A Riverside Royal Residence In Bangkok Chakrabongse Villas

On the banks of the river of Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok, Chakrabongse Villas provides an oasis of calm and a welcome respite from the over-powering city life of Thailand’s capital.

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Approached from the river, the Villa has it’s own floating dock, leading into a spectacular garden with tall palms, colourful flowers and a swimming pool.

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In the middle of the gardens lies the former residence of Prince Chakrabongse, son of King Rama V. Now over 100 years old, it belongs to his granddaughter Narisa.

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At the other end of the gardens are Thai-style cottages with several spacious private suites. These are furnished with a comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom, an office and and a reading/sitting room.

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If you prefer to see the sites rather than stay in your room, the Villas are ideally located right next to many of the famous temples such as What Pho and just across from Wat Arun, the temple of dawn.

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In the evening, Chakrabongse Villas provide excellent food with the Royal Family’s own special recipes available.

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With a spectacular night time view, there is no better place in Bangkok for an evening meal.

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Chakrabongse Villas

Maharaj Road, Tatien

Bangkok, Thailand

Official Website

Written by Jonathan Baillie Strong

Jonathan is a multilingual entrepreneur and media producer. He likes to share his experiences and adventures.

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