Klai Kangwon Palace

Klai Kangwon Palace (Thai: วังไกลกังวล, lit. 'far from worry') was the primary summer royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. It is in Hua Hin District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The palace was commissioned by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926. Prince Itthithepsan Kritakara served as the architect and oversaw the construction, which was completed in 1933. The palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi.[1]

References

  1. ↑ พจนานุกรมวิสามานยนามไทย : วัด วัง ถนน สะพาน ป้อม [Dictionary of Thai Proper Nouns: Temples, Palaces, Bridges, Forts] (PDF). Royal Institute of Thailand. 2005. pp. 15–16. ISBN 974958838X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.

Coordinates: 12°35′18″N 99°57′18″E / 12.58833°N 99.95500°E / 12.58833; 99.95500


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