Devavesm Palace

Devavesm Palace (Thai: วังเทวะเวสม์ RTGS: Wang Thewawet [tʰeː.wá.wêːt]) is a former royal residence in Thailand located on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya river near the counterpart Bang Khun Phrom Palace.

The palace was built by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) for his uncle, Prince Devawongse Varoprakar who is recognized as the father of foreign affairs in Thailand, as his residence in old age.

Standing stylishly in its neoclassical splendour incorporating Greek and Roman architecture to ornament its appearance, Tamnak Yai, the main mansion's design and construction was under the supervision of Edward Healey, a British architect.

[1] Meanwhile, E.G. Gollo, the Italian architect who also supervised the construction of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, saw to the completion of the other seven buildings in the palace complex.

[2][3] Additionally, Tamnak Yai was recognized with an Honourable Mention in the 2005 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.