Plai Nern Palace ( th, ตำหนักปลายเนิน, ) or Klong Toei Palace ( th, วังคลองเตย, ) is a former residence of Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong, who was the son of

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Khlong Toei District Khlong Toei (also Klong Toey, th, คลองเตย, ) is a district in central Bangkok, long known for its slum. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong T ...

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. The palace was built in 1914. The palace allows outsiders to visit as a

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on 29 April every year due to special occasion, Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong birthday.

History

Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong wanted to buy

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to build a palace. Construction completed in 1914. He purpose to finish construction quickly and economical because he is often sick when he is at Tha Phra Palace near

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. When he elderly he decided to lived at Plai Nern Palace as permanent resident and back to Tha Phra Palace in the winter. Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong lived at this palace in Khlong Toei District until his death in 1947 after that this palace is occupancy by his descendants, Chitrabhongse family. In addition Princess

Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal and Princess Debaratana Rajasuda ( th, มหาจักรีสิรินธร, ; ; born April 2, 1955), formerly Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Kitivadhanadulsobhak ( th, สมเ ...

come to play Thai music on a regular basis with Prince Naris' youngest daughter Princess Konnika Chitrabongse at Plai Nern Palace.

References

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