Originally built by the infuential Portuguese contingent in Bangkok.
Still there today.
Western dignitaries/guest disembark in Bangkok in wait to join King Mongkut's viewing of the 1868 full solar elcipse in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Shown here, the working department of the Dusit Palace grounds - lower royals, servants, concubines, etc.
Seated, are the Siamese diplomatic consul to Austria of 1869....posing with high ranking Austrian officers of the day.
More great photos.
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