Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come for the architecture, not the furniture. Almost all the rooms of this palace, built in 1915 for King Rama V by a German architect, are empty. Only the dining room on the ground floor and the study on the upper floor offer a glimpse into how people once lived here. Some find this disappointing. I, however, believe the building itself is the real charm: German lines both inside and out, Art Deco details, and a double spiral staircase leading to an upper hall that truly captivates you. The cherubs on the staircase have a slightly eerie quality, which only adds to the allure.

Visitors can tour the King and Queen's bedrooms, the Prince and Princess's apartments, the bathrooms, and the royal office. Signs explain the function of each room. Considering the property served as a barracks for many years and later as a school, the restoration has been remarkably successful. The grounds are now surrounded by stark concrete blocks, so don't expect an idyllic landscape.