Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Warophat Phiman (Excellent and shining heavenly adove)
Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman is a Neo-Classic style, one-storyed mansion built by King Chulalongkorn
in 1876 as his residence and throne hall. The audience chambers and anterooms are decorated with oil paintings depicting significant events in Thai history and scenes from
Thai literature. The series of historical painting was commissioned by King Chulalongkorn in 1888. The private apartments of this building, which are located in
the Inner Palace sections, are still used by Their Majesties whenever they reside at the Palace.
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