Sanam Chandra Palace

Before ascending the throne, the then Crown prince Vajiravudh came to this city to pay homage to Phra Pathommachedi.

He then had Luang Phitak Manop (Noi Silapi, later Phraya Visukam Prasit) designed and supervised the construction of the palace.

However, after reign of Vajiravudh the palace has been closed and transformed to Nakhon Pathom's administrative area.

[2] In 1981 Department of Fine Arts registered Sanam Chandra Palace as historical site.

On December 1 st, 2003, the Committee for the Renovation of Sanam Chandra Palace chaired by Prince.

Bejaratana Rajasuda, Vajiravudh's daughter, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, Nakhon Pathom Governor and Silpakorn University returned the palace including its satellite buildings to Bureau of the Royal Household following the wishes of Bejaratana Rajasuda.

[3] The first hall to be built in this palace, the Bhimarn Prathom Residence (Thai: พิมานปฐม; RTGS: Phiman Pathom) is a brick-and-cement building in western style, which was adapted to suit the tropical climate.

The ventilation panes and railings around the upper floor of the building are in traditional elaborate Thai carving patterns.

The Samakkeemukkamartaya Hall (Thai: สามัคคีมุขมาตย์; RTGS: Samakkhi Mukkha Mat) The Charliemongkolasana Residence is located in Sanamchandra Palace, Nakhonpathom.