Thread: Memory Lane (In my own language)

The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the demolition of the ‘all teak’ palace of the rulers of Chiengmai Kingdom. The land on which the palace was built was located on the banks of the Chao Praya River, Bangkok. It had been granted since the reign of King Rama IV (1851-1868). This was the place for the rulers of Chiengmai who came to pay respect and tribute to the kings of Siam.

The last of Chiengmai royalty who resided in this palace was Dara Rasami (1873-1933), one of King Rama V’s Queen Consorts.

The demolition began after the Princess moved back to Chiengmai after her husband, King Rama V, died in 1910. The right of the land was returned to the government’s.

Now, the land is a part of Siriraj Hospital.