Phaya Thai Palace, Royal palace in Thung Phaya Thai, Thailand
Phaya Thai Palace is a former royal residence in the Thung Phaya Thai neighborhood of Thailand built in the early twentieth century. The compound stretches across gardens with lawns and trees and contains several connected buildings that mix European structural design with Thai-style roofs and decorative spires.
King Chulalongkorn commissioned the construction of this residence in 1903 as a retreat outside the old city of Bangkok. The compound was later expanded under King Vajiravudh, who added more buildings and facilities for his personal use.
The palace demonstrates the integration of Western and Thai architectural styles during Thailand's modernization period in the early twentieth century.
The grounds sit near the Victory Monument BTS station and open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with guided tours available in English. Visitors should cover shoulders and knees, as modest dress is expected at royal sites.
The compound housed the first radio broadcast station in Thailand, set up inside one of the theater halls during the 1920s. This early broadcasting facility marked the beginning of mass media in the country.
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