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Suan Bua Residential Hall
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Suan Bua Residential Hall located on the eastern sector of Dusit Garden was the former residence of Princess Saisavali Bhiromya, a favorite consort of King Chulalongkorn.
Skilled in the culinary arts, she was also responsible for supervising the preparation of the king's meals. In the reign of King Chulalongkorn, this two story white building was where the king's meals were prepared.
In 1999, the Royal Household Bureau refurbished this residential hall and converted it to a museum displaying Buddha statues, old photographs from the reign of King Chulalongkorn and paintings presented to King Bhumipol on state visits.
On the walls hang old faded photographs of Emperor Wilheme of Germany, King Baldwini of Belgium, Emperor Mary of Russia and Queen Maud of Norway, King Chulalongkorn in Egypt in 1897, the royal family's visit to Austria, priceless relics from the reign of King Chulalongkorn.
This royal residential hall has several rooms and niches where numerous Buddha statues are displayed. The inner room on the ground floor has a large collection of golden Buddha statues in glass cases. The room however is cordoned off and the statues can only be viewed from the outside. Over the arched entrance hang paintings of the nine Chakri kings.
Museum of Buddha statues
The rooms upstairs display more statues of Buddha, famous Buddhist monks, Chinese and Hindu deities. There must be at least 400 of such statues of various sizes in the Suan Bua Residential Hall. Unfortunately, visitors are limited to viewing from the corridor as the rooms are cordoned off.
Admission to the residential hall is included in the ticket to Vimanmek Mansion.
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