If you would like to take a step back in time, to explore the charm of Siam during the King Rama V era, Bang Khun Phrom Palace, one of the most beautiful palaces in Bangkok, would be a great place to explore.
Bang Khun Phrom Palace is a former royal residence of His Royal Highness Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand, one of the heirs of King Rama V. The palace was, however, turned into government offices after the Siamese revolution in 1932, which forced the prince to live in exile in Indonesia until his death in 1944.
The palace was used as the Bank of Thailand’s headquarters in 1945. It was ultimately reopened as a museum in 1993. Now, under supervision of the central bank, the palace is open to the public so visitors can appreciate the art and history of the former royal residence.
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Bang Khun Phrom Palace is unique, with its Baroque and Rococo architecture indicating…
