Varadis Palace, Royal palace and museum in Wat Sommanat, Thailand.
The two-story palace features a combination of European architectural elements and traditional Thai design, with spacious rooms and ornate decorations throughout the building.
German architect Karl Döhring constructed this residence in 1911 for Prince Tisavarakumarn, who later became known as Prince Damrong Rajanubhab of Thailand.
The palace houses over 7,000 books in English and Thai, military artifacts, and personal belongings of Prince Damrong, who founded Thailand's civil service system.
The palace requires advance group reservations for visits, and visitors should note the limited availability of English language information inside the museum.
Prince Damrong was arrested in this palace during the 1932 coup that transformed Thailand from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy.
Location: Wat Sommanat
Inception: 1996
Architects: Karl Siegfried Döhring
GPS coordinates: 13.75556,100.51327
Latest update: May 16, 2025 18:47
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