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King Chulalongkorn Memorial Building

There is a Thai Pavilion standing among the Swedish birch in Utanede. It is one of a kind, the only Pavilion built to honour King Chulalongkorn outside Thailand. This building is without a doubt both one of the more remarkable and beautiful in Sweden

The story begins in 1897 when King Chulalongkorn was invited to Stockholm by King Oscar II. After a few days in the capital ofSwedenthe Swedish king suggested his guest to make a small trip to the northern part of Sweden, as well. So King Chulalongkorn followed his advice and came to travel past Utanede by horse and carriage. After that quick visit in Ragunda, people in the village named the small way after the King of Siam. As time went on, the reputation about that way had spread all over to Thailand and1992 aThai dance group visited Utanede. The idea of a MemorialBuilding, to honour the very important and popular King, was born there and then and after some year with hard work and cooperation between the two countries the Pavilion stood ready, 1998.

THE PAVILIONPARK

In the area around the Pavilion a park with exotic flowers, small teak pavilions, a pond with water lilies and a playground has grown up. Just walk around and relax or take part of activities such as thai market, culture and dance, thai massage or music performances.  Every summer the King´s arrival in Utanede is celebrated the 19´th of July.  There are often guests from Thailand, such as The Culture or Prime minister, visiting the Pavilion that special day.       

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