Chandra Kasem Palace, Ayutthaya
A branch of the National Museum, the splendid Chandra Kasem (Chankasem) Palace in Ayuttaya was built in 1577 by King Maha Thamaraja (the 17th Ayutthaya monarch) for his son, who became King Naresuan. It was destroyed but later restored by King Mongkut, who stayed there whenever he visited Ayutthaya.
The palace has been renovated and on display inside are gold artifacts, jewelry, carvings, Buddha images, and domestic and religious objects from the 13th through 17th centuries.
Quick Facts
| Location: | Northeast part of old city (see map). |
| Hours: | Wed-Sun 9am-noon and 1-4pm |
| Cost: | 30B (75¢) |
- Frommer's Thailand, 6th edition.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
More Information
- Historic City of Ayuttaya - UNESCO World Heritage
- Ayuttaya Tourism Guide - TripAdvisor
- Tri Amatayakul, The official guide to Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-in (Polyglott travel guide)
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- Derick Garnier, Ayutthaya.
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