On the banks of the Chao Praya River lies the imposing structure of the Grand Palace complex of Bangkok. Home to the Kings of Siam, later the Kings of Thailand, between 1782 and 1925, the elaborate palace is still in use as offices and for state functions, although part of the complex is also open to visitors as a museum. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) inside the palace complex is especially worth a visit.