The doi Tung Roya l Villa was the first residence of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinakarindra,the Princess Mother,built under her supervision.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 Started on December 26,1987 with a traditional northern Thai ceremony(called “pok Sao Huen”)of planting the main house pillar.
The Royal Villa incorporates architectural elements from Switzerland,where Her Royal Highness lived for many years,and from northern Thaior Lanna culture.Her Royal Highness used the Royal Villa as a base to oversee work in the Doi Tung Development Project.
The Royal villa consists of 4 connected buildings(1)the personal residence of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother(2)a large reception hall,(3)the personal residence of than phuying (dame)Tasna Valaya Sorasongkrarn,granddaughter of H.R.H. the Princess Mother,and (4)the personal residence of H.R.H.Princess Galyani Vadhana,daughter of H.R.H. the Princess Motheer.