King Narai's Palace, Royal palace ruins in Tha Hin, Thailand
King Narai's Palace is a royal palace complex in Tha Hin, Thailand, now standing as a ruin and registered historic site. The compound includes reception halls, royal living quarters, water storage structures, and several other buildings spread across a connected area.
King Narai commissioned the palace in 1666 during the Ayutthaya period. The site became a setting for diplomatic exchanges between Siam and several European powers.
The palace complex includes the National Museum displaying 1,864 artifacts that represent the architectural and artistic achievements of 17th-century Siam.
The site is open to visitors from morning until late afternoon, except on Mondays, Tuesdays, and national holidays. Paths between the different buildings run across open ground, so comfortable shoes are advisable.
Inside the compound, sophisticated water tanks and conduits were designed by French and Italian engineers. This technical setup supplied the entire residence with water at the time.
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