Waikun Thepayasathan Hall

    This Romanesque style structure is situated to the east of Phiman Chakri Hall. It was originally a two-storey building with a third storey added on later to accommodate another bedchamber for the King.

The King’s bedchamber on the third floor

of Waikun Thepayasathan

 

   Waikun Thepayasathan once housed the Bangkok Radio Broadcasting Station. It was inaugurated on February 25, 1931, when King Prajadhipok's Coronation anniversary was celebrated. His speed to members of the royal family, government officials and courtiers at Amarin Winichai Hall was sent by wire to the transmitter at the Phya Thai station to be broadcast to the public. The broadcasting station was in operation for only two years when a change of regime took place in 1932. It was then moved to Sala Daeng.

    There is a fine specimen of art nouveau fresco in the King's bedchamber. The ceiling is decorated with four cherubs floating in a circle in the sky playing music. The library, study, and dressing room are also decorated with frescos.