Wang Derm Palace

Wang Derm is the royal palace of King Taksin the Great. The palace was built to be the royal residence with a Throne Hall for governing. The Wichayen Fort was also renovated and renamed, WichaiPrasit Fort. Inside Wang Derm Palace is the Throne Hall, the most important place of the palace, which was divided into two segments. The first part is "Tong PraRong," the throne room, or "Winitchai" which is a Thai-style pavilion with a cement platform. The roof of the throne room segment is decorated with Cho Fah, Bai Raga, and Hang Hong and covered with earthenware tiles. The room is used to hold the council and royal ceremonies of Thonburi Kingdom.