Doi Tung Royal Villa, built in the Lanna and Swiss architectural styles, was the residence of Her late Royal Highness Princess Srinakarindra, the Princess Mother. Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother and her daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, gave the architects a concept of simplicity and multi-functionality for the Royal Villa construction. The construction started on December 26, 1987 with a traditional northern Thai ceremony (called "Pok Sao Huen") of planting the main house pillar. The Princess Mother first took up residence at the Doi Tung Royal Villa on November 23, 1988.