On the banks of the Samsen Canal on Rajavithee Road, in the heart of Bangkok, the magnificent structure of the Phayathai Palace stands out prominently with all her splendour inviting her admirers to take a closer look at her best kept secrets.
Construction of the palace began in 1909 by King Rama V, where he not only wanted the palace to be his royal residence but also found it to be an ideal location to keep a close supervision on the farms, plantation and livestock around the area. At a glance the building reminds you of a picture from a fairy tale, where you read of many “happily ever after”s. But unfortunately it was not so for King Rama V, for he passed away after several months of residing in the palace leaving his inheritance for King Rama VI. Upon invitation Queen Savobha and Queen mother lived in the palace until her death in 1920. The Phra Thinang Thewarat Sapharom and Throne room are the only buildings remaining from the old palace after the re-structuring that was done by King Rama VI. The beautifully placed French windows and artistic tiered roofs with Italian frescos and art work are breathtaking and are certainly worth a visit. The palace underwent many re-structuring processes such as an international hotel, first Thai broadcast station and a clinic for the Royal Thai Army with the change in government ruling, but the beauty, serenity and classy artistic allure of the initial structure remains unhindered to date.
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