The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) entrance - official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The official residence is now the Chitralada Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน), residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit.