Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins

The Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins (Thai: ศาลาเครื่องราชอิสริยยศ เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ และเหรียญกษาปณ์, RTGS: Sala Khrueang Ratcha Isariyaphon Lae Rian Kasab) is a museum showcasing regalia, royal Thai decorations of the early period, historical Thai money and ornaments used in the royal courts. It is under the supervision of the Bureau of Grand National Treasure, the Treasury Department which has the responsibility to safeguard, conserve, and display national treasures. The museum is inside the Royal Grand Palace, at the entrance to the Emerald Buddha Temple. History In 1976, the museum was originally called "The Coins Pavilion" and was established by the Treasury Department to display the evolution of Thai coins. The museum was inaugurated on 14 April 1976, presided over by the king and queen, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Princess Chulabhorn . In 1978, the Treasury Department expanded the scope of the collection to include royal regalia and decorations and was renamed "The Royal Regalia, Decorations and Coins Pavilion". The expanded collection was opened on 11 August 1978 and once again presided over by the king and queen, Princess.