In 1910, people in Phetchaburi donated 2,700 baht to build a statue of King Rama V to commemorate the palace Ram Palace (Wang Ban Puen Palace), but was not used.

King Rama V died on October 23, 1910.

Phyathai Srisawat was governor of Phetchaburi at that time.

He asked to use the donation to build a provincial women's school.

Named Benchamatheputhit School, the first teaching session was held on 1 August 1917.