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Phra Thinang Uthayan Phumisathian (Garden of the Secured Land) Phra Thinang Uthayan Phumisathian was the favourite residence of King Chulalongkorn when he stayed at Bang Pa-In Palace, sometimes as ooften as three times a year. Built in 1877 of wood in the style of a two-storey Swiss chalet, the mansion was painted in two toned of green. Unfortunately, while undergoing a minor repairs it was accidentally burnt down in 1938. the new building which replaced it was constructed in 1996 at the expressed wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The water tank, disguised as a crenelated Neoo-Gothic tower, is only part of the original structure still in existence.

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