Phra Ram Ratchaniwet

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet, commonly known as Ban Puen Palace, is a former royal summer palace in Ban Puen Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. Commissioned by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and designed by German architect Karl Siegfried Döhring, it was built between 1910 and 1916 in German Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) style. Located on the Phetchaburi River, it is noted for its European-influenced architecture, tiled roofs and preserved interiors and now operates as a museum.

Visitors can expect a two-storey European-style palace set on the banks of the Phetchaburi River surrounded by open lawns and mature trees. The exterior features Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) design with steep tiled roofs, tall windows and balconies. Inside, visitors can explore preserved halls, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms with original Art Nouveau tiles and furnishings, a grand staircase and exhibition displays about King Rama VI. The site is managed as a museum and is relatively quiet compared to larger palaces.

Commissioned by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) as a rainy-season retreat and alternative to the seaside palace at Cha-am. Designed by German architect Karl Siegfried Döhring and constructed between 1910 and 1916. It reflects the King's interest in European architecture and was used as a royal residence during his reign. Later used by the military and now preserved as a historic palace museum under the care of the Royal Thai Army.

An important example of early 20th-century European Jugendstil/Art Nouveau architecture in Thailand, illustrating cultural exchange between Siam and Europe during the reign of King Rama VI. The palace demonstrates adaptation of European design to a Thai riverside setting and is valued for its artistic tilework, interior decoration and preservation of royal heritage in Phetchaburi Province.