Phra Ram Ratchaniwet . Palace

Originally known as "Wang Ban Pun", is a European-style palace located on the south side of town. Construction began in 1909 by order of King Rama V to make his rainy season palace. A German architect, Mr. Karl Deurring designed the palace, while Admiral HRH Prince Boriphat of Nakhonsawan and HRH Prince Damrong oversaw the construction. The construction was completed in 1916 during the reign of King Rama VI. This place was used to receive heads of state and guests during the reign of King Rama VI. Later, the palace was authorized to many institutes, now it becomes the Petchaburi Museum of History and Art under the auspices of the Royal Thai Army.

The architectural style of Ban Puen Palace is early 20th century European and influenced by both Art Nouveau and baroque. King Chulalongkorn was the first king of Siam, as Thailand was then called, to come to Europe in 1897. Many of the buildings built in Thailand during this time were European in style.

The palace is a very impressive, very elegant two-story building with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large dark roof set in a well maintained garden. Thanks to the large windows, the Palace's rooms feel very bright and spacious. The interior of the Palace speaks of luxury and grandeur.

The first floor contains several rooms including the dining room and the Throne Hall. The main color of the dining room is yellow, the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles with animations and plants.

The stairs to the 2nd floor are decorated with decorative green tiles. On the second floor you'll find, among other rooms, the King's bathroom, which looks intact in its original state, and the King's bedroom, where the main color is gold. Surrounding the Palace buildings is a small garden with fountains.

After the death of King Chulalongkorn, King Rama VI used Phra Ram Ratchaniwet to receive foreign tourists. The Palace was later used for a variety of purposes including a teacher training school, a boy scout school, and a public school for girls. During the Second World War, the Palace was used by the Thai army. During 1986 and 1987, the Palace was renovated by the Ministry of Fine Arts and is currently used as a museum, where the original plans for the Palace by architect Karl Siegfried Döhring were realized. display.

The palace is located inside a Thai military base in the town of Petchaburi on the west bank of the Petchaburi River. Departing from Bangkok, you just need to pass by Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park on the main road to Hua Hin. You can visit both Palaces in one day. The best way to get there is by private taxi. If going from Hua Hin will be shorter than from Bangkok.

Business hours

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace is open daily.

On weekdays from 8:30 - 16:00.

On weekends from 8:30 - 17:00

Ticket price: 100 Bath/pax

Photography is not allowed inside the palace.