The General Post Office in Bangkok is a stunning example of colonial architecture, with its imposing structure and beautiful design. The building was constructed in 1927.
The General Post Office was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno, who was commissioned by the Siamese government to create a grand post office that would serve as a symbol of the country's modernization.
The building's design was influenced by the Art Deco style, which was popular during the 1920s.
Description and History
The Grand Postal Building, also known as the General Post Office, has a rich history dating back to 1881 when Thai postal services were first started.
The building was initially located at the British Embassy, and after significant expansion, it was moved to its current location in 1883.
The Grand Postal Building was officially opened on June 24th, 1940, by General Phraya Phahon Phonphayuhasena, a Thai military leader and politician.
The building's architectural style is heavily influenced by German brutalism, reflecting the admiration of the Siamese Court for German industrial efficiency.
The building's design is a T-shaped structure with a reinforced concrete structure and flat slab roof, featuring four storeys including a basement.
The building's dimensions are 103.80 m. x 38.52 m. and 22.00 m. x 96.00 m.
Today, the Grand Postal Building has been converted into a local post office, with most services decentralized and distributed to various local post offices throughout the country.
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Post_Office_(Bangkok)
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:General_Post_Office,_Bangkok
- https://evendo.com/locations/thailand/rattanakosin/attraction/general-post-office
- https://www.docomomothailand.org/pages/no6.html
- https://steemit.com/esteem/@kaminchan/wednesday-walk-visiting-the-first-post-office-building-in-bangkok
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