Phra Nakhon Khiri, Phetchaburi, Thailand

 Phra Nakhon Khiri  is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand, located on a hill overlooking the city. The name Phra Nakhon Khiri means Holy City Hill, but locals know it better as Khao Wang, meaning hill with palace.

The park consists of three building groups, located on the three peaks of the 92m high hill. On the western peak is the actual palace with adjoining structures. The middle or central peak is a big chedi named Phra That Chom Phet. The eastern peak houses the Wat Phra Kaeo, the royal temple, built in similar fashion to the Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. The whole complex was built as a summer palace by King Mongkut, with construction finished in 1860.

The site was registered as a historical park on August 27, 1979, with two of the palace buildings now housing a branch of the Thai National Museum.

The Royal Barge Chanting Ceremony, Bangkok, Thailand

When the Grand Royal Barge Procession departs Wasukri Pier, it will embark on a symbolic journey that glorifies His Majesty the King, exhibits the picturesque royal barges unseen anywhere in this world and celebrates the past and present glory of Thailand as a land of rich culture and tradition. 


The royal barges' journey along the Chao Phya River will end at Rama I Bridge, where the statue of King Rama I is situated. As King Yodfa or Rama I is the great-great-great grandfather of His Majesty, the Royal Barge Procession will complete a full cycle by honouring the founder of Bangkok. King Yodfa established Bangkok in 1782.