The absolutely stunning Vimanmek Palace in Bangkok is the largest Golden Teak Mansion in the world and not a single nail was used to build it in 1901. It’s parts were transported piece by piece and reconstructed on site.
The celebration for the completion of the 72 room Vimanmek Palace was held on March 27, 1901. It was used as a royal palace by King Rama V for five years until the completion of Amphorn Satharn Villa in 1906.
The Vimanmek PalaceIn 1982 Queen Sirikit asked permission of King Rama IX to renovate Vimanmek Palace for use as a museum to commemorate King Rama V by displaying his photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and to serve as a showcase of the Thai national heritage.
The interior of the mansion contains various personal effects of the king and a treasure-trove of early Ratanakosin and European art. The palace is now a tourist attraction and many of the gifts and treasures that King Chulalongkorn collected on his European trip are now displayed in the museum.