"Suan Pakkad" means a cabbage garden. Originally the palace area was a garden of Chinese man to grow cabbage plants. Then the palace was built to be the residence of Chumbhot Phong Boriphat Krom Mamuen Nakhonsawan Sakphinit, a grand son of King Rama V, and his wife, Mom ratchawong Phanthip Boriphat.
In the area of Suan Pakkad Palace, there are 8 elegant traditional Thai houses having more than 100 years of age. Each traditional Thai house displays many antiques and collections of magnificent items, such as ancient Thai weapons, artifacts, bronze images from different period, ect.
The Lacquer Pavilion, a magnificent treasure of Thai architecture, is considered the highlight of Suan Pakkad Palace.Inside the Pavilion, it contains exquisite mural paintings, depict the Life of Lord Buddha.The Royal Barge, named "Kao Kung Bayam " is a interesting thing. Its body is made of odorata hopea wood, and the roof and cabin of teak.
Apart from the above mentioned areas of the Suan Pakkad Palace, overall atmosphere in the palace is cool and calm. It's full of various kinds of trees, flowers and natural pool. The palace attracts your feeling to the ancient Thai world. to escape from the chaos present world.
Palace Opening Hours : Open daily 9.00-18.00
Admission Fee : 50 Baht for Thai, 100 Baht for a foreigner
Sky train (BTS) : Phaya Thai Station Exit 4
Bus No : 14,17,72,74,77,159,164,204,536,539
Website : www.suanpakkad.com
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