. It is boat shaped with a pavilion representing Mount Meru, the center of Buddhism. It is surrounded by golden parasols. This one bears the insignia of Bhumibol Adulyadej. King Rama IX’s role as king from 1946 until his death in 2016 qualified him as the longest reigning monarch in Thailand’s history.
