Klai Kangwon Palace

Klai Kangwon Palace (Thai: วังไกลกังวล) is the primary summer royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. It is located in Hua Hin District in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The palace was commissioned by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926. Prince Itthithepsan Kritakara served as architect and oversaw the construction, which was completed in 1933. The palace's main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem and Em Pridi.^[1]

References

↑ พจนานุกรมวิสามานยนามไทย : วัด วัง ถนน สะพาน ป้อม [Dictionary of Thai Proper Nouns: Temples, Palaces, Bridges, Forts] (PDF). Royal Institute of Thailand. 2005. pp. 15–16. ISBN 974958838X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.

Royal residences in Thailand

Current

Royal palaces	Grand Palace Dusit Palace Chitralada Villa Vimanmek Mansion Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Bang Pa-In Palace

Palaces	Klai Kangwon Palace Sukhothai Palace Srapathum Palace Bhubing Palace

Fomer

Royal palaces	Front Palace Rear Palace Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace Phaya Thai Palace Sanam Chandra Palace Baan Puen Palace

Palaces	Windsor Palace Mrigadayavan Palace Daraphirom Palace

Historical

Coordinates: 12°35′18″N 99°57′18″E / 12.58833°N 99.95500°E / 12.58833; 99.95500

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