Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Categories: Local Destinations > Palaces & Historical Sites
Address: Ban Len, Bang Pa-in, Phranakhon Sri Ayutthaya 13160 Thailand See map
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Bang Pa-in Palace dates to the 17th century when King Prasat Thong originally constructed a palace on Bang Pain Island in the Chao Phraya River. It is not known how long the palace was used before the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya in 1767 but nothing remained in 1807. King Rama IV, better known as King Mongkut (1851 - 1868) had a residence, Wat Niwet Thamprawat, constructed on the outer island which was built by his son and heir King Chulalongkorn. The present palace dates from King Chulalongkorn (1868 - 1910). Most of the palace buildings still standing today date to the period 1872 - 1889. No longer used as a summer palace by the current royal family Bang Pa-in is occasionally used for receptions and banquets.
- Open days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Service hours
08:30 to 15:30
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