Chan Palace
Chan Palace (Thai: พระราชวังจันทน์) located next to Somdet Phra Naresuan the Great Army Camp, 3rd Army Division, Wang Chan Road, Nai Mueang Sub-district, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province of Thailand, is the location of the King Naresuan the Great shrine. In the past, it was also the location of Phitsanulok Pittayakhom School. Currently, the Fine Arts Department has completed the restoration of the Chan Palace Phase 1.
| Chan Palace | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Town or city | Phitsanulok |
| Country | Thailand |
| Known for | Place of birth and original residence of King Naresuan the Great |
History
Maha Thammaracha I (Lithai) is the son of Loe Thai, the 4th king of the royal dynasty. 1347 - 1361 he ascended the throne. Is the 6th king of the Pha Ruang dynasty. Phra Maha Thammaracha I ascended the throne of Sukhothai in Phitsanulok. And reigning Phitsanulok between 1362 - 1369 For 7 years, he built the Chan Palace on a mound on the west side of the Nan River and is presumed to have been the residence of the Thai King since the Sukhothai period to Ayutthaya.
When King Borommatrailokanat, the King of Ayutthaya, moved the capital to Phitsanulok in 1463. His Highness used the palace as a residence throughout believed that there were additional constructions in his reign as well. From then, the Chan Palace was often the residence of the Great Viceroy of Ayutthaya in the later periods until the reign of King Mahathammaracha, allowing King Naresuan to reside there, then did not appear to have infection. Which royal family went to stay at Chan Palace again.
Discovery
After Chan Palace was deserted and no one was interested until evidence appeared in the archives. The distance to Phitsanulok of His Royal Highness Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong inspected Phitsanulok city government in 2444 B.E., please allow Khun Son Thepban (ขุนศรเทพบาล) explore the province, build the Chan palace layout.
Later, His Majesty King Chulalongkorn sacrificed the gods on October 17, 2444 B.E.,with the remains of a palace made of bricks above the ground, 2-3 cubits, with a fragment like a throne in the Narai Ratchaniwet in Lop Buri Province. Later ruined a forest in the war.
Registration as a historic site
In 1932, Phitsanulok Pittayakhom School moved from the area of Wat Nang Phaya to the area of Chan Palace. Therefore, the area of building construction was adjusted respectively.
In 1992, the school will construct a 4-story school building on the basketball court near the Bodhi tree. While construction workers digging holes for foundations, found the old brick remains, the Fine Arts Department has registered as a historic site. On 26 November 1993, with an area of 128 rai, 2 ngan, 50 square wah, according to the letter of the Ministry of Education, 07/4954 for the Fine Arts Department to renovate the Chan Palace as a historical monument. The school has to find a new place. In order to prepare for the third school transfer, to move to a new location.
Moving Phitsanulok Phitthayakhom School
2005 All Phitsanulok Pittayakhom School moved from Chan Palace to Kaeng Yai Area until completion. Began to demolish all the school buildings in the Chan Palace area. And improve the landscape for the restoration of the Chan Palace.
References
- follow the footsteps of the southern Thai monarchs in the city of Phitsanulok ISBN 9747859629