SW visits a historical site
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos by Pichaya Svasti
and courtesy of Bangkok Post
Located in Phetchaburi, Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park was once used as a summer palace residence by King Rama IV. Built in 1859, the palace complex is divided into three zones built on three mountain peaks.
For Freeze Frame this week, SW explores this historical palace.
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The Wechayan Wichien Prasat pavilion is decorated with stucco mouldings. Inside the pavilion is a statue of King Rama IV. |
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The Phetphum Phairot pavilion is the main hall of the palace, where King Rama IV held audience. |
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This Glass Dome was where King Rama IV observed stars and constellations. |
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On the right of Sala Dan Na pavilion stands a khon traditional performance stage. |
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King Rama IV’s bedroom is located inside the Pramot Mahaisawan pavilion, the upper floor of which boasts three rooms, including a dressing room and a bedroom. |
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is open daily for visitors. For more information, call 032 401 006.
EXERCISE
Match each of the following words used in Freeze Frame with the correct definitions from the choices given.
| …… 1. residence | a. a formal meeting with an important person |
| …… 2. statue | b. to exist in a particular place |
| …… 3. located | c. a figure of a person or an animal in stone, metal, etc. |
| …… 4. audience | d. a house, especially a large or impressive one |
Vocabulary
- peak (n): the pointed top of a mountain
stucco (n): a type of plaster that is used for covering ceilings and the outside walls of buildings
moulding (n): a decorative strip of plastic, stone, wood, etc. around the top edge of a wall, on a door, etc.
constellation (n): a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky and has a name
