About Rajabhakti Park
Rajabhakti Park is a large historical memorial park located in Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. Built by the Royal Thai Army and opened in 2015, it honors seven great kings of Thailand with 13.9-meter-tall bronze statues set on a vast parade ground. The park includes a history exhibition hall and landscaped grounds, serving as an educational site dedicated to Thai history and royal heritage near the Gulf of Thailand coast.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast open parade ground dominated by seven 13.9-meter bronze statues of great Thai kings on elevated pedestals. The park has wide paved plazas, landscaped gardens, and a museum/exhibition building displaying historical information about the kings and their eras. The setting is open and sunny with mountain views in the background. Visitors can walk around the statues, view informational displays, take photographs, and explore the exhibition hall.
Key highlights
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Seven 13.9-meter-tall bronze statues of great kings of Thailand
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Large ceremonial parade ground of approximately 222 rai
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Rajabhakti Park Museum and historical exhibition hall
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Landscaped gardens and open plaza with mountain backdrop
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Educational displays on Thai history and the seven kings
History of Rajabhakti Park
Constructed by the Royal Thai Army and inaugurated on 26 September 2015, Rajabhakti Park was created to honor seven great kings of Siam/Thailand: King Ramkhamhaeng, King Naresuan, King Narai, King Taksin, King Rama I, King Mongkut (Rama IV), and King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Each bronze statue is 13.9 meters tall and commemorates the contributions of these monarchs to Thai history.
Culture & Context
The park serves as a memorial and educational site dedicated to Thai history and the legacy of revered monarchs. It is used for ceremonial events, educational visits, and as a place for visitors to learn about the historical periods associated with the seven kings.
Route
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