Klai Kangwon Palace ( Thai: วังไกลกังวล, lit. 'far from worry', RTGS: Wang Klai Kangwon, pronounced [wāŋ klāj kāŋ.wōn]) 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. Commissioned by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 and completed in 1933, the palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi. [1]
The palace was built by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 using his personal land given to Queen Rambai Barni. The designing architect was Mom Chao Itthithepsan Kridakorn, the chief of the Silpakorn Sathan. It was initially called "Suan Klai Kangwon" (Klai Kangwon Garden). King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) 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". [2]
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. [3]
Klai Kangwon Palace ( Thai: วังไกลกังวล, lit. 'far from worry', RTGS: Wang Klai Kangwon, pronounced [wāŋ klāj kāŋ.wōn]) 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. Commissioned by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 and completed in 1933, the palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi. [1]
The palace was built by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 using his personal land given to Queen Rambai Barni. The designing architect was Mom Chao Itthithepsan Kridakorn, the chief of the Silpakorn Sathan. It was initially called "Suan Klai Kangwon" (Klai Kangwon Garden). King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) 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". [2]
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. [3]