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The palace was named Wang Klai Kang Won ('Far from Worries'). It is now the full-time residence of His Majesty the King of Thailand. His Royal Highness Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit was the first member of the royal family to build a group of palaces at Ban Laem Hin, called Sukaves, and he give the name Hua Hin to the beach next to his palace.

Klai Kangwon Palace, Prachuap Khiri Khan provides a spectacular view of the sea. This palace was built under the order of King Rama VII and now it is used as the permanent residence of the King. The palace was built in 1926 just after King Rama VII was crowned and this was specially constructed by the king for Queen Rambai Barni. Now it serves as the residence of His Majesty King Bhumipol and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit when they are in Prachuab Kiri Khan or other neighboring provinces.

King Prajadhipok, RamaVII graciously builted in 1927 beside Hua Hin Beach Klai Kangwon Palace served as an alternative summer palace for His Majesty and Queen Rampai Phanee.

The building was built in Spanish-style-architecture with a faรงade overlooking the sea. Designed with a European architectural feel, the original name was "Suan Klai Kang Won" and "Phra Tamnak Piamsuk", meaning "The Garden Far From Worries" and "The Royal Residence Full of Happiness".

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Besides the royal residence and beautifully manicured omamental gardens full of kinds of plants and objects d'art from Java, one must also be sure to see the beautiful collection of shells in the shell museum.

This palace involved in historic event during the time of change of the country's regime in 1932. While the King Rama VII was staying in Klai Kangwon Palace, the People's Party, which was demanding that the country's government be changed from absolute monarchy to democracy, sent three battle ships to the palace to deliver the message from the People's Party to the King. The King has accepted the demand and returned to Bangkok. The King Rama VII was then the last monarch under the absolute monarchy, an then onwards Thailand is under the constitutional monarchy.

Palace is still used as a summer palace by the present monarch King Bhumipol Aduldej and Queen Sirikitt. On April 29,1950, the couple came to Klai Kangwon Palace for a 5-day honeymoon. The palace was to become the King's head office, where he would initiate countless projects.

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His Majesty King Bhumibol (Rama IX) has graciously commanded to expand the area of the palace. He ordered to build a mansion for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and other buildings in the same style as the original seventh reign buildings so as to preserve harmony among the buildings of the palace. Also, the accommodation has been built for
their entourage.
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Klai Kangwon Palace,Prachuap Khiri Khan opens daily from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.You have to get a permit from the Royal Household Office to visit this palace.