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Phitsanulok Mansion
บ้านพิษณุโลก · Si Yaek Mahanak
official residence of the prime minister of Thailand
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Phitsanulok Mansion2:18
We stand before 'Baan Phitsanulok,' a stately residence that serves as the official, albeit rarely occupied, home of the Prime Minister of Thailand. Located in the prestigious Dusit district of Bangkok, this mansion is a prime…
Listen in the app2Manfredi’s Vision: The Italian Hand in Siamese Power2:24
To understand Phitsanulok Mansion, one must understand the man who designed it. Ercole Manfredi was part of a significant group of Italian architects and artists who were invited to the Siamese court during the reigns of Kings…
Listen in the app3The Green Ghost and the Gilded Cage: Local Legends2:12
No discussion of Phitsanulok Mansion is complete without acknowledging the supernatural aura that surrounds it. As we walk along the southern perimeter, looking toward the shaded gardens, it is easy to see why this place has…
Listen in the app4Phrom Phinit Stream: The Ecological Heart of the Estate2:12
Behind the grand facade of the mansion lies a more serene and natural element: the Phrom Phinit Stream and its surrounding gardens. This area of the estate represents the 'green heart' of the Dusit district. …
Listen in the app5The Diplomatic Stage: Phitsanulok’s Role in Governance2:11
While the Prime Ministers may not sleep here, the Phitsanulok Mansion remains a vital hub for diplomatic activity and governance. The interior, though largely private, is composed of grand reception halls, formal dining rooms,…
Listen in the app6A Northern Legacy in the Heart of Bangkok: The Naming2:10
The name 'Phitsanulok' for a mansion in Bangkok is a deliberate choice that links the modern capital to one of the most storied cities in the North. Phitsanulok Province was the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great and served as…
Listen in the app7The Dusit Context: Architecture of the Royal Precinct2:07
Finally, we must consider Phitsanulok Mansion within the broader context of the Dusit district. This is the royal and administrative heart of Bangkok, created by King Rama V to be a modern contrast to the crowded, traditional…
Listen in the app8Phitsanulok Mansion1:37
We conclude our exploration of Phitsanulok Mansion with a sense of its profound enigma. It is a place of undeniable beauty and prestige that remains strangely apart from the daily lives of the people it was built to serve. …
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What is Phitsanulok Mansion?
Phitsanulok Mansion is a place in Si Yaek Mahanak with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Si Yaek Mahanak |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.7585, 100.5181 |
| Last updated |
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