Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Royal residence in Dusit district, Bangkok, Thailand
Amphorn Sathan is a three-story building in the European style with two rectangular wings connected by a bridge, situated within the Dusit Palace complex. The structure features Belle Époque architectural characteristics with symmetrical facades and ornamental details throughout its exterior.
King Chulalongkorn commissioned this residence in 1890, initially calling it the Ivory Garden before later changing the name to Amphorn Sathan. The building was completed during a period when Thailand was modernizing its architecture through European design influences.
The interior spaces blend European Art Nouveau with local Thai artistic elements, creating rooms where visitors can sense how different design traditions coexist. The frescoes painted by Italian artists feature decorative patterns that reference Thai cultural symbols throughout the residence.
The interior remains closed to public visits, but you can observe the exterior architecture and explore the surrounding gardens of the Dusit Palace complex. Early morning visits offer the best light for viewing the building's facades and taking photographs.
King Bhumibol established a radio station within the residence in 1952, where he performed jazz music without revealing his royal identity. This secret musical activity reveals an unexpected side of the monarch who was an accomplished jazz musician.
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