Description of the attraction
The Royal Villa was built as the summer residence of the late Princess Mother Somdej Phra Srinagarindra in the Doi Tung Nature Reserve in the famous Golden Triangle.
The Royal Villa is now a museum, reflecting the princess's work to improve the lives of the hill tribes of northern Thailand. The princess always fondly called the villa “her home in the mountains of northern Thailand”.
When planning the construction, the Royal Forestry Department offered the princess a donation of land for the summer residence, to which she refused. According to Somdej Phra Srinagarindra, she is equal in rights with all Thai citizens, and based on the law, she leased the land for 30 years.
For the first time, the princess settled in the Royal Villa on November 23, 1988, just 10 months after the start of construction. Here she worked on her projects about the forests of northern Thailand and improving the quality of life of the hill tribes.
The Royal Villa is beautifully finished in teak and pine. The simple interior design reflects the elegance and business-like character of Her Highness.
The upper floor of the building includes four sections: the princess's private chambers, the hall, the kitchen and the private chambers of Princess Galyani's daughter Vadkhan.
The highlight of the Royal Villa is the ceiling in the main hall, which features hand-carved wood carvings depicting the princess's favorite constellations. Also in the ceiling are illuminated structures designed by the Astronomical Society of Thailand.
