Sa Pathum Palace

A royal love story unfolded at Sa Pathum Palace. It began not within its walls, but with a king’s promise. King Chulalongkorn envisioned a residence for his son, Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, on Pathumwan Road. Years later, in 1914, during King Vajiravudh’s reign, the land was granted. Queen Savang Vadhana, the prince’s mother, oversaw the palace’s creation. The Italian architect Paolo Remidi designed the European-style palace. Bright colors adorned its exterior, a shield against the tropical heat. Sa Pathum Palace was completed in 1916. Prince Mahidol returned to Siam in 1928. He lived at Sa Pathum Palace with his wife, Princess Srinagarindra, and his mother. Sadly, his time there was short. He died at the palace in 1929. Sa Pathum Palace witnessed another royal union. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Sirikit Kitiyakara’s wedding took place here in 1950. Queen Savang Vadhana presided over the ceremony. She continued to live at Sa Pathum Palace until her death in 1955. The palace then became the residence of Princess Srinagarindra, the princess mother. After her passing in 1995, King Bhumibol bestowed Sa Pathum Palace upon Princess Sirindhorn, his sister. It became her official residence. Princess Sirindhorn honored her great-grandmother, Queen Savang Vadhana. She established the Queen Savang Vadhana Museum within the palace grounds. It opened in 2008 and offers a glimpse into royal history. Sa Pathum Palace remains a private royal residence. It stands as a testament to family ties, royal traditions, and the passage of time.