Suan kularb Residential Hall (The Royal Palaces and Halls)

Suan kularb Residential Hall
(The Royal Palaces and Halls in Bangkok) 

     H.M.King Chulalongkorn had Suan kularb Residential Hall built for HRH Prince Asdangdechavudh. On the eastern side of the hall is Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall. The hall was named Suan kularb, or rose garden. At present, it is used as a gallery for paintings by H.M. the King.

     The two-storey brick building is in the Western style. The building is painted in a light yellow color, while the roof tiles are red. The interior is beautifully decorated.

     King Rama VI expanded the grounds of Suan kularb and added more buildings. HRH Prince Nakhon Ratchasima lived here until his death in 1924.

     The hall was later used by the office for internal security, and later for other departments of the army. On 17th December, 1996, the army returned Suan kularb to the supervision of the Bureau of the Royal Household.

      Since 28th December, 1999, paintings by HM the King have been put on display at Suan kularb Residential Hall.

Constructed in the Fifth Reign
Located at Dusit Palace, Uthong Road, Dusit District, Bangkok
Tel. +662282-6246-7

Note: H.M.King Chulalongkorn = Fifth Reign = Rama V :  Chulalongkorn : Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poraminthra Maha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua

Tag : Suan kularb Residential Hall / The Hall / Hall / Phra Tamnak / Tamnak

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The Grand Palace in Thailand

The Grand Palace in Thailand

     There are several classes of palaces in Thailand. The Grand Palace is the main palace of the monarch. This was constructed by King Rama I as his residence, the center of administration of the kingdom, and as the center of royal ceremonies. During the early Ratanakos in period, this palace was called Phra Ratchwang Luang In the Fourth Reign, it was renamed Phra Borom Moho Rotchawang or the Grand Palace. Nowadays, it serves mainly as the center of royal ceremonies and as a center for receiving foreign dignitaries.

Phra Ratchawang is also a royal palace, but of lower status than Phra Borom Moho Ratchawan g It is also the residence of a monarch, and a palace that is designated as Phra Ratchawang must be declared to be so by a royal decree. Up to now, 19 such palaces has been declared Phra Ratchawang such as Boworn Satharn Mongkol Palace , Sanam Chan Palace, etc.