Chit Lada Station, railway station in Suan Chitlada, Thailand
Chit Lada Station is a small, single-story railway station in Suan Chitlada, Bangkok, built exclusively for royal travel. The brick building features a distinctive dome inspired by Italian Renaissance style, with a platform and three tracks at ground level.
The original station was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, using wooden materials, and was reconstructed in 1921 with a brick structure under King Vajiravudh, Rama VI. This transformation marked the station's evolution from simple wooden construction to its current refined form.
The station's connection to royal travel shaped how this place functioned within Thai society, representing a tradition of private and respectful transportation for the monarchy. Its modest yet refined architecture with the decorative dome shows how even small structures reflected the aesthetic values of their era and the care taken in royal spaces.
The station is located on Sawankhalok Road, near Hua Lamphong train station and the Chitralada Royal Villa, and can be viewed from the street. Visitors should note that entry is restricted as the station serves royal use only, but the building's distinctive architecture and quiet surroundings are visible from the road.
The brick building with its Italian Renaissance-inspired dome is architecturally distinctive among Bangkok's railway stations and was specifically designed for royal use. This blend of European design influence with royal purpose makes it a hidden architectural treasure in the city.
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