Chitralada Royal Villa

Chitralada Royal Villa (Thai: พระตำหนักจิตรลดารโหฐาน; RTGS: Chit Lada Raho-than) is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the longest-serving monarch of Thailand and Queen Sirikit. He moved there after the death of his older brother, King Rama VIII in the Grand Palace. The palace grounds, which are surrounded by a moat and guarded by the royal guards, also contain the Chitralada School, initially established for the children of the royal family and palace staff. Chitralada Royal Villa has a Chitralada railway station which served for the royal family who lived in the villa. Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti was a pupil in the Chitralada School, the school is considered the most exclusive in Thailand.

Queen Mother Sirikit resided in the palace until her death in October 2025.

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Chitralada Royal Villa ranks #760 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #3 of the 14 mapped in Thailand. Founded 1913 — one of 177 atlas entries founded in the 20th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 9,474 times in the last 60 days, more than 92% of the atlas. 9 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Bangkok, 2 km away. See how Thailand compares in the castle statistics.

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