Royal residences of the

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include the Grand Palace, nineteen royal palaces ( th, พระราชวัง, ;

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s of the king and ''uparaja'' stipulated as such by royal decree) and other palaces (, ''wang'') used by the king or other members of the royal family. The

Bureau of the Royal Household The Bureau of the Royal Household (BRH) ( th, สำนักพระราชวัง) is an agency of the monarchy of Thailand. In addition to a range of administrative and ceremonial responsibilities, the bureau also serves as a conduit for ...

administers and manages several current royal palaces. Historical palaces from earlier periods exist mainly in the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. This page lists current and former royal residences, arranged by type of residence.

Current royal residences

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Grand Palace The Grand Palace ( th, พระบรมมหาราชวัง, Royal Institute of Thailand. (2011). ''How to read and how to write.'' (20th Edition). Bangkok: Royal Institute of Thailand. .) is a complex of buildings at the heart of Ba ...

Bangkok Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populati ...

– The primary and official residence of the king, also the location of the chapel royal the

Wat Phra Kaew Wat Phra Kaew ( th, วัดพระแก้ว, , ), commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex c ...

Royal palaces

; Bang Pa-In Royal Palace : Ayutthaya (17th century, rebuilt 1872–89) – Occasional country residence of the king; generally open to the public. VimanmekMansion

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Dusit Palace Dusit Palace ( th, พระราชวังดุสิต, RTGS: ''Phra Ratcha Wang Dusit'') is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Ch ...

: Bangkok (1897–1901) – Commissioned by King

Chulalongkorn Chulalongkorn ( th, จุฬาลงกรณ์, 20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910) was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, titled Rama V. He was known to the Siamese of his time as ''Phra Phuttha Chao Luang'' (พร ...

as an alternative primary residence to the Grand Palace. :* Vimanmek Mansion (1903) – Oldest residential building of the Dusit Palace complex; now serves as a museum. :*

Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall ( th, พระที่นั่งอภิเศกดุสิต; ) or the Thai Handicraft Museum is a Throne Hall located within Dusit Palace to use as a throne hall and banquet facilities for Dusit Palace. Its const ...

(1904) – Built as a banqueting and festivities space, now houses the Thai Handicrafts Museum. :* Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall (1906) – Main residential building of the Dusit Palace complex, currently the residence of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. :*

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall ( th, พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม : ''Phra Thinang Anantasamakhom'': translated as 'The place of immense gathering'Noobanjong, page 167) is a royal reception hall in Dusit Palace in ...

(1908) – Built as an audience chamber and throne hall. Served as the seat of the

Parliament of Thailand The National Assembly of Thailand ( Abrv: NAT; th, รัฐสภา, , ) is the bicameral legislative branch of the government of Thailand. It convenes in the Sappaya-Sapasathan, Dusit District, Bangkok. The National Assembly was establis ...

from 1932–1974. :*

Chitralada Royal Villa Chitralada Royal Villa ( th, พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน; ) is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the longest-serving monarch o ...

(1913) – The primary residence of King

Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; ( Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Grea ...

from 1957–2016, currently home to Queen

Sirikit Queen Sirikit ( th, สิริกิติ์; ; ); born '' Mom Rajawongse'' Sirikit Kitiyakara ( th, สิริกิติ์ กิติยากร; ; 12 August 1932) is the queen mother of Thailand. She was Queen of Thailand as the wi ...

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Sa Pathum Palace Sa Pathum Palace ( th, วังสระปทุม, ) is a royal residence in Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, Thailand. It has been a residence of the Thai Royal Family, especially the House of Mahidol, since the 19th century, and is the officia ...

: Bangkok (1916) – Currently the residence of Princess Maha Chakri

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 ...

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Sukhothai Palace Sukhothai Palace or Sukhodaya Palace ( th, วังศุโขทัย; ) is a royal residence situated on Samsen Road in Dusit District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is nearby to Dusit Palace and Vajira Hospital. The palace was the residence of Kin ...

: Bangkok (1918) – residence of King

Vajiralongkorn Vajiralongkorn ( th, วชิราลงกรณ; , ; born 28 July 1952) is the King of Thailand. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In 1972, at the age of 20, he was made crown prince by his father. After his ...

while Crown Prince, former home of King

Prajadhipok Prajadhipok ( th, ประชาธิปก, RTGS: ''Prachathipok'', 8 November 1893 – 30 May 1941), also Rama VII, was the seventh monarch of Siam of the Chakri dynasty. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to political and ...

and Queen

Rambai Barni Queen Rambai Barni ( th, รำไพพรรณี, , ), formerly Princess Rambai Barni Svastivatana ( th, รำไพพรรณี สวัสดิวัตน์, ; born 20 December 1904 – 22 May 1984), was the wife and queen con ...

. Currently the residence of Princess Bajrakitiyabha and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. ; Klai Kangwon Palace :

Prachuap Khiri Khan Prachuap Khiri Khan ( th, ประจวบคีรีขันธ์, ) is a town in western Thailand. It is the capital of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province and is on the coast at one of the narrowest stretches in Thailand, only from the border ...

(1926) – Commissioned by King

; served as the primary summer residence for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. ; Ruen Rudee Palace : Bangkok (1957) – Former residence of the late Princess

Bejaratana Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda ( th, เพชรรัตนราชสุดา; ; , 24 November 1925 – 27 July 2011) was the only child of the King Vajiravudh of Thailand. She was a first cousin of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and third cousin of ...

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Bhubing Palace Bhubing Rajanives Palace ( th, พระตำหนักภูพิงคราชนิเวศน์, ; also spelled ''Phuping'' or ''Phuphing'') is a royal residence in Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. History It ...

Chiang Mai Chiang Mai (, from th, เชียงใหม่ , nod, , เจียงใหม่ ), sometimes written as Chiengmai or Chiangmai, is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second largest city in ...

(1962) – Winter residence of the king; open to the public when the royal family is not in residence. ; Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace :

Narathiwat Narathiwat ( th, นราธิวาส, ) is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand and capital of Narathiwat Province. The town is in the Mueang Narathiwat District and was established in 1936. As of 2008, the population was 40,521. ...

(1972) – Southern country residence of the king. ; Phu Phan Palace : Sakon Nakhon (1975) – Northeastern country residence of the king. ; Chakri Bongkot Palace :

Pathum Thani Pathum Thani ( th, ปทุมธานี, ) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in central Thailand, directly north of Bangkok. It is the capital of the Pathum Thani province, Thailand as well as the Mueang Pathum Thani district. As of 2005, it ha ...

(1982) – Residence of Princess

Chulabhorn Walailak Princess Chulabhorn, the Princess Srisavangavadhana ( th, จุฬาภรณ; ; ; born 4 July 1957) is a princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn ...

. ; Doi Tung Royal Villa :

Chiang Rai Chiang Rai ( th, เชียงราย, ; nod, , เจียงฮาย, ) is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai ...

(1987) – Former residence of the late Princess Mother

Srinagarindra Princess Srinagarindra ( th, ศรีนครินทรา; ; 21 October 1900 – 18 July 1995) née Sangwan Talapat ( th, สังวาลย์ ตะละภัฏ; ) was a member of the Royal Thai Family and the House of Mahidol, whi ...

. ; Le Dix Palace : Bangkok (1980) – Former residence of the late Princess

Galyani Vadhana Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas ( th, กัลยาณิวัฒนา; ; 6 May 1923 – 2 January 2008) was a princess of Thailand and the elder sister of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). She w ...

. ; Khao Kho Royal palace :

Phetchabun Phetchabun is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in Thailand, capital of Phetchabun Province. It covers the ''tambon'' Nai Mueang of the Phetchabun District, along the Pa Sak River. As of 2005, it had a population of 23,823. Phetchabun lies north o ...

(1985) - Former temporarily residence of the late King Bhumibol Adulyade

Former royal residences of the Rattanakosin period

Royal palaces

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Front Palace (Bangkok) The Front Palace ( th, วังหน้า, ), officially the Phraratchawang Bowon Sathanmongkhon (), was the residence of the royal Front Palace, holder of the same title (also known as the ''uparaja'' and usually translated as "viceroy" or "vi ...

(Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon) : Bangkok (1782–85) – Residence of the holder of the same title, who was also known as the ''uparaja'' or "vice king". Its grounds are now the site of the

Bangkok National Museum The Bangkok National Museum ( th, พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร, ) is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It featu ...

Thammasat University Thammasat University (Abbreviation, Abrv: TU th, มธ.; th, มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, , ) is a public research university in Thailand with campuses in Tha Phra Chan area of Phra Nakhon District near the ...

, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute, the National Theatre and the

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Rear Palace Rear Palace ( th, กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข) is the second position inferior from Krom Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon or the Front Palace appointed by the King occurred for the first time in th ...

(Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Phimuk) : Bangkok (built in the reign of King Rama I) – Residence of the "Rear Palace" or second vice king. It is now the site of

Siriraj Hospital Siriraj Hospital ( th, โรงพยาบาลศิริราช; ) is the oldest and largest hospital in Thailand. It is in Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Thammasat University's Tha Phrachan campus. It is the ...

. ; Nantha Utthayan Palace : Bangkok – Built in the reign of King

Mongkut Mongkut ( th, มงกุฏ; 18 October 18041 October 1868) was the fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand) under the House of Chakri, titled Rama IV. He ruled from 1851 to 1868. His full title in Thai was ''Phra Bat Somdet Phra Menthora Ramathibod ...

, its location is now occupied by the

Royal Thai Navy The Royal Thai Navy ( Abrv: RTN, ทร.; th, กองทัพเรือไทย, ) is the naval warfare force of Thailand. Established in 1906, it was modernised by the Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880–1923) who is known as ...

. ; Pathum Wan Palace (later known as Phetchabun Palace) : Bangkok – Built in the reign of King Mongkut as a country residence; later given to Prince

Chudadhuj Dharadilok Prince Chudadhuj Dharadilok, Prince of Phetchabun ( th, จุฑาธุชธราดิลก; ), (4 July 1892– 8 July 1923) was a son of King Chulalongkorn and Queen Saovabha of Thailand. He was one of the most senior Thai princes during ...

. Its location is now the site of

CentralWorld CentralWorld ( th, เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์, styled as centralwOrld) is a shopping plaza and complex in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the ninth largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office t ...

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Saranrom Palace Saranrom Royal Palace ( th, พระราชวังสราญรมย์), is a former palace in Bangkok, Thailand, located between Grand Palace and Wat Ratchapradit. It served as temporary residence for some princes and as lodging for roy ...

: Bangkok (construction began 1866) – Served as temporary residence for some princes and as lodging for royal guests. It is now the site of the Museum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and

Saranrom Park Saranrom Park ( th, สวนสราญรมย์, , ) is a public park in Bangkok. It is located opposite the Grand Palace, between Sanam Chai, Charoen Krung and Rachini roads in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Distric ...

. ; Samut Prakan Palace : Samut Prakan (built in the reign of King Mongkut) – Was located opposite to Samut Prakan Station of the

Paknam Railway The Paknam Railway was Thailand's first railway line, established in 1893. Stretching 21 km (13 mi), it was a narrow gauge line. The line was constructed by the Paknam Railway Company established by a British navigator Alfred John Loftus a ...

; now demolished. ; Chan Kasem Royal Palace : Ayutthaya (16th century) – The front palace of Ayutthaya, destroyed and abandoned following the Fall of Ayutthaya. Rebuilt and served as country residence for King Mongkut's travels to Ayutthaya; superseded by Bang Pa-in Palace and is now the site of Chan Kasem National Museum. ; Thak Phikun Palace :

Saraburi Saraburi City (''thesaban mueang'') is the provincial capital of Saraburi Province in central Thailand. In 2020, it had a population of 60,809 people, and covers the complete ''tambon'' Pak Phriao of the Mueang Saraburi district. Location Sa ...

(17th century, rebuilt in the reign of King Mongkut) – Served as residence during royal pilgrimages to the

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at Phra Phutthabat. Now abandoned. ; Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace :

Phetchaburi Phetchaburi ( th, เพชรบุรี, ) or Phet Buri () is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in southern Thailand, capital of Phetchaburi Province. In Thai, Phetchaburi means "city of diamonds" (''buri'' meaning "city" in Sanskrit). It is approx ...

(1859) – Served as country residence during the reigns of Kings Mongkut and

; now the

Phra Nakhon Khiri historical park Phra Nakhon Khiri ( th, อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand on a hill overlooking the city. The name ''Phra Nakhon Khiri'' means 'holy city hill', ...

. ; Si Tha Palace : Saraburi (built in the reign of King Mongkut) – Royal residence of

Pinklao Pinklao ( th, ปิ่นเกล้า) (September 4, 1808 – January 7, 1866) was the viceroy of Siam. He was the younger brother of Mongkut, King Rama IV, who crowned him as a monarch with equal honor to himself. Early life Prince Chutama ...

, the second king; now abandoned. ;

Phaya Thai Palace The Phya Thai Palace ( th, วังพญาไท ''Wang Phaya Thai'') or Royal Phya Thai Palace ( ''Phra Ratcha Wang Phaya Thai'') is on the banks of the Samsen Canal ( ''Khlong Sam Sen'') on Rajavithee Road ( ''Thanon Ratchawithi'') in the ...

: Bangkok (1909) – Served as country residence of King Chulalongkorn and Queen

Saovabha Phongsri Queen Saovabha Phongsri ( th, เสาวภาผ่องศรี; RTGS: Saowapha PhongsiPronunciation) was an agnatic half-sister and queen of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Thailand, and mother of both King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and King Pr ...

, and later King Vajiravudh. Converted to a hotel, then a hospital; now within the grounds of

Phramongkutklao Hospital Phramongkutklao Hospital () is a hospital located in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is a military hospital for the Royal Thai Army and a teaching hospital for Phramongkutklao College of Medicine which trains doctors for the Royal Thai A ...

and College of Medicine. ; Sanam Chandra Palace :

Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom ( th, นครปฐม, ) is a city (''thesaban nakhon'') in central Thailand, the former capital of Nakhon Pathom province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathommachedi. The city is also home to Thailand's ...

(1902–11) – Country residence of King

Vajiravudh Vajiravudh ( th, วชิราวุธ, , 1 January 188126 November 1925) was the sixth monarch of Siam under the Chakri dynasty as Rama VI. He ruled from 23 October 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts ...

. Later became a campus of

Silpakorn University Silpakorn University (SU.) ( th, มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร; ) is a national university in Thailand. The university was founded in Bangkok in 1943 by Tuscan–born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name S ...

; now a museum. ; Phra Chuthathut Palace (Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan) :

Chonburi Chonburi ( th, ชลบุรี, , IAST: , ) is the capital of Chonburi Province and Mueang Chonburi District in Thailand. It is about 100 km southeast of Bangkok, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Its name means 'city of water'. Chonb ...

– Served as a summer residence during the reign of King Chulalongkorn; now a research centre and museum of

Chulalongkorn University Chulalongkorn University (CU, th, จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย, ), nicknamed Chula ( th, จุฬาฯ), is a public and autonomous research university in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was originally fo ...

. ; Royal palace at Khao Sattanat :

Ratchaburi Ratchaburi ( th, ราชบุรี, ) or Rajburi, Rat Buri) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in western Thailand, capital of Ratchaburi Province. Ratchaburi town covers the entire ''tambon'' Na Mueang (หน้าเมือง) of Mueang ...

(1870) – Served as a country residence for King Chulalongkorn; now the site of Wat Khao Wang, a Buddhist temple. ; Royal palace on Mae Klong River : Ratchaburi – Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn but converted to a barracks (and later a police station) before completion. ; Rattanarangsan Palace :

Ranong Ranong ( th, ระนองPronunciation) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in southern Thailand, capital of the Ranong Province and the Mueang Ranong District. The town covers completely the area of the ''tambon'' Khao Niwet (เขานิเ� ...

(1890) – Built for King Chulalongkorn by Khaw Su Jiang, a local noble merchant; now the site of the town hall and a museum commemorating the palace. ; Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace) : Phetchaburi (1910) – Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn as a country residence; now a museum operated by the

Royal Thai Army The Royal Thai Army or RTA ( th, กองทัพบกไทย; ) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. History Origin The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's so ...

Palaces

; Tha Phra Palace : Bangkok (1782) – Served as the residence of Prince Chetsadabodin (

Rama III Nangklao ( th, พระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว, ; 31 March 1788 – 2 April 1851), birth name Thap ( th, ทับ), also styled Rama III, was the third king of Siam ...

) and Prince

Narisara Nuvadtivongs Prince Chitcharoen, the Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong ( th, นริศรานุวัดติวงศ์ ; 28 April 1863 – 10 March 1947), Prince Naris for short, né Chitcharoen (), was a member of the royal family of Siam (now Thailand), ...

, among others; now the main campus of

. ; Burapha Phirom Palace : Bangkok – Rebuilt in 1875 to serve as the residence of Prince

Bhanurangsi Savangwongse Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, the Prince Bhanubandhu Vongsevoradej (11 January 1859 – 13 June 1928) ( th, สมเด็จพระราชปิตุลาบรมพงศาภิมุข เจ้าฟ้าภาณุรังษ� ...

, the palace has since been demolished, and its former grounds are now a commercial area known as

Wang Burapha Wang Burapha ( th, วังบูรพา, ) is a historic neighbourhood in Bangkok, regarded as the first commercial and entertainment district in contemporary Thailand (after 1932 revolution). It is situated between Charoen Krung, Maha Chai, ...

. ; Dara Phirom Palace : Chiang Mai – Residence of Princess

Dara Rasmi Dara Rasami (; th, ดารารัศมี, , , August 26, 1873 – December 9, 1933), was a princess of Chiang Mai and Siam (later Thailand) and the daughter of King Inthawichayanon, Inthawichayanon of Chiang Mai and Que ...

after the death of King Chulalongkorn; now a museum managed by Chulalongkorn University ; Windsor Palace : Bangkok – Built in the reign of King Chulalongkorn to serve as the residence of Crown Prince

Vajirunhis Maha Vajirunhis, Crown Prince of Siam ( th, มหาวชิรุณหิศ; ; 27 June 1878 – 4 January 1895) was the first Crown Prince of Thailand, Crown Prince of the Chakri dynasty. He was the first son of King Chulalongkorn and Queen ...

. The palace became part of Chulalongkorn University after the prince's death; its former location is now the site of the

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Bang Khun Phrom Palace The Bang Khun Phrom Palace ( th, วังบางขุนพรหม) is a former royal residence in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu until his forced exile following the Siamese revolution of 193 ...

: Bangkok (1899) – Former residence of Prince

Paribatra Sukhumbandhu Marshal-Admiral Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan (; Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้าบริพัตรสุขุมพันธุ์ กรมพระนค� ...

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Bank of Thailand Museum Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a ...

. ; Suan Sunandha Palace (Sunandha Garden) : Bangkok – Formerly part of Dusit Palace; now the campus of

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Paruskavan Palace Paruskavan Palace (Thai :th:วังปารุสกวัน, วังปารุสกวัน) is a historic mansion in Bangkok. The house was built for King Chulalongkorn's son, Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath and his Ukrainian wife (:ru ...

: Bangkok (1904–05) – Former residence of Prince

Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Field Marshal Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, the Prince of Bishnulok ( th, จักรพงษ์ภูวนาถ; ; 3 March 1883 – 13 June 1920), was the 40th child of King Chulalongkorn and the fourth child of Queen Sri Bajarindra. Biography ...

; now the headquarters of the

Metropolitan Police Bureau Metropolitan Police Bureau () is a unit in the Royal Thai Police, and is responsible for maintaining security in Bangkok - the capital of Thailand. There are a total of 14 divisions (command units) and 2 direct divisions which report directly to t ...

and the National Intelligence Agency. ; Ladawan Palace : Bangkok (1906) – Former residence of Prince

Yugala Dighambara Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi (March 17, 1882 – April 8, 1932) ( th, สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ายุคลฑิฆัมพร กรมหลวงลพบุรีร� ...

; now the site of the

Crown Property Bureau The Crown Property Bureau (CPB) ( th, สำนักงานทรัพย์สินพระมหากษัตริย์; ) is legally the administrative agency responsible for managing the property of the King of Thailand. It has no ...

. ; Thewet Palace : Bangkok – Residence of Prince

Kitiyakara Voralaksana Kitiyakara Voralaksana, 1st Prince of Chanthaburi ( th, กิติยากรวรลักษณ์; ; 8 June 1874 – 27 May 1931) was a Prince of Siam, a member of the Siamese Royal Family (later Thailand). He originated the House of Kiti ...

and his descendants. ; Chakrabongse Palace : Bangkok (1909–1910) – former residence of Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath; now the site of Chakrabongse Villas, a private resort, and the headquarters of Green World Foundation and River Books. ; Chan Kasem Palace : Bangkok (1909–11) – Built as the residence of then-Crown Prince Vajiravudh, the prince succeeded his father before the palace's completion. It is now the site of the

Ministry of Education An education ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for education. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of Education, Department of Education, and Ministry of Pub ...

. ;

Varadis Palace Varadis Palace ( th, วังวรดิศ; ) is the former residence of Prince Tisavarakumarn, the Prince Damrong Rajanubhab on Lan Luang Road in Bangkok, Thailand. The palace was built in 1911 by German architect Karl Döhring during the rei ...

: Bangkok (1911) – Former residence of Prince

Damrong Rajanubhab Prince Tisavarakumarn, the Prince Damrong Rajanubhab (Thai: ; Full transcription is "Somdet Phrachao Borommawongthoe Phra-ongchao Ditsawarakuman Kromphraya Damrongrachanuphap" (สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธ� ...

; now a museum. ; Plai Nern Palace : Bangkok (1914) – Former residence of Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs; now a museum. ; Thewawet Palace : Bangkok (1914) – Former residence of Prince

Devawongse Varopakarn Devan Udayawongse, the Prince Devawongse Varoprakar ( th, สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าเทวัญอุไทยวงศ์ กรมพระยาเทวะวง ...

; now a museum of the Bank of Thailand. ; Mrigadayavan Palace : Phetchaburi (1923–24) – Summer residence of King Vajiravudh; Now owned by the

Border Patrol Police The Border Patrol Police ( th, ตำรวจตระเวนชายแดน); (BPP) is a Thai paramilitary police under the jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Police, responsible for border security and counterinsurgency. History The Thai Bo ...

and open to the public. ;

Suan Pakkad Palace Suan Pakkad Palace or ''Suan Pakkard Palace'' ( th, สวนผักกาด, , ) is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. The museum has Thai antiques on display, including Ban Ch ...

: Bangkok (1952) – Former residence of Prince Chumbhotbongs Paribatra; now a museum.

Historical (pre-Rattanakosin) royal palaces

; Royal Palace of Sukhothai (13th – 15th centuries) : Sukhothai – Now part of

Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Historical Park ( th, อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัยPronunciation) covers the ruins of Sukhothai, literally 'dawn of happiness', capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th cent ...

; Royal Palace of Ayutthaya (14th – 18th centuries) : Ayutthaya – Now part of

Ayutthaya Historical Park Ayutthaya Historical Park ( th, อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครศรีอยุธยาPronunciation) covers the ruins of the old city of Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. The ...

; Front Palace of Ayutthaya : Currently houses the Chan Kasem National Museum ; Rear Palace of Ayutthaya : Largely destroyed ;

Chan Palace Chan Royal Palace ( th, พระราชวังจันทน์; ) located on the Wang Chan Road, Nai Mueang Sub-district, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province of Thailand, is an archaeological site complex consisting of the ...

Phitsanulok Phitsanulok ( th, พิษณุโลก, ) is an important, historic city in lower northern Thailand and is the capital of Phitsanulok Province. Phitsanulok is home to Naresuan University and Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, as well as ...

(15th century) ;

King Narai's Palace The King Narai's Palace ( th, พระนารายณ์ราชนิเวศน์; ) in Lopburi was built by King Narai the Great, the king who ruled Ayutthaya from 1656 to 1688. He ordered the palace built in 1666 in the same area as Ki ...

(Phra Narai Ratchaniwet) :

Lopburi Lopburi ( th, ลพบุรี, , ) is the capital city of Lopburi Province in Thailand. It is about northeast of Bangkok. It has a population of 58,000. The town (''thesaban mueang'') covers the whole ''tambon'' Tha Hin and parts of Th ...

(1666) – Now a museum ;

Phra Racha Wang Derm Thonburi Palace, also known in Thai as Phra Racha Wang Derm ( th, พระราชวังเดิม, , literally ''former palace''), is the former royal palace of King Taksin, who ruled the Siamese ( Thai) kingdom of Thonburi following the f ...

(Thonburi Palace) : Bangkok (1768) – Royal palace of King

Taksin King Taksin the Great ( th, สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช, , ) or the King of Thonburi ( th, สมเด็จพระเจ้ากรุงธนบุรี, ; ; Teochew dialect, Teochew: Dên ...

and

Rama II Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai ( th, พระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย, 24 February 1767 – 21 July 1824), personal name Chim ( th, ฉิม), also styled as Rama II, was the second monarch of Siam under the Chakri ...

(as a prince); now site of the Royal Thai Navy headquarters.

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