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Bang Pa- in Royal Palace or a Summer Palace is located in Phra Nakhon Si, Ayutthaya Province of Thailand. It is a former residence of Thai kings. Although originally found in 1632 by king Prasat Thong, most of the buildings in Bang Pa- in Royal Palace complex date back to 1872- 1889 then king Chulalongkorn expanded the reconstruction project that was started by king Mongkut. Many buildings of the Bang Pa- in royal residence surrounded by parks and artificial ponds are open to the public. Current king of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej rarely visits the palace for public or private events.
There is a story that In the Ayutthaya period When
King Ekathotsarot He still holds the title of Viceroy. One day, His
Majesty went on a tour of the lake. When reaching the Bang Pa-in Island
area The royal barge was hit by a big storm. causing the royal barge to
capsize King Ekathotsarot swam up to this island, formerly known as "Koh
Ban Len", and stayed with the villagers.
During his stay here,
King Ekathotsarot took a woman from the island as his royal patron,
named "In", which is why the common people later called the island "In".
"Bang Pa-In Island" later when His Majesty will return He also took Nang
Inni back to Ayutthaya. This lady In later became the royal concubine.
and had a son together It is said that his son was King Prasat Thong.
In the year 1632, after King Prasat Thong ascended the throne. His
Majesty graciously graciously Let the temple be built in the area of the
former residence of the Queen Mother. and was given the name "Wat
Chumphon Nikayaram" and built a throne hall to celebrate the birth of
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. King Narayana
Rajkumar Royally bestowed the name "Aisawan Thipya-at Throne Hall" Bang
Pa-In Palace was the summer residence of the King continuously until
Ayutthaya lost to the Burmese in 1767, which caused this palace to be
abandoned.
Bang Pa-in Palace has become famous again. When
Sunthorn Phu followed His Majesty His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok
the Great went to pay homage to Buddha's footprint in Saraburi. which
traveled through Bang Pa-in Palace and wrote about this palace in the
royal palace saying:
Meditating on rowing along the rapids Even
more lonely in Ruthai Thawin
After a while, we arrived at Bang Koh
In. Sindhu Sai Chon stream is a whirlwind.
In fact, this is not known
for sure. I only heard it collapsed later.
It is said that Bang Oin
Island is a palace residence. The king once ruled Ayutthaya.
When
it came to the reign of King Mongkut. of Rattanakosin His Majesty
traveled to Ayutthaya. Travel past Bang Pa-In Palace His Majesty saw the
shady surroundings and was delighted. It is also the area of the old
palace in the Ayutthaya period. Therefore, His Majesty graciously
graciously to restore Bang Pa-in Palace By building a throne as a
residence. A row of houses for the inner court lord. waterfront pavilion
and a pavilion in the middle of the island along with the restoration of
Chumphon Nikayaram Temple.
During the reign of King Chulalongkorn
He considered that Bang Pa-in is an island in the middle of the water.
There is stillness. There are many sailing routes available. Complete
with cereal crops and is a place where His Majesty the King travels.
Therefore, His Majesty graciously graciously To build the royal throne
and various buildings for the transformation of the royal palace as
shown today.
During World War II Bang Pa-in Palace was a place of
refuge for the royal family by Mr. Pridi Banomyong, the regent at that
time. Has hastened to provide safety and arranged for him to reside at
this Bang Pa-In Palace Because Bangkok was heavily bombed. In addition,
Mr. Pridi also requested permission to temporarily establish a school
inside Bang Pa-In Palace. for the royal family The children of courtiers
Including the children of the general public Had the opportunity to
study and gain knowledge. And it is a useful use of free time. The royal
family and members of the royal family stayed at Bang Pa-In Palace until
the end of the war.
The outer royal area It is an area that His Majesty the King uses for
gatherings or various royal ceremonies, which include:
Hor Hema
Monthian Thewarat or King Prasat Thong Shrine Built around 1872 - 1876,
it looks like a stone prang. which is modeled after the Khmer prang
Inside is an image of King Prasat Thong, located at the edge of a pond
under a Bodhi tree.
Aisawan Thippaya-at Phra Thinang It is a
castle-shaped throne hall, modeled after the Aphornphimokkha Prasat
Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn
graciously ordered the construction of a life-size bronze statue of King
Chulalongkorn in the full garb of an Army General to be enshrined at
this throne until now.
Warophasphiman Throne Hall, His Majesty King
Rama V graciously graciously granted It was built in 1872 to be used as
a residence for His Majesty the King. And used as a residence, it is a
2-story building in the Corinthian Order style. Currently, this throne
is still used as a residence for the royal family when they change their
royal residence to stay at Bang Pa-in Palace.
Karratchaprayun Council
It's a two-story building. Located on the waterfront, His Majesty King
Rama V graciously commanded it. It was built in 1876 to be the residence
of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during the reign
of King Rama V. Prince Maha Vajiroonhis and the front boss. Currently,
it is used as an exhibition space related to Bang Pa-In Palace.
The
Trumpet Tent is a medium sized Gazebo tent built during the reign of
King Rama VI, located across from the Aisawan Thipya-At Pavilion.
Royal Houseboat King Rama 5 graciously ordered it to be built as a
Thai-style houseboat, built of golden teak wood with a thatched roof.
The interior was divided into separate rooms. King Rama 5 used it as a
place to stay during his royal tours and enjoy his royal posture.
waterway His Majesty used to stay on the royal houseboat to receive His
Royal Highness Princess Dararasami from Chiang Mai.
inner palace area Connected to the outer royal area With a special
bridge That is, there is a perpendicular line like a shutter in the
middle along the bridge to divide it into sections for the front on one
side and the side on the other. which the inner party can see through by
themselves and not be seen. This bridge connects from the Warophat
Phiman Throne Hall to Thewarat Korlai Gate. which is the entrance to the
inner palace, which is the residence of the king Her Royal Highness
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Inner Royal Family and serfs who make
donations, consisting of
Phumi Sathian Park Throne Hall It is the
main throne hall of Bang Pa-In Palace. It was originally a two-story
wooden house, painted alternately light green and dark green. But a fire
destroyed the entire throne hall during renovations in 1938. Her Majesty
Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother therefore asked for
royal permission to rebuild this throne. To be a residence for the royal
transformation and receive royal visitors
Witunthatana Hall was built
in the reign of King Rama V to serve as a place to observe herds of wild
elephants. And the landscape surrounding the palace is a 3-story tower
painted in alternating yellow and red.
Sedan Buppaphaprasat Built in
the reign of King Rama V, it was used as a resting place for royal
postures within the Royal Park.
Phra Thinang Wehat Chamroon It is the
last royal residence built during the reign of King Rama V, with a
Chinese architectural style. It is a throne hall built by Siamese people
of Hakka Chinese descent as an offering to King Rama V. This throne hall
is still used for royal sacrificial ceremonies up to the present day.
inner palace It is a group of palaces, residences, and houses of the
inner royal family. It is a Western-style building with one and two
floors lined up side by side. The palace has been partially demolished.
Queen Sunandha Kumariratana Monument It is a monument that King Rama V
graciously commanded. To be built to commemorate Queen Sunandha
Kumariratana. who died during the royal shift to Bang Pa-in Palace
Rachanusorn Monument It is a monument that King Rama V graciously
commanded. To be built to remember Her Royal Highness Her Royal Highness
Princess Saowaphak Nariratana Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn Prince Siriraj Royal Regalia Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Bahuratmanimai Krom Phra Thep Nariratana and
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince
Tripetchrutthamrong who died within the same year
Bang Pa-in Palace has the following gates:
Gate of Revelation
Sakhon Praphat Gate
Thewaratkonlai Gate
Anong Nai Charan Gate
Thevansathit Gate
Sangha Sittiphatkarn Gate
Nongkran Prawet Gate
Akkharesawaradit Gate
In the case of the death of Queen Sunandha Kumariratana Her Royal
Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Her Majesty Queen Sunandha
Kumariratana Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn She is
the 50th daughter of King Mongkut. and Her Majesty King Chulalongkorn on
May 31, 1880, King Rama V issued a royal command to arrange a royal boat
to tour Bang Pa-in Palace with all his wives. But because he was busy
with royal duties Unable to proceed as scheduled, he ordered the Queen
Consort's royal boat to proceed in procession first. Along the way Royal
barge of Her Royal Highness Princess Sunandha Kumariratana (Phra Yot at
that time) had an accident and crashed. Make Her Royal Highness Princess
Sunandha Kumariratana and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat Both of them died. Including Her
Majesty the King in the womb (At that time she was 5 months pregnant)
After that, King Rama V graciously ordered to build a marble monument at
Bang Pa-In Palace To remember Her Majesty Queen Sunandha Kumariratana
and your son, God Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat
Bang Pa-in Palace Used to welcome many royal guests. During the reign
of King Chulalongkorn His Majesty graciously graciously Arrange to
welcome the Grand Duke Tsarvit of Russia. (His Royal Highness at that
time) at Bang Pa-In Palace Between 20 - 24 March 1891, the reception of
His Majesty at that time was a very big event until there was a saying
for people who did big things, "It's like receiving the Tsar of Russia."
In addition, during the reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
the Great, it was also used to entertain and give royal banquets to
royal guests such as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Queen Margrethe
II of Denmark Infanta Elena Duchess of Lugo of Spain Queen Elizabeth II
of the United Kingdom Prince Fumihito Akishinonomiya of Japan, etc.
His Royal Highness Krom Khun Suphan Phakwadi She is the daughter of
King Chulalongkorn. which was born before His Majesty arrived ascended
to the throne She is the daughter of King Rama V's mistress. "Krom Khun
Suphan Phakwadi" died only 1 year ago. King Rama 5 graciously graciously
ordered it. To organize a royal merit-making ceremony at Bang Pa-In
Palace. Using the Aisawan Thipya-at Throne Hall to house the body. and
please arrange for a royal cremation ceremony at Wat Niwet Thammaprawat.
which is considered a very big job Until it was said among the palace
people that Anyone who did not attend this event was considered an
outsider to royal society.
During the royal cremation ceremony
His Royal Highness Prince Chandrasarathavar who was very close to
Princess Srivilailak He was born sick and died at Woranat Kasemsan.
Inside Bang Pa-In Palace itself. In the novel Four Reigns, this event
was mentioned as follows: “Bring the body of one of your children up.
and then had to bring another corpse down.”
His Majesty King Mongkut Klao His Majesty graciously to perform the
royal wedding ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn Prince Prajadhipok Sakdidej Krom Khun Sukhothai Thammaracha
(His Royal Highness at that time) with Mom Princess Ramphaibarni
Sawatdiwat (His Royal Highness at that time) on 26 August 1918 at the
Warophat Phiman Throne Hall. Bang Pa-in Palace which is considered the
first royal wedding ceremony After the enactment of the Palace Law
Concerning the marriage of royalty in the royal family In this marriage
It is truly a western wedding. That is, the willingness of the newlyweds
was asked. It is said that the wedding favor was a diamond ring.
Royal ceremony for sacrificing amulets
During the reign of King
Chulalongkorn His Majesty graciously graciously Create a royal plaque
with the names of His Majesty King Mongkut and Her Majesty Queen
Debsirinthra Borommaratchani in Chinese and place it at the Amarin
Winitchai Throne Hall. Amphorn Sathan Throne Hall, Dusit Palace and Phra
Thinang Wehat Chamroon Bang Pa-in Palace To worship the ancestors who
had passed away, later in the reign of King Rama VII, royal plaques with
the names of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn and Queen Sripatcharinthra
were built and enshrined at Wehas Chamroon Throne Hall. Bang Pa-in
Palace
The Royal Sacrifice Ceremony Starting in the reign of King
Rama V, the sacrificing of amulets at Wehat Chamroon Throne Hall. Bang
Pa-in Palace It will be done one day before Chinese New Year, which
falls on China's day of worship. By His Majesty the King and Her Majesty
Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen comes to perform the royal ceremony
every year. But at present His Majesty graciously graciously Have the
royal family attend on behalf of His Majesty to perform the royal
ceremony.