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Wang Derm Palace is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Aru-amarin Rd, 10600, Thailand
You can reach out to Wang Derm Palace at +66 2 475 4117 for any inquiries about your visit or special events.
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Wang Derm or Thonburi Palace was the only palace constructed by King Taksin. Hence it is called Phra Racha Wang Derm which means the original palace. It was built in 1768 near Wat Arun on the west side of the Chao Phraya River before King Rama I moved the capital to the east bank and built the Grand Palace. Even after that trusted members of the royal family resided here in order to keep this strategic building in the family. Finally, King Rama V made the Royal Thai Naval Academy here, with strict instructions to preserve the historic structures like King Pinklao’s living wuarters, Throne Hall, King Taksin’s Srine and Whale Head Shrine. The Academy moved from here in 1944. The building was renovated and currently it houses the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters. It undisputedly is a very interesting building.
I was lucky enough to go visit there when Wang Derm Palace (พระราชวังเดิม)’s open for 2 weeks for all to go visit. Unfortunately, most of the places just don’t allow taking photos nor videos. Though, you could always go and pay some respect at the King Taksin the great just right in front of the palace.
Phra Racha Wang Derm Thonguri is locate in Navy HQ. Normally, open once a year, but this year has celebrated for 250 yrs for this palace. So the tourists have a chance to sightseeing.
Phra Racha Wang Derm or Thon Buri Palace has always been my destination in the past few years after restoration completion in 2002, however, it’s not open regularly, for those who would like to visit has to group and request for a group visit to The Phra Racha Wang Dern restoration foundation. To celebrate the auspicious ceremony of King Rama the 10th accession to the throne, the Royal Thai Navy open Wang Derm Palace for free and no need to make appointment between Dec 14th -28th , 2019.In September 2004, the Phra Racha Wang Derm was awarded the award of merit in the 2004 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation Programme.King Taksin the great founded Thonburi in 1767 after the destruction of Ayuthya, this palace is the only palace built by King Taksin the great in 1768. It was built on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River near the old Wichayen Fort which was later renamed Wichaiprasit Fort. The palace was called Phra Racha Wang Derm (the original palace) after King Rama the first came into power in 1782. Because of its strategic location, the King placed important royal family members in Phra Racha Wang Derm. This practice continued until King Rama V.I drove to the palace on Sunday at 9 o’clock, it was easy for me to get parking space. There have been a number of visitors mostly Thai about 60 persons then, we were welcomed by the Navy brought us to Green house to watch a video in an air conditioned room to understand the perimeter of site. This took about 10 minutes, after that we were free to walk around. I could take some pictures showing the building and surrounding. It was not allowed to take pictures inside the building which had a large display of artifacts during 18th century period.Overall, it’s quite refreshing and enjoyment for this visit.Hurry up, you still have time to pay a free of charge visit until Dec 28th, 2019