located at Pa Thon Road It is an example of a group of Thai houses in the central region. in the style of an ancient Thai householder's house Formerly, it was the residence of the muhathesapibarn, old city county, Khum Khun Phaen, located on Pa Thon Road. In the city of Ayutthaya near Wat Mongkhon Bophit, it was built to preserve the nobility's house in the past for future generations to study ancient architecture. That is, it is an example of a group of Thai houses in the central region. in the form of a Thai baron Originally, this house was the residence of the municipality of the old city, built by Major General Phra Chao Boromwongther Krom Khun Maruphong Siripat in 1894 on a floating island near the salt bridge, opposite the county office. In 1940, Mr. Pridi Banomyong, a senior statesman, moved this house to be built in the area of the old Metropolitan Prison of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. In addition, another Thai house was built in 1956 and the name of this Thai house was Khum Khun Phaen, which was believed that Khun Phaen had been imprisoned in this prison. The Thai house is located in the middle of the island on the south side of Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Facing Si Sanphet Road and Patong Road in Pratuchai Subdistrict with a pitched gable roof Steep up to help cool down. The guard consists of several houses, called "hoors", with a central tower in the middle as the chairman. Embracing with sitting tower or front tower is the small house in the front Next was the left tower in the north, the right tower in the south, and the great tower in the west. Each dormitory has a different function. If coming from Bangkok Entering the city of Ayutthaya, cross the King Naresuan Bridge and go straight until you reach the former city hall. will see three separate Then turn right and not far away, you will see Khun Phaen on your left hand side. Worth this Khun Phaen Open for visitors every day from 8.30-16.30 n. If anyone has come to visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya and fascinated by ancient civilizations Khum Khun Phaen is another place that helps to absorb the atmosphere of the ancient people. It is easier to imagine the lives of Thai people in the past. And this traditional Thai house style is going away from day to day. The beach is even more difficult.
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Khum Khun Phaen
Province: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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- Monday:08:30 - 16:30
- Tuesday:08:30 - 16:30
- Wednesday:08:30 - 16:30
- Thursday:08:30 - 16:30
- Friday:08:30 - 16:30
- Saturday:08:30 - 16:30
- Sunday:08:30 - 16:30