Standing in the middle of a lush lawn, a monument of King Vajiravudh greets visitors to”101 Years Of Phya Thai Palace: The Glory Of Siam”, which runs until March 16. It is a collaboration by Ama Studio, DecideKit, Na Satta, Fos Lighting Design and LightSource to bring the palace back to life as a night museum, creating immersive visual experiences through cutting-edge multimedia presentations.
Light and sound shows evoke a nostalgic atmosphere while mapping projections accentuate the palace’s grandeur as the royal residence for two monarchs. It is currently encompassed by Phramongkutklao Hospital, but visitors may picture what this neighbourhood looked like over a century ago. It was once covered in rice fields and vegetable plantations on the banks of the Sam Sen Canal.
King Chulalongkorn bought 100 rai from local villagers to create his royal residence where he…
