Mrigadayavan Palace

Went there today, Sunday. I believe it's only open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. There is a two tier pricing structure and I thoroughly recommend paying that little extra (316 baht) which allows you access to the upper floor of the Palace of King Rama VI and gardens. It's definitely worth it. The 90 baht ticket allows you access to the gardens and the lower floor. Remember to dress respectfully although with a small donation they will provide sarongs to cover your knees. There is a lot to see on the upper level and we spent roughly an hour looking at all the rooms. Overall we spent nearly three hours looking all round the area of the Palace. There is also a quite elegant tea room which is worth a visit. We had some wonderful tea and nibbles for 700 baht. The restrooms are very clean although strangely the one my wife and I entered had no paper at all. Just a point to ponder for those of us from Western culture. I consider it a must see and a Grab taxi from the Hua Hin area is only about 250 baht. It's a excellent relaxing way to while away a few hours. Beach, garden and Palace.

Wonderful place, I was trying to imagine what it would have been like for King Rama VI living in this beautiful residence in the 1920's, albeit that he only actually stayed here twice during his reign. I love the way that all sixteen of the teak palace buildings are elevated on concrete pillars and all linked together by a series of elevated walkways. There are some information boards (Thai & English) giving information about the different buildings. I loved the Kings North Beach Bathing Pavilion. When the King swam in the sea, 30 to 40 attendants would accompany him to watch out for and protect him from jellyfish. The grounds are free to visit if you're over 60 yo, otherwise just 90 Baht. If you want to visit the palace rooms, then entry fee is 316 Baht wich includes a refreshing herbal/fruit drink at the Caffè near the entrance.

Mrigadayavan Palace was a former residence of King Vajiravudh, or Rama VI, who ruled Siam from 1910 to 1925. It is in Cha-am in Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. It’s a beautiful place to spend the afternoon walking the grounds and sitting on the beach relaxing with the sea breeze. The palace is having some renovations being done. It’s 90 baht to enter to walk the grounds, free for seniors (60 and over) and around 300 baht if you want to going into the palace. The entrance fee is to help with renovations and to help with taking care of the grounds. It’s completely worth the money to come see this part of Thai history and help preserve it!