Around the turn of the 20th century, King Rama V wanted a new palace. Eventually a set of eclectic buildings were finished, but King Rama's stay and the grounds' use as a palace were brief.
The place had a variety of different uses, was turned into a hotel, and eventually swallowed up by a hospital. The two main buildings are architecturally interesting, if a bit out of place in Asia. A bit Art Deco, Romanesque and Gothic. Overall, impressive.
The two remaining buildings, seen from the main avenue. The bland surrounding structures belong to the hospital.
Details. The Thewarat Sapharom Hall, a great reception pavilion. Interesting bird house.
The main palace.
Elegant interior.
Grand staircase and classic shutters on the windows to keep punishing sunlight and monsoon rains away.
Semi-abandoned office.
Clay dogs with Yakult probiotic drink offering. No joke, Thai (and other Asian) people frequently leave consumables as an offer at prayer locations. Probiotics are perfect!
The place had a variety of different uses, was turned into a hotel, and eventually swallowed up by a hospital. The two main buildings are architecturally interesting, if a bit out of place in Asia. A bit Art Deco, Romanesque and Gothic. Overall, impressive.
The two remaining buildings, seen from the main avenue. The bland surrounding structures belong to the hospital.
Details. The Thewarat Sapharom Hall, a great reception pavilion. Interesting bird house.
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Elegant interior.
Grand staircase and classic shutters on the windows to keep punishing sunlight and monsoon rains away.
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Clay dogs with Yakult probiotic drink offering. No joke, Thai (and other Asian) people frequently leave consumables as an offer at prayer locations. Probiotics are perfect!
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