Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion — Attraction in Bang Pa-in Subdistrict Municipality

This definitely the most iconic architecture in this Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. Located in the middle of the lake, making it very photogenic. Aisawan Thiphya-Art Pavilion means "Devine Seat of Personal Freedom", apparently it has only been used once since being built by King Rama V in 1876 as a replica of Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Prasat in the Grand Palace. There's a statue of King Rama V in the middle of the pavilion.

It is hard to believe that there's so little info available about this pavilion, despite being a popular attraction. Legend has it that King Rama V kept his favourite daughter body here after her untimely passing. This probably explains why it is blocked for visitors...

Definitely the most beautiful and picturesque building in the complex. This pavilion is in the middle of a pond. Princess Srivilailaksana’s body, who died in 1904, laid in state within Aisawan Dhiphya-Asana Pavilion. The Aisawan Thiphya-Art Sala is also called “The divine seat of personal freedom”. It is an elegant traditional Thai-style pavilion. The pavilion was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and now it contains a statue of the King in the uniform of a Field Marshal. This Royal Sala is a copy of the Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Pavilion in the Grand Palace in Bangkok, which was built by...

Exquisite pavilion built in the middle of the lake/pond in unmistakable Siamese architectural style. Tranquil and serene, easily the most beautiful building in the palace grounds. Considered to be a copy of the Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Pavilion in the Grand...