Sanam Chan Palace

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Chali Mongkol Asana, in the style of a European castle
Chali Mongkol Asana, in the style of a European castle

Sanam Chan Palace is a tiny castle-like structure built in a combination of French and English styles, but with adaptions for the tropical climate [1] The palace grounds is located on a siteNakhon Pathom, Thailand and consists of five buildings and a Ganesh shrine. The palace was built from 1907 to 1911[2] by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and has a view of Phra Pathom Chedi.

Part of the site is presently a campus of Silpakorn University. On December 5, 2003 the university returned the palace and surronding satellite buildings to the Bureau of the Royal Household following the wishes of HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi [1] who is the daughter of the former king.

Sanam Chan Palace celebrated it's 100-year anniversary from November 23, 2007 to December 2, 2007.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Sanam Chan Palace Tourist Brochure
  2. ^ Nakhon Pathom Tourist Information at hotelthailand.com




[edit] Gallery

Ganesh memorial, with Phra Pathom Chedi in the background

Statue of Yah Leh, beloved dog of King Rama VI

Chali Mongkhon At Residence

Samakkhi Mukamat Residence

Thap Khwan Residence

Coordinates: 13°49′10″N, 100°2′43″E