Introduction:
Originally built during the reign of King Phra Baromatrai Lokanat, 8th king of the Ayuttaya Kingdom. Sanphet Prasat Palace, aka the "White Palace" served as the principal palace during the early Ayuttaya period.
Notable features:
Notable features included the sweep of the basement, the tapering pillars, the elaborate pinnacle ornaments, the pedimented door and window frames as well as overlapping roof slopes.Sanphet Prasat Palace hosted many important court and state ceremonies such as a reception hall to receive foreign dignitaries. King Baromakot completely renovated the palace during his reign.
Facts:
The palace was completely renovated in the reign of King Baromakot (1732-1758 A.D.). Unfortunately, when Ayutthaya fell to Burma in 1767 A.D., the stately palace was burnt to the ground. Only its raised brick base ment remains today. Muang Boran has rebuilt the Sanphet Prasat Palace based on archaeological and historical evidence left by Thai and foreign historians.
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