The unique of Hua Hin Railway Station
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The unique thing of this train station is the tabernacle of Phra Mongkutklao. It is a Chaturamuk tabernacle built during the reign of King Mongkut. Formerly known as Sanam Chan tabernacle Located in Sanam Chan Palace Nakhon Pathom Province This tabernacle is intended for His Majesty King Mongkut. See the most classic and beautiful train station in Thailand. This red cream architecture was built in Prof. 1926 by Her Royal Highness Krom Phra Kamphaeng Phet Akkarayothin When he was the commander of the Railway of Krung Siam at that time This building was influenced by Victoria architecture. There is a beautiful pattern to decorate the support pillars. Later in the year Prof. In 1968, Colonel Saeng Chulajarit was the governor of the railway. Sanam Chan Tabernacle was built, a Chaturamuk tabernacle built during the reign of King Rama VI, which was originally located in Sanam Chan Palace. Nakhon Pathom Province to be used as a place to board and landing of His Majesty the King’s train. This construction was purely Thai craftsmanship. When completed, the opening ceremony of the tabernacle, which was renamed “Phra Mongkutklao’s tabernacle” on April 6, B.E. Prof. 1974 by Her Royal Highness Princess Petrattana Ratsuda Sorisopaphanawadee presided over the opening ceremony. In addition, Hua Hin Railway Station is also a place to store ancient steam locomotives. The train has ordered from England. This locomotive used to run in Thailand before World War 2. There is also a chic coffee shop along the railway. Suitable for chilling and take chic photos.
From Petchkasem Road towards the municipal intersection Then turn into Soi Hua Hin 76 (Damnoen Kasem Road) straight to the end, found Hua Hin train station.
Interesting facts about Hua Hin Railway Station:
Landmark: There is a pavilion of King Mongkut’s Crown located there, which was used as a platform for King Mongkut to board and disembark from trains.
Architecture: The half-brick, half-wood building is influenced by Victorian architecture, with beautiful decorative patterns adorning the supporting pillars.
History: The first building was built in the year P. Professor 2454 Later in the year P. Professor 2469 has been renovated and used until now.
Other interesting things: There is a model steam locomotive from England that was used to run before World War II on display.
Currently, the original Hua Hin railway station remains a significant tourist attraction and is located near the new, spacious, and modern Hua Hin railway station.
