Chitralada Royal Villa

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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 resides in this palace.

History

The main building of the palace is a two-storey building, built in the reign of Rama VI. The palace was the residence of Rama VI. Chitralada School, was founded in 1958.

A dairy farm and factories were built as the King Bhumibol Adulyadej was interested in agriculture and agricultural industries. Research centers on agricultural products were also founded to provide training for farmers. "Chitralada" is used as the brandname for many products from the palace.^[1]

Visitors need to obtain a pass to enter.

References

^ Wattana, Thawat. "The Royal Chitralada Projects Initiated by H.M. King Bhumibol". Thaiways. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.

Royal residences in Thailand

Current

Royal palaces	Grand Palace Dusit Palace Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall Chitralada Royal Villa Vimanmek Mansion Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Bang Pa-In Palace
Palaces	Klai Kangwon Palace Bhubing Palace Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace Phu Phan Palace Sukhothai Palace Sa Pathum Palace Chakri Bongkot Palace Doi Tung Royal Villa Le Dix Palace Ruen Rudee Palace

Former

Royal palaces	Front Palace Rear Palace Saranrom Palace Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace Phaya Thai Palace Sanam Chandra Palace Phra Chuthathut Palace Phra Ram Ratchaniwet
Palaces	Dara Phirom Palace Devavesm Palace Windsor Palace Bang Khun Phrom Palace Buraphaphirom Palace Paruskavan Palace Varadis Palace Plai Nern Palace Mrigadayavan Palace Suan Pakkad Palace Vidyu Palace

Historical

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