Mrigadayavan Palace

Mrigadayavan Palace is located on Bang Kra beach between Cha am and Hua hin. Completed in 1924, this summer palace was built by King Rama VI as a summer getaway. 399 metres long, supported by 1,080 concrete pillars, there are 16 buildings of golden teak, in Thai-Victorian style, all connected by elevated airy walkways designed to catch the breezes from all directions.

The palace is divided into 3 usage areas. The first as you enter is the audience hall for business and entertainment, then you enter the men's quarters, including the King's personal rooms, and finally the ladies quarters. Unfortunately no photographs are allowed in both the Kings and Queens personal rooms. Two very long corridors lead off from the main building to two beach pavilions, one for the King and one for the ladies. The King's pavilion has a large cross on the top, used to signal the King's activities by the use of coloured lanterns. Another small building at the rear of the palace shows life in the serving quarters.

Location : Phechaburi