PARUS-SAKKAWAN PALACE
King Rama V ordered the building of the palace near Dusit Garden Palace. The Chitralada Garden Mansion was intended for HRH Crown Prince Vajiravudhand the Parus-sakkawan Garden Mansion, literally "marian plum garden" was intended for F.M. HRH Prince Chakrabongse.
When HRH Crown Prince Vajiravudhcame to the throne as King Rama VI he took up residence at Dusit garden Palace. He exchanged Chitralada Garden Mansion for a plot of land near Wasukree pier w n FM. HRH Prince Chakrabongseand ordered the demolition of the wall separating the two palaces. The king then had a new wall built with the Royal insignia of FM. HRH Prince Chakrabongse, the chakra (or discus) and club, at the gate.
Today, the palace is in the care of the Office of Nat anal Police. The Police Museum once located in it has been moved to Police Cadet Academy at Samphan, Nakorn Prathom province.

Address:
323 Si Ayutthaya Road
Dusit District Bangkok 10300 '
Phone :(662) 280-3193
Bus:16 23 70 72 99
Air-con Bus: 505 509

Listed by Fine Arts Dept: 1989
Thai Architecture Awad:
1993

Parking:
Metropolitan Police Bureau

Nearby Attractions:
Amphorn Garden Amphornsathan Palace Anantasamakom Throne Hall
Chang-ton Museum Chitralada Palace
Dusit Zoo
Parliament House
People's Part Marker Plaque
Royal Thai Army Museum
Royal Thai Decorations Museum
Royal Turf Club
Statute of King Rama V VimanmekMansion Museum
Wat Benchamabophit