Klai Kangwon Palace


Klai Kangwon Palace was the primary summer royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. It is in Hua Hin District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Commissioned by King Prajadhipok in 1926 and completed in 1933, the palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi.

History

The palace was built by King Prajadhipok in 1926 using his personal land given to Queen Rambai Barni. The designing architect was Mom Chao Itthithepsan Kridakorn, the chief of the then-Silpakorn Sathan. It was initially called "Suan Klai Kangwon". King Bhumibol Adulyadej then renamed the it "Phra Ratchawang Klai Kangwon", but as there has not been any official orders, the palace is still called "Wang Klai Kangwon".

Buildings

The palace's premises were used as the royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej several times during his reign, as well as serving as his alternate residence since 2010. The Piam Suk Residence Hall was the site of royal audiences on many occasions. A grand audience was held on 5 December 2013 at the Ratcha Pracha Samakhom Pavilion.