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Mrigadayavan Palace

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Mrigadayavan Palace in Thailand
Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Mrigadayavan Palace (Thai: พระราชนิเวศน์มฤคทายวัน, RTGS: phra ratcha niwet maruekkhathayawan) is a former residence of King Vajiravudh, or Rama VI, who ruled Siam from 1910 to 1925. It is in Cha-am in Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. King Vajiravudh visited the palace twice during his reign. His first visit was during the summer of 1924 when he stayed for three months. His second visit lasted two months in the summer of 1925, after which he died. The palace is now a property of the Crown Property Bureau and is under the management of The Foundation of Mrigadayavan Palace under the patronage of Princess Bejaratana (FMP), the only daughter of Vajiravudh.

Text adapted from “Mrigadayavan Palace” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Mrigadayavan Palace ranks #5,081 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #10 of the 21 mapped in Thailand. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,136 times in the last 60 days, more than 71% of the atlas. See how Thailand compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mrigadayavan Palace?

Mrigadayavan Palace stands in Thailand, at 12.69778°, 99.96333°.

How famous is Mrigadayavan Palace?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,081 of 9,079 worldwide, and #10 in Thailand. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Mrigadayavan Palace?

Wichien Chodok Fort, about 100 km away.

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