Klai Kangwon Palace ( th, วังไกลกังวล, lit=far from worry; ) was the primary summer

royal residence A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which ...

of King

Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great ...

(Rama IX) of

Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is b ...

. It is in

Hua Hin District Hua Hin ( th, หัวหิน, ) is one of eight districts (''amphoe'') of Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand. Its seat of government, also named Hua Hin, is a beach resort town. The distri ...

in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Commissioned by King

Prajadhipok Prajadhipok ( th, ประชาธิปก, RTGS: ''Prachathipok'', 8 November 1893 – 30 May 1941), also Rama VII, was the seventh monarch of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to political an ...

(Rama VII) in 1926 and completed in 1933, the palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi.

History

The palace was built by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 using his personal land given to Queen

Rambai Barni Queen Rambai Barni ( th, รำไพพรรณี, , ), formerly Princess Rambai Barni Svastivatana ( th, รำไพพรรณี สวัสดิวัตน์, ; born 20 December 1904 – 22 May 1984), was the wife and queen con ...

. The designing architect was Mom Chao Itthithepsan Kridakorn, the chief of the Silpakorn Sathan. It was initially called "Suan Klai Kangwon" (Klai Kangwon Garden). King

(Rama IX) then renamed the it "Phra Ratchawang Klai Kangwon", but as there has not been any official orders, the palace is still called "Wang Klai Kangwon".

Buildings

*Phra Tamnak Piam Suk (Thai: พระตำหนักเปี่ยมสุข) is the Spanish-styled two-storey building with a tower. It is the primary building of the palace area and was the summer residence hall of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen

Sirikit Queen Sirikit ( th, สิริกิติ์; ; ); born '' Mom Rajawongse'' Sirikit Kitiyakara ( th, สิริกิติ์ กิติยากร; ; 12 August 1932) is the queen mother of Thailand. She was Queen of Thailand as the wi ...

. It was also the residence of King Prachadipok and Queen Rambai Barni. *Phra Tamnak Noi (Thai: พระตำหนักน้อย), was the residence of Princess

Srinagarindra Princess Srinagarindra ( th, ศรีนครินทรา; ; 21 October 1900 – 18 July 1995) née Sangwan Talapat ( th, สังวาลย์ ตะละภัฏ; ) was a member of the Royal Thai Family and the House of Mahidol, whi ...

. *Phra Tamnak Pruk Kasem (พระตำหนักปลุกเกษม) is a mixture of Thai traditional and modern architecture. Currently, this residence hall serves as a summer residence to the Princess Royal

Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal and Princess Debaratana Rajasuda ( th, มหาจักรีสิรินธร, ; ; born April 2, 1955), formerly Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Kitivadhanadulsobhak ( th, สมเ ...

. *Phra Tamnak Oep Prem Em Pridi (พรตำหนักเอิบเปรม เอมปรีย์) is the residence of the royal family, a single-storey bungalow constructed especially for the seaside. *Rueng Pavilion (ศาลาเริง), is a multi-purpose pavilion used for Buddhist ceremonies, sporting events, musical performances, films, and other activities. *Ratcha Pracha Samakhom Pavilion (ศาลาราชประชาสมาคม), which means "the King and the people care for each other", formerly the Multi-Purpose Building (อาคารเอนกประสงค์), was renamed in November 2013 to its current name prior to the celebration of King Rama IX's 86th birthday. It was the only grand audience during his reign that was held outside Bangkok. The building, is a two-storey building, the lower floor is an empty space used for activities while the upper floor is a conference hall which allows audiences to be given without returning to Bangkok.

Functions

The palace's premises were used as the royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej several times during his reign, as well as serving as his alternate residence since 2010. The Piam Suk Residence Hall was the site of royal audiences on many occasions. A grand audience was held on 5 December 2013 at the Ratcha Pracha Samakhom Pavilion.

References

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