Attraction Details :
Originally a
government place and the home of the city lord, this palatial compound
is also called Wang Kao (or “old palace”). It consists of three
adjoining Thai houses, built in the time of Phraya Phatthalung (Noi
Chantharotchanawong) when he was the provincial governor. The palace
later became the property of Praphai Mutamara, the daughter of Luang Si
Worachat. A second section is called “The New Palace”, or “Wang Mai”,
andwas built in 1889 by Phraya Aphaiborirak Chakrawichit Phiphitphakdi
(Net Chantharotchanawong), the son of Phraya Phatthalung, then the
provincial governor. The Chantharotchanawong family later donated this
historic site to the government. The Fine Arts Department declared it a
national historic site in 1983.The palaces are located at Tambon Lam Pam, near Wat Wang. It is open daily from 9.00 am-4.00 pm. Admission is 50 baht per person.For more information, call 0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518, or 0 7424 3747.
