Bang Pa-In Palace
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sassainfl
N 14° 13.806 E 100° 34.665
47P E 670230 N 1573750
17th century palace built by King Prasart Thong, an illegitimate son of King Ekathotsarot who in his youth was shipwrecked on that island and had a son by the woman who befriended him.
Waymark Code: WME2WV
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 03/27/2012
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The illegitimate son became Chief Minister and later usurped the throne and became King himself. He founded a monastery on the land belonging to his mother and later he built a house on the south of the monastery.
The palace was revived by King Rama IV who had a temporary residence constructed on the outer island Bang Pa-In on the river Chao Phraya.
The present-day royal palace dates from the mid 19th century. Today the palace is used by the King and the Queen as a residence and for holding receptions and banquets.
Link to the Homestead: [Web Link]
History if no Link:
http://www.palaces.thai.net/night/index_bp.htm
Structure Type: Stone
Additional Parking or Point of Interest: Not Listed
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