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Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace (Ban Puen Palace)

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace, or Ban Puen Palace as t is locally know, is located on the west bank of Petchaburi River. The Palace covers the ground of approximately 580,000 square metres, and is under responsibility of Petchaburi Military District. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) commissioned this magnificent Palace to be constructed by using the fund from his own private coffers. The revered King felt that he was frequently ill during rainy season, especially in September and sought to find a location outside the city. Which would offer more suitable climate to build seasonal retreat. Petchaburi Province was thus selected. And the King laid a foundation stone to commence the construction on 19^th August 1910

The south-facing palace has adopted the modern European architecture designed by a German architect named Kari Dorling with his countryman ,Dr.Bayer as the engineer. Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace was constructed to closely resemble Kaiser Wilhelm’s Palace in Germany, using imported brown roof tiles. The building is two storied-high with two domes, called Phra Tamnak Dome, being prominently visible. Unfortunately, King Rama V passed away before the construction was completed, and left the task to his successor King Vajiravudh to continue until completion in 1916, almost 7 years of construction in total. Fraced with the named Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (literally meaning Royal Residence of King Rama),the palace was considered to be one of the most splendid and complete in the Kingdom of Siam (former name of Thailand)

The exterior of the palace is simple looking, but yet boasts the building’s grandeur with elegant artistic details in full display on its door panels and windowpanes. On the east side of the building is the outstanding “Ground-level Circular Hall”, built in perfect geometric symmetry and accented with aesthetic colours painted on each pillar to give a classical appearance to the room.

Next to the circular hall is the pair of “Barque” designed “Spiral staircases”, Spiraling inwards to from the shape of a four leafed clover with glazed cherubic figurines of boys and girls decorated on each side of the handrails. The “Upstairs circular Hall” comprises entirely of art nouveau design.

The “Waiting Room” was used by government officials and those who had been summoned and waiting to be granted an audience with the King.

The “Throne Hall” served the purpose for the King to conduct government businesses with his officials.

The “Royal Dinning Room” is a prime example of a perfect compromising combination between the German modern style and the French art nouveau décor. In front of this room stands the statue of Poseidon, widely believed to the sacred god of the seas.

The “Badminton Court” is the first Know badminton court in Thailand, but has reached the stage of disrepair and thus presently been converted into a garden.

The “Royal Study Room” Presents a distinct feature of the playful layout of the wall-filled stained glass cabinets that gradually reduce in size from doorway to balcony, creating an elegant appearance to the room.

The “Queens Bedroom” has a wooden floor. Its walls are half boarded with wood panels that have been carved out with geometric shaes. The balcony of the roompresents a clear view of the badminton court.

The “prince’s and Princess’s Bedroom” was designed for the heirs to the throne. Its construction is similar to the Queen’s with an addition of raised platform for the young royals to enjoy the view of the palace grounds through the window.

The “Kings Bedroom” is undoubtedly the magnificent room of the palace as a clear unobstructed view of Petchaburi can be indulged from here. The interior of the room is highlighted by the beautifully embossed copper cladding pillars. Nowadays, this room house the statues of King Rama V and King Rama VI for the general public to come and pay their respects.

The "Royal Bathroom" is furnished in contemporary design,noticeable from the room's sanitary were. Moreover,this room has the most beautiful stained glass decoration of the entire palace.

The "Rayol Courtyard" in front of the palace building is where the monument of King Rama V can be found. Surrounding this are four cannons ; each pointing to a cardinal compass direction.The cannons have their own individual names ; "Ramasoon Kwan"(means : Axe throwing God of thunder),"Yommaban Jab Sat" (means : Animal Catcher). Loy Chai Khao Wang,(mean : Striding to the Palace) and "Kam Lang Phet Cha Hueng"(mean : The power of jealous love).

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Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Palace is under care of Petchaburi Military District, Royal Thai Army, and is open daily to visitors during official government hours (08.30 am-04.00 pm) , and during weekends and public holidays (08.30 am – 04.30 pm). For Further information. Please call telephone 032-428506 ext. 50398. Or the Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region 2 Office on 032-471005 and 032-471502.

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