If you’re searching for somewhere to unwind this weekend, Chon Buri is an excellent option. From now through Saturday, Phra Chudadhuj Palace has been turned into an entertainment venue for the 170th anniversary of Koh Si Chang and a celebration of King Chulalongkorn’s birthday.
Photos: Pichaya Svasti
While famous luk thung singers like Tai Orathai and Phai Phongsathorn will perform tonight and on Sept 23, visitors can present a tray of pink lotus to worship King Rama V and dress in period costumes to check out various photo backdrops around the compound. A hundred vendors are also offering a wide selection of local street dishes, sweets, souvenirs and handicrafts.
During the day, visitors may travel back in time to the 19th century by visiting numerous sights, which are a part of the Unseen New Chapters campaign to promote tourism. Here, King Rama V spent his own…
