Rajabhakti Park

Perched on a hill in the middle of a green forest are seven giant statues of the great kings of Thailand's history. An impressive sight, the nearly 14-meter-tall bronze statues honor the kings of many dynasties in Thai history, namely Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin. Each statue carries a plaque with the name of the king and the period of his reign.

Rajabhakti Park was built by the army and was opened in September 2015 by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The large park south of Hua Hin town was established to demonstrate the loyalty of the Thai people to the Royal institution.

The park is very clean and well maintained. Since there is little shade around it can get quite hot. Drinks are sold at a stall near the parking lot. It is recommended to visit the park in the morning to get the best photos, as the sun will face the seven statues

The seven honored kings (standing from left to right) include:

King Ramkhamhaeng the Great: King of Sukhothai from 1279 to 1298.

The king expanded the Sukhothai empire, developed the Thai alphabet, and led successful military campaigns against the Khmer in Angkor.

King Naresuan the Great: King of Ayutthaya from 1590 to 1605.

During Naresuan's reign, many battles were fought between Ayutthaya and Burma. The king is best known for his battle with the war elephant Nong Sarai. Surrounded by a larger enemy army, King Naresuan still attacked and killed the Burmese leader, causing the Burmese army to flee.

King Narai the Great: King of Ayutthaya from 1656 to 1688.

King Narai ruled Ayutthaya when the Kingdom was at the height of its power and prosperity. The king established diplomatic relations with a number of western countries, including France.

King Taksin the Great: King of Thonburi from 1767 to 1782.

After the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767, Taksin founded the Thonburi Kingdom. Its capital was located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite present-day Bangkok. He unified Siam after it fell apart after Ayutthaya was sacked. King Taksin liberated Siam from the Burmese.

King Yodfa Chulalok the Great: King of Siam from 1782 to 1809.

Buddha King Yodfa Chulalok the Great, also known as Rama I, founded the Chakri dynasty that now rules. King succeeded Taksin and established Bangkok as the new capital of the Kingdom. During his reign, attacking armies from Burma were defeated.

King Mongkut: King of Siam from 1851 to 1868.

King Mongkut, also known as Rama IV spent many years as a Buddhist monk before ascending the throne. He is the founder of Dhammayuttika Nikaya, a monastery that started as a reform movement to strengthen canon law. Also known as the “Father of Science and Technology”, King Mongkut modernized the Siamese kingdom.

King Chulalongkorn the Great: King of Siam from 1868 to 1910.

King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) is highly respected by the Thai people. The king modernized the Siamese kingdom and implemented a number of social reforms including the abolition of slavery. He managed to prevent the domination of Siam by Western countries.

Rajabhakti Park is located on Phetkasem Road (4th Street), the main road in Hua Hin. From central Hua Hin towards Pranburi, about 4 km from Vana Nava Water Park.

To get there by public transport, take the orange non-air-conditioned bus between Hua Hin and Pranburi. You just need to tell the driver or bus operator that you are going to Rajabhakti Park. From the road can easily see 7 King statues. Ticket price is about 20 Thai Baht per person.

Alternatively, you can also take a taxi or tuk tuk from central Hua Hin. Since taxis or tuk tuks are difficult to get to the park, book a round trip. The driver will be waiting at the park for the return trip. It is advisable to negotiate the price as well as the waiting time before departure.

Opening hours: Rajabhakti Park is open daily from 06:00 to 18:00

Ticket price: free.