Ma Ruk Ha Thai Ya Wan Palace ҪȹĤѹ
This palace is a royal seaside resort. The construction materials were obtained from the demolished Hat
Cho Samran Palace by th royal command of king Vaijravudh in the year 1923. Located at Tambon Huai Nua ,
Amphoe Cha-Am KM.216, it is a litte bit beyond Cha-Am Beach (going from Bangkok). This palace is note for
three two - storeyed wooden pavilions facing the sea, and is referred to as "the palace of love and hope".
Series of halls are linked together throughout the palace. Residential halls of the royal consort members
are located on the right wing. The central group of halls which is the royal residence consist of royal sitting
and relaxing rooms, accommodations for close royal servants called Phisan Sakhon Hall, and the roading
room. In addition, Samoson Sewakamat Hall, a two-storey open pavilion, is used as a meeting place, and
sometimes as a theater. Two important dramas were shown on this stage in 1941 : "Phra Ruang" and "Wiwah
Phra Samut". Cho Phraya Ramrakhop ordered a statue of King Vajiravudh, as a royal dedication, to be
enshrined in the hall of Marukhathaiyawan Palace. An annual rite is conducted on November 25, the
aniversary of King Vajiravudh's death.
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