Famous Thai architects worked on the creation of the palace. The complex has a dozen buildings, a huge garden, a park with sculptures, conference rooms, a pond and a magnificent view of the Gulf of Thailand. The owner’s ancestors came from China, so the design combines European eclecticism and Asian feng shui.
The main building was built in the Baroque style. The color combination of blue and pink is generously flavored with gold. Panya Chotitavan considers blue a symbol of water and the beginning of life, pink – a symbol of love, unity and prosperity. The interiors of the six-story building are painted with paintings, in some rooms, there are statues of Chinese gods. At the entrance to the palace, everyone is treated to traditional rice milk.
The standard admission ticket includes admission to the park and all buildings. First, go to the roof of the palace, where a large collection of statues is collected. The elevator is lavishly decorated with gold according to all the traditions.
A picturesque view of the entire territory opens from the roof of the palace. Don’t miss the two dragon lion statues imported from China. According to legend, you need to put a donation and make a wish, then it will definitely come true. On the terrace, there is a golden statue of Buddha, adjacent to the figures of Christian angels.
The main attraction on the terrace is a hall with a statue of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. It is made of real gold and precious stones. Most Asian visitors donate money and make wishes. The hall is decorated with carved figures of dragons, and the ceiling is painted in the best traditions of the Hermitage.
The interiors of the other floors of the palace are also unusual. You can walk in any open area. There are locks on the doors of some halls, the entrance is limited. In terms of splendour and luxury, the interiors of the palace are similar to the royal estates in Russia. Of course, it does not reach Peterhof, but the direction is correct.
Ancient Greek art meets European classicism, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Weighty crystal chandeliers, baroque splendor, stucco, copies of paintings by world masters, portraits of Thai kings, fountains with cherubs, carpets, knight armor and even a statue of Merlin Monroe – everything is here. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a golden toilet in the closet somewhere. On the ground floor, you will see a very beautiful mother-of-pearl floor mosaic.